Day 28: Now & Then/ How am I different?

And the question is:

How have I changed since then?

Well.  A Lot.  Technically, these pictures are not a complete year from each other.  The picture of Ben and I was taken at Disneyland, mid month of May.  And the 2nd was taken earlier this month.  Granted it's only a month.  Whatever.  So back to what's changed and how am I different now.  Weeeeellllll..... 

Ben and I at Disneyland - May 2010

In less than a year's time, I have gone through every emotion possible.  I have had my heart broken.  Lost my best friend and life long companion.  I have had to adjust to accepting a new life I never wanted.  I have had to learn how to be a single mother to 2 little children.  One of which with a disability.  I have had to learn to trust and lean on my family and friends.  I have learned to accept help and know that it is okay.  But with that I have learned to appreciate the people the Lord has put in my path.  I know that the Lord puts certain people into our lives because He is all knowing.   He knows what each of us needs and how to help every single one of us, whether we be the giver or the receiver.

I have learned that I am stronger than I thought I was.  I have grown up a lot since then.  I have learned that this life is all about choices.  Choices that can alter our lives and force us to change.  My love for my Savior has grown as well.  My testimony of Christ and his ability carry me through my burdens is real.  I have learned to trust in Him, more so than in my entire life.  I know I love my Savior and my Father in Heaven, but this past year I have had to, in a way, take a leap of faith.  Deciding things that may seem crazy or foolish to those around me.  I have allowed my Father in Heaven to guide my life and my little family.  After seeking my Father in Heaven in prayer and following the promptings of the Holy Ghost, I have learned that He will never forsake us.  He will be our guiding light, if we seek after Him.  If we follow with all of our heart.  And we trust that He knows what is best for us.  I have learned that He will heal my family.  And that He will heal my heart.

I know I am a Daughter of God.  I know that I can do great things through Him.  I know that He loves me and I am worth something.  

Lisa and I at Mom & Dad's Anniversary Dinner