This Christmas season has brought on a lot of mixed emotions for not only us, but our entire family. We celebrate the life of a Savior who came and both lived and died for us. We celebrate family. Friends. Blessings. The list goes on.
For us, we also celebrate the ability to be together for Christmas. One year ago, we never knew what was in store for us for the next 365 days. We didn't know we would be welcoming a chubby, bubbly, brunette haired baby girl into our lives. We had NO intentions of having the medical journey that God had laid out for us with Brad. Christmas comes with a bitter sweet taste this year. Aubrie has added so much more joy and happiness to our lives while Brads handicap has added a lot of stress, emotions, and hardship.
This year was full of wonderful times with friends and family but a lot of struggle and pain has been mixed into the batter as well. A lot of people have commended me for how amazing I've done this year, holding down the fort. I can't believe how many people have made comments about my strength and capabilities of keeping our lives on track.... yet I don't feel that accomplishment. Our lives have been hectic. They've been a mess. It's been stressful, emotional, tiring, and had just down right sucked. The last few months have been pure struggle. Every day. Between work, kids, everyday duties, and life in general, I'm just drained. I'm ready for a new year and some new beginnings.
So with that. I want to wish everyone a Meery Christmas! I hope everyone stayed safe today in the height winds and THUNDERSTORM we experienced today!
