Praying...

My heart has felt heavy from time to time this past year but even more so this past week as I prayed for this family.  I attempted to write three different posts this week to express the emotions I felt, and continue to feel,  but the words seemed to jumble together and I would find myself weeping within seconds. 

Wendi and her cousin Jodi have done an amazing job capturing some of my favorite memories with our family.  They have done numerous photo shoots of our children, Jenny's wedding and engagement photos, many shoots of the cousins and even did a free shoot for a family in need at my school. 

I have been reading Wendi and Jack's blog every day for almost a year now and following their journey with Cash's health.  Every day has been spent with a tearful reading, a prayer and a reflection on my own life.  I am moved by the faith of this family.  Their devotion in deep and their love is like something you only read about.   While I have always thought that my own faith was strong, I have found myself praying and believing in ways I never knew before. 

The love a child brings into your life is like no other.  I have found myself thinking of this family all day, every day.  That aching feeling in my chest is a constant reminder to love my children all day long...through tantrums and screams...I find myself wanting to hold them, freeze time, praying and giving thanks to Him for all that He has given me.