Quote for the day.... I ran across this recently and thought it would be a perfect post for today!
"There are many things in life that you cannot control, but you can always control your attitude toward them. Defeat is never permanent unless you allow it to be so. When you have a positive attitude, you will recognize failure for the impostor that it is and realize that it is really a learning experience, a valuable lesson that will help you succeed with the next attempt. Ask yourself: What could I have done differently that would have altered the outcome? What can I do in the future to minimize problems and mistakes? What did I learn from this experience that I can put to good use next time? If you approach obstacles and setbacks with a positive attitude, you will be surprised how quickly you can turn defeat into victory. " -Napoleon Hill
I have been trying to have a more positive attitude lately and have noticed a big difference in how I react to even the smallest issues. It is not easy always looking at the positive side of things but it definitely takes less energy!
I have started asking myself... what am I supposed to learn from this experience? Sometimes it frustrates me not knowing what I should be learning right at that moment.. but occasionally you have to get through it first and yet the lesson still may not come for a while after that.
Most of you know we have been trying to start our family for close to 4 yrs now. We still have no idea what we are supposed to learn from this experience, but we sure have enjoyed the journey! Brad and I have had the opportunity to serve in various callings in our church that involve the youth and have been very blessed to develop the relationships we have with the other leaders and youth we have served. I am confident the Lord has a plan for us and he will allow us to grow emotionally and spiritually from this experience. I know after all we can do the Lord will provide a way!
Anyone else have times like this?
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2 comments:
I know you didn't mean it to be funny, but I had to laugh when you said "we sure have enjoyed the journey!" talking about trying to start a family. I'll bet you have! Nothin' like baby making, except PRACTICING baby making!
All kidding aside, I'm sure it is an agonizing struggle for you both, and you're right, there must be something there for you to learn. I've had many of those situations, my divorce for one. This second marriage for another. No, I jest. It IS hard during the lesson though, isn't it? Great post.
Angela, I admire you so much! It's not easy, I know, but when you look on the bright side and focus on all the good, it seems to make such a difference! Looking back, Adam and I can see the Lord's hand in our experience, but it sure is hard to see it at times when you're right there going through it!
I too am grateful for the opportunities I had while we were waiting to be blessed with children...for the callings, experiences, and opportunities I had, and especially for the relationship Adam and I developed --we grew closer together because we had to rely on each other to get through such a tough trial.
Just keep doing what you're doing, and you'll be blessed not only for enduring so well, but for the service and love you're offering to those you have stweardship over. You rock! :)
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