Thanksgiving has always been a holiday I looked forward to since I was young as I got to spend special time with family and of course eat delicious food and pumpkin pie. But this year there was something special added to this holiday. I have always reflected in things I am grateful for... but this Thanksgiving it's is extra special to me. All day I have spent feeling grateful for the amazing God we are so blessed to have above. If it wasn't for Him and His great love, this Thanksgiving wouldn't be what it was today.
I got to experience my two bundles of joy .. Easton all excited for turkey day and Asher full of the cutest coos and smiles. I spent all day today feeling blessed. My eyes took in every moment of Asher smiling, laughing, napping peacefully, and content.. and yes the moments of his cries. Looking at him made me reflect on God's beautiful grace. At one moment my world felt turned upside down... but I didn't lose hope. I knew God and my brother were with me... and I chose faith and prayer... two beautiful gifts from God. Again there were rocky moments... but I just held onto my Rosary tighter in prayer... another beautiful gift from God. Before I knew it.. Asher was progressing and the words home were heard. Hearing the word "home" was an indescribable feeling I will never forget. One I will forever praise our amazing God for.
Sent home on oxygen was a little scary at first, but I reminded myself God was with Asher. Through faith , prayer warrior prayers, and the beautiful works of God, Asher was blessed off of it a couple weeks later. Now he has quadrupled his birth weight and is happy and cozy at home.
God writes each of us beautiful stories. Sometimes the stories begin rough and scary... but it is only Him leading us to His light and seeing how His miracles surround us. If it wasn't for rocky moments, how would our faith grow stronger? How would we inspire others to stay strong? Without stormy times, would we be as grateful as we are? The most beautiful blessings shine out of the most uncertain situations. God's miraculous gift of Asher and other preemies just like him is proof.
So this Thanksgiving, I pray you cherish each moment with those you love. I pray you enjoy delicious food. And most importantly I pray you send praise to our Merciful God above for all the tiny and even big miracles in your life ... and even those stormy moments that He blesses you with.. to show with Him... you are stronger than you know! Happy Thanksgiving!
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