What a week

Friedrich Nietzsche is originally credited with the quote

"That which doesn't kill us only makes us stronger."

That quote has been continually on my mind this week as Jed and I have had to face the most difficult week of our married life (and possibly just life, married or not.) We have had to make some difficult decisions and face a trial that we simply did not want to face. But, "That which didn't kill us, only made us stronger!" This week I have had some time to reflect on my greatest blessings.

I am so grateful for the Priesthood. How blessed I am to have a wonderful father and an amazing husband who at any given moment were worthy and ready to bless me with the power from on High. I am grateful for the peace that came when these two amazing men in my life laid their hands on my head to bless me with an assurance of Heavenly Fathers love for our family, and that the atonement is for more than repentance, but also so that the Savior would know the best possible way to comfort us in times of need.

I am grateful for the eternal plan Heavenly Father has for families. I am grateful for the blessings of the temple that seal and bind my family for eternity.

I am grateful for a healthy body, and that it has been able to recover so quickly. I have always been healthy and this week I have been especially thankful for the fact that both Jed and I have good health.

I am grateful for tears, and I am also grateful for laughter. We have had a bit (that is an understatement for the tears portion) of both in our house this week. I feel like tears have been an outlet for both Jed and I, but I have also found humor (because I know of no other way to deal with difficult trials then to sometimes make light of them) to be a great blessing.

I am EXTREMELY grateful for extended family and for my friends. I am so blessed to have my incredible mother in my life. She has taken care of me the past few day just like she did when I got sick at age two, or eight, or fifteen and now even at twenty nine! I am grateful for my sisters near and far, and for ALL of Jed's family. I am grateful for the phone calls. I am grateful for the text messages. I am grateful for the facebook notes. I am grateful for the gifts that have shown up from my aunt and my Grandma. I feel so blessed to have so many people in my life that know how to show genuine love and support. Thank you so much, I needed you this week and you were there!

Most of all I am so grateful for that husband of mine. I have fallen in love with him all over again! I love that he has been so sensitive to all my needs. I love that he has cried with me. I love that he has been so worried that he puts on his concentration face and gets annoyed that I have brought out my humorous side. I am so grateful that he works so hard to keep our family functioning. He is so amazing, and Heavenly Father truly knew that I had to be patient so I could finally marry the man of my dreams. I love you with all my heart Jed!
Oh and Happy Valentines Day Sweetheart!