5 years
Five years ago I was sitting, right now, in the Methodist Hospital Surgery Prep Waiting room with my husband.
Five years ago I had no idea what the future would bring — all I could hear were the words, “I am truly sorry, but your husband has cancer.”
Five years ago left felt so finite. Choking. I couldn’t see beyond the day.
Here I am five years later.
Look at the beauty and thanks that can be said for these five years.
I am thankful for:
remission
two cancer scares both turning out to be benign
two new amazing sons – Elijah and Samuel – who the doctors told us would never be
the most supportive and loving family ever – thank you to our parents – thank you
our beautiful family – Hannah, Chloe, Grace, Brennan, Caleb, Elijah and Samuel. We are stronger now.
our church family
great friends
five vacations to the lake — we are blessed
the ability to mourn, to speak about trials.
sunrises and sunsets
blogging friends
faithfulness
our home
excellent neighbors — who are now friends
five Christmases
five birthdays
ballet opportunities for my girls (and, yes, they did great)
healing for my heart
laughter
blackberries
green grass in the summer and snow in the winter
dinners around the table
coffee
trips to Duluth
family game nights
much more than I could ever list.
a faithful and healthy husband.
God has blessed me in these five years — I see it — and I remember.
16 comments
What a wonderful list! I love it.
God Bless,
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Ah my friend….ONE year ago today we found out we lost our baby. And my list of what God has done and what I’m thankful for is like yours…full!
Hugs to you today!
Krystle
ooooh, how wonderful! I love your list. (And can’t wait to see ballet pictures!!!)
Forever changed, never forgetting where you came from and where the hand of God has brought you…and how He continues to hold you, pouring out His blessings abundantly.
So much to be thankful for. God is good.
(glad yesterday went well!) 🙂
Much love,
Stacy
What a beautiful list. 🙂
JoAnn
so much to be thankful for in these 5 years! and how interesting it is that this day is my wedding anniversary. for you the day brings reminders of pain, for me joy, but for both of us, it tells us the story of God’s faithfulness! love you, dear friend. praising God with you for the healing of your husband!
I have chills reading your list. Praise God for the healing of your husband and the birth of your two sons, despite what the doctors said. God is the great physican.
Five years IS a great milestone, and look at what God has done.
So many times what we perceive as evil because we cannot see past our selfishness, God proves it to be good.
Praise be to God for He is worthy to be praised.
Rejoicing in the testimony of God’s healing touch on your husband and the blessing of all that He’s given to you!
Just another affirmation of what a faithful God we serve. Thanks so much for sharing! Rejoicing with you!
Hard to believe it’s been 5 years…so very thankful that all’s well there now!
Know that you’re in my thoughts and prayers!
Psalms 86:4-7 Rejoice the soul of thy servant: for unto thee, O Lord, do I lift up my soul. For thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon thee. Give ear, O LORD, unto my prayer; and attend to the voice of my supplications. In the day of my trouble I will call upon thee: for thou wilt answer me.
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Your list is beautiful and the perspective so right. Isn’t God good to use those scares and circumstances in our life to shape us? “We are stronger now” says it all!
Merriest of another Christmas to you!
Sweet, beautiful (and convicting!) post – thanks for this — I always need the reminder to be thankful. I’m surrounded by so many blessings – thank you, Lord.
What a beautiful and inspiring post. Thanks for recognizing the joy in life and sharing.
What a blessing to read your thankful post! We do have so much to be thankful for!
What blessings!
Trips to Duluth?! (Duluth, MN? Or is there another wonderful Duluth out there…? It’s one of my absolute favorite places to visit!)