With Thanksgiving and the Holidays coming up, I have been thinking alot about the blessings that I have overcome in my life. I am overwhelmed with the wonderful blessings that Heavenly Father has given me. When I hear things on the news or with things happening to people around me. I can't help but think of the overwhelming gratitude I have of my life. I can't think of anyone better to share my life with more than my husband and my children. Everytime I look at them, I always wonder "how did I get so lucky?" Everyone has trials in their life and we all take them differently and we all come out of it differently. And the trials I have had to overcome have become great blessings to me. A blessing particular I think of around the holidays especially is my son that I placed lovingly into another families arms. I know that is a trial I had to bear because it got me to where I am now. Placing him was something that I knew I had to do and I know Heavenly Father wouldn't let me down or let me fail because I know that I have blessed someone else's life because I gave them something they couldn't every have on their own. I believe I am here for that purpose. Every once in a while I go back and read letters that were sent to me from my special family and I know how happy they are and how grateful they are for what I have done and it always makes me feel so good to know that I have helped someone in a very special and rare way. I don't know where I would be right now if it weren't for my son. He has blessed my life in so many different ways. I haven't talked alot about this mainly because no one really has asked me about it. And it feels good to talk about it. I feel it's been bottled up for so long that i'm hiding it. I don't want to hide it because it is a huge part of my life that I am forever holding into my heart. And through this experience I want to thank all of my family for the love and support through this hard time, they are so amazing and I know that I couldn't have made it without them. I felt I needed to share this to anyone who feels like listening. I am grateful for Eternal Familes.
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autumn- I love this post. I have always admired you sooo much for the decision you made with Tyrone. You are someone with so much strength. You are someone that I truly look up to for the trials you have had to face. You have a very strong spirit and it radiates. I know I have been very distant for a while. I am soo sorry and I want you to know that it has never had anything to do with you!! I hope you believe me after we had that talk. I am thankful to you for the friendship you give me. You have no idea how much it ment to me the other day when you called and we talked. The day we were trying to text (the day Lucy broke her leg) I was struggling. I was really feeling lost and you called right at the momment I needed it. You do always seem to do that with me. Thanks for your friendship. Excited to see you on Thanksgiving.
You are a remarkable woman. I can't think of a greater gift than giving a couple a chance to raise a child. I hope you always feel you can talk about Tyrone. It is a rare, hard, and special experience in your life. The things that you have learned through it can help all of us in our struggles. Love you!
Autumn -you are so amazing. I could never do what you did. You are strong. When I think of adoption I always think of you and your unselfishness. It's good to have the gospel in our lives to guide us through these tough times.
Autumn,
I want you to know I love you and I am proud of the way you have handled the trials in your life. I know that you will be blessed for what you have done, and coming from someone that longs and aches to have more children, I know Tyrone's family is grateful beyond words. I am honored to call you my sister.
You are amazing! Seriously, I just don't know if I could go through that and you've been so strong. He is adorable! Thanks for the post, sometimes we need to read others trials and realize that we're not the only one that has trials.
You are my hero. I remember so well the day Tyrone was born. Your arms outstretched with love then your letting go. Your unshelfishness, words gone unspoken, tears shared, heart aces, moments that will forever be etched in my mind. A grandson that will always hold a special place in my heart.
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