Blessings

I wrote awhile ago about trials and how our life seemed to be on a rough road. It still has been for some time. I would myself discouraged, and unhappy on the things that Gabe and I did not have. I have learned a lesson the last few months. I learned that Gods time is not our time. I know that this trial of ours may have only been a few months. To us seemed like it dragged on forever. In April Gabe had lost his job. We were devestaed. It was a very difficult time for us. I had my job but we did not think we could make it on that alone. At times it was difficult to look at others and not be envious of what they had. It was hard to feel like we were doing everything that we were supposed to and still be so discouraged.
Lucky for us Gabe and I have great people in our lives to give us encouragement and advice. It was those people that made things a lot easier. A few days ago Gabe received a new job. We could not be happier. Although we felt like it was forever without one, to Heavenly Father it really was not. I cannot express how grateful I am for the many blessings that I have received throughout my life.  I have an amazing husband who I am so proud of. It's such a blessing to have such a great man by my side. He lifts me when I am down, he cries when I cry. He smiles when I smile. For the last few months I have focused on the things they I did not have rather than the things I do have. I have a husband who loves me unconditionally. I have family who are there whenever I need them. And I have friends who care about me. Looking back on the last few months as much discouragement and sadness that I thought was in my life there was ten times more happiness that I did not focus on. I think about those that have a much harder life than I do. I am not sure how they make it without family, friends, and a great spouse. Yeah the first year of marriage has been challenging, but I think it's made us stronger. I love Gabe more today then I ever have. I know that when Heavenly Father sends us another trial, I know that we can get through it. It may be hard, it may seem like forever, but in the end the blessings you receive after are far better than your can imagine.