God is my victory and He is here.

so a few of you know how hard this past week has been on tim and i.

to randomly share,

i want to say thank you for the kind messages and prayers.

amber,

for the trip to crust and gelato through chicago's nasty spring mess. for bringing the beautiful creature called Nora into this world. her smiles and joy always lift my spirits and she's just about the sweetest kid i've ever met.

julie,

for dropping everything and giving me three days to choose from for a visit long overdue... and pretty much asserting that you wouldn't take no for an answer. i really am looking forward to some time together. it's a comfort that friendship still prevails, despite distance and a crazy life.

tiffany,

for the text message i don't know i can ever delete about what your mom was doing in heaven. that brought me the greatest comfort because i love your mom and i know what kind of mom she was while here on this earth. i don't know exactly how that heaven thing works, but i was reminded how much love must be there.

mom & dad,

for spoiling me and leading me through normal life activities this past weekend. for love and support and compassion.

all the women who opened up to me,

for sharing your former struggles and reminding me i can get through and there will be a brighter day.

lacey,

for listening to a crying idiot, fed up with all of the expenses life has been throwing as of late. and for offering to pay yet again for dress alterations. i am blessed by your generosity.

husband,

for going through this with me. it has brought us closer and grown us stronger. we are about to celebrate 3 years and even though you never read this blog (;D) i want you to know i know i could not have chosen a better man to go through this life with.