Because of Him

So I just finished my last five papers of the semester! Four of them for one class... In celebration I was rewarding myself with a little Facebook time. Scrolling through a video link caught my attention. Because of Him. Maybe it was because I just finished four papers for my Family Life of World Religions class or maybe it was what i needed today, but I clicked on the link. (It was probably a little of both.)

This video made me think about a couple of things.

First, in thinking of all the fun things that go along with Easter was i taking the time to remember what this Easter season is really about. I will admit I've been caught up in a lot of other things and haven't really taken enough time to reflect on what the Easter season is about. I have decided that this week I will take some time each day to read and reflect on the days leading up to the first Easter.

Second, I was reflecting on my life in general and what I have been given because of Christ. There were many things I thought of but ultimately the thing that I am most grateful for is Landon. I still remember the day I was told there was less than a 5% chance (that was being generous) that I would be able to have a child. I was devastated. I remember going home and kneeling down and pleading with God to let me have a child. I have never wanted anything more in my life. For months I plead for a child. Through all the negative pregnancy test and the emotional roller coaster that puts one on I kept asking daily for a child. Then the day came when that pregnancy test was finally positive. It was one of the best days of my life. As horrible as pregnancy was I got the best gift that could ever be given. I got Landon. It is not easy having a child. It has been really hard going to school, working and being a mom but I wouldn't change it for the world. Landon has changed my life in ways I never expected. I know without a doubt that without God having Landon would not have been possible. Everyday I am reminded of the amazing blessing I have been given. Sometimes I still can't believe that I was given such an amazing blessing.