August 22, 2012 was my life-changing event. I learned a lot about me, my husband, my friends, and my family. 328 days later (and a few hours), we were reunited after a lot of changes. In those 328 days, my husband and I formed a deeper bond than you could possibly imagine. Many people told us that we would never make it ... you know what, they said that about our marriage too. Marriage is a lot of work, but when you find the person who is perfect for you, you can do it. There were nights when he just held me as I cried, and others when he was sure to let me know how he was feeling.
328 days later, we came out on top and showed everyone that our love for our children was stronger than anything. That depression, bi-polar, and anxiety cannot prevent GOOD parenting from taking place.
So, look at the two of us ...
~ mid 30's and a family of 7 (one who is living with his mother but is definitely one of our family as well)
~ both working in our dream jobs (although mine was unknown for a long time
~ equal parenting of children who respect the changes that have been made
I went to a Mary Kay event with a dear friend last week. There was one statement that Linda Toupin stated, and I will carry with me for a LONG time.
"You can love the messenger, and not love the message. Sometimes, that message is wrong."
So, Jeremy and I have learned how to love people, but not the words that come out of their mouth. We have learned how to love people, but not the choices they make. After 328 days, we have learned how to work as a team, be there for each other, and have a family unit that is self-reliant. Look at the two of us .... we are succeeding.
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