Who says Blended Families Can't Work?

A little over a month ago I stepped into my "Big Girl Shoes". It's crazy looking at life from the perspective I am now in.( I had respect for my step-dad before but now it is on another level!) In just that little time my whole life has changed. I no longer worry about just me, my first concern is my husband and my new daughter and their well being (oh and our little Candy too). Of course there are some highlights and some low lights as there is in all families. I will go ahead and start with the low lights...

I feel like our family is so busy I cannot wait for life to slow down a little bit. Though I do not see that happening considering the holidays are quickly approaching. But every week there is something, a practice, a meeting of some sort, or trying to fit fellowship in with friends along with family time as well. I am a great multi-tasker but trying to fit everything and everyone into our schedule has become an interesting thing to accomplish! My hubby has been great through it all. Poor guy he is used to things being a certain way and well lately it hasn’t been able to be achieved. He too is making a huge adjustment. Living with another woman in the house can't be easy. In this new chapter there are many highlights as well...

I love enjoying the moments at the end of the day when I get to see my husband. It is well worth the busyness of the day. Getting to see him every night is more than I could have asked for but knowing I am going to wake up next to him in the morning is even better. As much as I look forward to our alone time I get anxious about Wednesdays when we are blessed with Grace's presence. It's so nice to spend family time together. Seeing Grace's smiling face when I come home makes everything feel complete. She is so funny, even when she isn't trying to be. It's great to see her growing into a beautiful girl of God. She has started praying at every meal and we all get on our knees before bed to pray. It is so sweet who and what she remembers to pray for. Also, the way she looks at her daddy makes my heart smile. It's like she sees him as her hero or her knight and shining armor. I am glad we can share him :)

In all of this seeing God heal relationships around us has been extraordinary, especially relationships in my husband’s life. Relationships he cares greatly about, some he thought were lost forever. In fact God has done healing in one particular relationship. We were even invited to attend to celebrate their birthday with them over the weekend. Seeing him smile like he did when we were there is still captured in my head. God can heal all things if one just let's Him in. Praise Jesus!

I know there will be struggles in the future but I am handing everything over to God. Remember communication is the KEY to EVERY relationship. Be open, honest, and embrace what is said instead of shutting down. You will make it through if you put your trust in Him.

Until next time...