Prayers

It seems like I'm always praying for something or someone, be it big or small. I am so thankful for my life and all that I have. It's funny how things happen and turn out. For a long time, I prayed for a baby and God answered my prayers. We obviously didn't go down the traditional path of having a baby, but I know God had his reasons for the path he chose for us. And look how that path turned out....she's 17 months old today, the love of our lives, and our sunshine. I always pray for my family, my friends, and  my students. I care deeply about the people in my life. I've been praying about something since last spring that an answer came this week with more answers to follow. I'm not sure what God's plan is for me yet, but I know he will lead me down the correct path, in his time, and under his direction.

The whole time we were going through the process of trying to get pregnant, a specific verse from the bible kept popping up. At our church, the pastor was having us memorize a verse each week. During one of the low points of our fertility struggle, the verse we memorized was Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for your said the Lord. Plans to prosper you and not harm you. Plans to give you a hope and a future.  I sat in my seat and cried quietly. I needed that verse at that very moment because I had been questioning what God's plans were for me and Adam. I said that verse over and over during Adam's procedure. I kept it in my heart those long months while we waited for success. Much to my surprise when we came off of the elevator when leaving the hospital to take Addison Leigh home with us, it was on the wall of the hospital. I bought a baby's first year calendar to track her milestones and on a piece of cardboard in the back of the calendar, there was my verse. On the first day of school this year, there was a note in my mailbox with my verse.

So, to sum up my rambling.....God is everywhere, even when I doubted him and questioned him. He has a plan for me. I'm so thankful for my sweet baby girl, I love you Addison Leigh. Happy 17th months love bug!

P.S.
Is it wrong to put in a tiny prayer request for a snow day tomorrow?