Our Unexpected Beautiful Life

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Looking back on my maternity leave, I miss that precious time. I remember our snuggle time together like it was yesterday. He would sleep on my chest for hours and I'd just hold him, feeling so complete. He was so tiny and so incredibly sweet. Ahh they grow up so fast. :(

It's official! We love our new church!! I'm super excited. Today, Adam went for the first time and did amazing. I loved how connected the staff was with the children in the nursery. Mom went with us, too and also loved it. Cannot wait to become members and get him dedicated and talk baptism. *YAY*

I've come to the realization that I cannot do it on my own anymore, so I will be having the Gastric Bypass surgery in a few weeks. I've completed four endless months of every test imaginable, and I am in the approval process and will then set a date. I am predicted to lose 120 lbs in one year. Bring on the transformation!!

As a child, I wasn't raised in church. I've always believed, but I never had any kind of routine, and my faith was minimal at best because of it. As a result, I frequently struggled with anger and depression and had no where to go with those feelings growing up. It led to a less than desirable adolescence. As I've grown into an adult, my faith has strengthened and every time I look at my perfect miracle of a son, I am so blessed beyond belief at the wonder of The Lord. As Adam's mother, I have a responsibility to raise him right. I want him raised in church. I want him to have something to believe in when life gets hard. I want him to understand the true meaning of Christmas and feel the heavenly spirit around him. I want him to be raised a Christian. I took Adam to my previous church and he was left in the care of the children's ministry nursery. That church is amazing and I am in no way diminishing its effectiveness. With that said, it's too big. When I ...

Wow it has been a loooooong time since I posted! I'm sorry!! I was prepared for the fatigue of motherhood, but I was *NOT* prepared with how busy it is! I will be updating soon on the beautiful life of myself and my perfect little guy! Stay tuned!!