In a time in our world where so many have so little, I sometimes feel embarrassed about all we have. We are far from wealthy, but we have a cozy home, plenty to eat, manageable non-mortgage debt, and steady income. We have wonderful friendships, and mostly healthy families that we get to see pretty frequently.
Most importantly, we have each other, and as Max, Elsie and I enjoyed a pre-Thanksgiving treat at Starbuck’s this morning, I thought about how huge that is in my life. We waited so long to be a family of three, and I really worried about how high my expectations were becoming of what family life would be for us.
Not everything has been expected. Not everything has been rosy or blissful (by any stretch). But I cannot even describe how fulfilling it has been for me personally, and for us as a couple. I am so thankful we took this leap of faith, and I am eager to see what the days, months and years ahead bring to our lives.
We really do live in abundance at our house, and I mean that in all the ways that truly matter.
