Great Friends

In the wake of the last 2 weeks I am trying to be extra thankful, out loud, about the blessings in my life. I do know that my family is tremendously blessed but it seems that I get bogged down by the little frustrations in our world and lose sight of the good stuff.

Btw, I actually forgot that I had a blog until a few days ago. I knew that would happen when I started. I guess I will have to try and post on a daily basis to get in the habit so that when I am away for more than a week i will know I have missed updating here. Anyway.

I have been trying to put into words some of my feelings regarding the loss of Tim's grandmother and the tragedy in the police dept. I am in a group of police wives that is very encouraging and we can say how we feel and what we think and know that we all understand our life. Im very thankful for this group, especially now. I think we all feel this way.

I am also in a small group at church with other couples, not just like us, in our careers, but in our walk with the Lord. Now this is a group that I can be real with. I can really say what's on my mind and heart and not be condemned and without being understood even, I know I am loved. These girls, you know who you are, are some truly amazing God-sent friends. I only wish I had more time to spend with my dear friends. We get together with the kids often and with the families often but I just want to be kid/husband free for a night and really be real with the girls. DOn't get me wrong, if you have one or both, you understand that I love them so and wouldn't trade anything in this world for them, but I need some girl time with my great friends. Thank you all so much for loving me and my family and making that known. You are so special and for you I am thankful.

P.S. I'll write some of my thoughts and feelings re: tragedy once I can put in down in words...still tough.