Life after a house fire...

On March 6, 2017, we experienced a devastating event. Something so small as an outlet sparking caused our home to go up in flames. I don't think I will ever forget that day, as my children and I stood across the road and watched our home slowing fade into a caution scene. We cried...we cried a lot and thought what could we have done differently but there was nothing.

Nothing was saved...ALL was lost.

After the fire fighters cleared out, I walked around what used to be the place I raised my children. Where we laughed, cried, and celebrated life. Where they learned to ride bikes and enjoyed wagon rides on quiet mornings. One birthday at a time, we made memories. So many memories in a home that was ours. Not a perfect house, but our home. It didn't matter how far away we vacationed. We came home to this place and tucked our little ones in.

Now all that changed. We were homeless.

In those moments, I just wanted to be alone...far away from all the many voices that wanted to tell us what they thought was best. However, I couldn't because just like I wanted to run to my mama...I believe my hubby wanted his. And that is where we landed...at my in-laws. We have been here for almost 6 months...I have had so many different emotions but the overwhelming one has been feeling all alone. Though the advice was never meant to hurt or demoralize, the enemy played it up that way. I took the bait, hook and all.

I have come to realize " I am who I am" and that is okay!!

The days are getting better! And I am so very thankful that God, through my in-laws, provided a roof over our heads during this tough transition in our lives. I am thankful that even on my crazy days my God was always there to gently draw me back on course.

I am a part of HIS plan and running the race. HIS grace is sufficient even for me. He will never leave me nor forsake me.

I have lost a lot...but I will trust in the Lord for HE is my strength and my strong tower. One who never waivers and HE will always work things together for my good.

I have come to realize "I am who I am" and that is okay!!