far too long

It has been far too long since i've blogged, or written down my thoughts. I think the current government shutdown and fact that my family has gone through more trials in the last week then we have in any given month has given me a very good reason to blog my thoughts and feelings and count my blessings. Since Tuesday, October 1st my husband has been furloughed and at home with no pay because of the government shutdown. Today we found out they are calling him back into work as well as the employees in his office. He is having to go to work and still not getting paid but because he is working he doesnt qualify for unemployment. ugh! Unfortunatly when it rains it pours, there have been a number of things going on and bad news that i am not at liberty to talk about. I am not good at dealing with stress and anxiety. My husband so lovingly pointed out we have several blessings and 2 of them are sleeping and that is the blessing. that they are asleep. and to think we want a third blessing to add to the crazy-ness that is our lives. I have been blessed in so many ways especially in the last 5 years i couldnt ask for a better husband and family. I couldn't be happier with the timing of new family coming into my life and for their loving me with all my crazy issues. I couldn't be more blessed that my husband does have a job (kinda) The gospel in my life has changed it in so many ways. I am glad to be a member of the church of jesus christ of latter day saints. I am blessed to have a best friend that is going out of town with my this weekend and loves me no matter what and is always there for me. I am blessed to have several friends that are always there for me. I could go on but thats enough to humble me and make me ready for whatever comes my way.