“And oh how the years go by
And oh how the love brings tears to my eyes
All through the changes
The soul never dies
We fight, we laugh, we cry
As the years go by”

I heard this song the other day, and I thought it was so fitting. We spent Easter Sunday with my Dad and assorted family and as I stood on the back porch, the sun shining, kids playing in the yard, I just smiled. I saw my Dad, my uncle, aunt and cousins all laughing and happy, and I thought, “This is what it’s all about.” My husband and I lounged in the pool chairs, working on a tan, and joking how the kid decided to break in the pool a little early this year. Even though we ate too much and were exhausted by the time it was all said and done, we had a great day!

More and more I hear so many people struggling and going through difficult times. Every Sunday I hear prayer requests asking for jobs, financial blessings, healing, relief, hope. It’s heartbreaking to know there are so many hurting right now. All I can say is that God DOES answer prayers and it WILL get better. I’ve never been the most positive, optimistic person in the world, but God is great and he loves us all, so I have hope. I’m reminded every day that I am SO blessed and so fortunate. I get so frustrated when things don’t go my way, but then, God shows me that His way is far better.

I’m most thankful right now for my precious hubby; he’s my backbone and my nerve sometimes, then my best friend and shoulder to cry on other days. 13 years together and somehow we love each other more every day. I hope everyone can experience a relationship like that. I can’t say it’s been perfect or that we don’t fight and have our bad days. I’ll be honest: I’m the most EVIL morning person in the world. Thankfully, he figured that out and starts the coffee before my feet hit the floor. I’m just thankful that we both grew up and figured out how to love and appreciate each other. It may have taken a while, but we came around.

I guess my point is: have hope, pray, love, and hang on to the things that are really important and precious in life. It’s kind of like a ride: sometimes it’s scary, but in the end it’s fun and so worth it, throw up your hands, go with it and enjoy it while it lasts!

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