Wow! What a journey we have been on. I still remember the day we found out that Hector was laid off. The memory is there as if it happened yesterday afternoon. The wonderful thing about that is it doesn't hurt to think about it anymore. This December will be 4 years since our lives were turned upside down. Had it not been for hope in who God is, hope in his word, love and encouragement from friends and family, especially our church family we would not be who we are today. We are nothing away from God's love.
It has been a long 4 years, but I am happy to say that life is better for us and things, a lot of things are lookin' up. My husband suffered a heart attack last year 2 weeks before his 40th birthday and as of a few days ago he is off of his medications (except cholesterol) and is doing great. His heart is doing wonderfully. I love that heartbeat! Sometimes I find myself laying on his chest just so I can hear that beautiful sound. I thank God for my husband's life. I am doing great. God has brought some amazing people in my life who have built my faith and have encouraged me to step out in new things.
I wanted to write this to tell you not to give up! I know what it means to go through something so hard and hurtful that makes you feel like life as you know it is over. Today, I'm glad the life as I knew came to stop because this new life that God has given us is far more amazing than what we had. In the midst of your pain you may want to curl up in a dark room and stay away from the world, mostly from those who love you. DON'T do it!! You need them. God sends us the most beautiful people to get us through those tough times. Stay around people. I encourage you to stay around the people who are there to lift you up, and pray with you, give you words of wisdom, keep your faithatude in check! Yes, I said it! FAITHATUDE! We need to be sure to keep our faith in check. Keep your faith in God. He knows your ending from the beginning! He is fully aware of your current situation and he knows you're going to get through it.
Stay focused on God and not your problem. Keep your eyes up towards heaven for all good things come from above. He knows your every need and he will take care of those for you. I don't have enough space to tell you how God met our needs through these last 4 years. He is just so amazing to his children!
Hope! Hope and don't waver in it. Your life can and will get better! Trust God. He has a plan for you!
Enjoying the journey,
Patty
