{May 2014}

I am wearing some special bracelets today to as reminders how blessed I am. I am so grateful for the incredible women Heavenly Father has placed in my life. I have been blessed with amazing, beautiful, talented, & intelligent friends (&family). The blue beaded bracelet I have had for awhile, it was made by a friend of mine for my 30th bday, every time I wear this bracelet I am reminded of my sweet friends who threw me such a fun "over the hill" party. These friendships and their examples I truly treasure. The second bracelet was just given to me by one of my "light keepers". A beautiful and amazing friend who was placed in my life at a VERY specific time to give me hope and friendship during this challenging time in my life. She is further down the road of recovery then I am and her example, strength, and LIGHT are a big part of why I keep trying harder each day to heal and forgive. I can see what a challenging and yet beautiful experience recovery has been for her. You know who you are and I am soooooo grateful that Heavenly Father blessed me with your friendship, I have never in my life needed understanding and supportive friends more then I do right now. The craziest part about her gift is that I have been looking online for a bracelet JUST like this!!! I wanted a wrap bracelet with a stamped quote. The one she gave me says, "Love Life Be Brave", I couldn't think of anything more perfect right now. The past few weeks I have really worked harder to turn my pain, anger, resentment, and fears over to The Lord. I literally feel the weight of this burden being lifted. The more I am turning to The Lord and the more I am focusing on all of my incredible blessings the more at peace I feel and it is a beautiful feeling!!!