Inspiration

I hope we never have to go through what we just went through ever again. Don't get me wrong. The pain and disappointment at times has been unbearable. But the positive impacts we've seen come out of this have been the rays of hope and sunshine after an awful storm. We were reminded what truly matters to us. It isn't what kind of car we drive or whether or not the Vikings win this week - it is about never letting a moment go by that we don't pour our heart and soul into. And that looks different all the time. Sometimes we are lounging around watching the movie we rented from the redbox and it's not about trying to find inspiration in that moment, but it's about making that moment matter - enjoying each other's company, embracing the time we have to sit still and appreciating the opportunities that are waiting for us on the other side.  It isn't necessarily about what you are doing, it's about how you are doing it and who you are doing it with.

Not that I had forgotten, but I was reminded how much I want to share every milestone with Mike - even the heartbreaking ones. And since our heartbreak, we've had so many amazing people in our lives reach out to add some fun into our world. And despite the circumstances, we've succeeded. We've had some quality time with some of the most important people in our lives and for that we are extremely grateful.

This experience has also reminded us to not give up. We've heard from so many people who have gone through similar circumstances and it has been inspiring to hear about the people who overcome this heartbreak even after going through it multiple times. It scares me to death to think about this happening again but the hope of what could be makes me want to take the chance. Good things don't just usually happen - we make them happen and we are gathering the strength to face the potential that lies ahead of us.

I want to genuinely thank those who have shared their stories - or even reactions to our story - with us. I've gathered strength from each of you and I cannot express how much it has helped. One of the things that someone shared with me was something I thought I'd share with everyone. I don't think it'll need an explanation as it pretty much speaks for itself...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cM5A1K6TxxM

Life is about going after what you want. We want to be parents and I want to see my husband be an incredible dad. We aren't going to let this fall stop us.