For my friends... an update.

Dear Friends,

I am sorry that I have neglected my blog.

When my anxiety creeps up on me I can barely function through the day let alone think about sharing all the details of my life.  If you have ever had a panic attack you know what I am talking about.

Satan thinks that he is gaining a victory over me...

but the reality is that these times actually draw me into a closer walk with Jesus.  

I spend more time in prayer, devotion, and Bible Study.

So today I am thankful for the little struggles... thankful they are not big struggles.

I am thankful for a husband who loves and supports me when I get manic.

I am thankful for the ladies of FLS book club who have become a support group to me.

I am thankful for my Bible.

I am thankful for my kids.  

Last night after book club I went up to go to bed and Sam's bible was sitting on my night stand with this note.  Josh and I read it together and he said "If I would have left that for you it would not have had the desired affect!"  (true statement!)  In recent weeks she has also left scripture verses for me in the mother/daughter journal that we keep.  I feel so lucky and blessed.

Tomorrow starts Spring Break and hopefully a glimpse of the sun.  A road trip that will likely include snow and for sure rain along the way... with hopefully a light at the end of the tunnel.

I really think that I might suffer from seasonal depression at this time of the year... the gray skies and continual rain are hard to take after those 2 days of 60 degrees and blue sky... it was like an evil tease.

I have pictures to share from Book Club which was at my house last night.

Prayer request for my nieces surgery one week from today at OHSU.  

Now... off to pack my family of 7.  

I really did miss blogging.  ;)