Making New Memories

Sometimes our brains like to hold on to everything, and it seems that those hurtful things seem to linger a LOT longer.  So, our challenge has always been to come up with ways to counteract the memories that were bad with those that were good.

Today is Josh's 34th birthday!  Happy Birthday, Josh!!  If you have read the blog, from the beginning, you know that Josh's 30th birthday was an extremely difficult time for me (Serena). At times, it still bothers me and hurts me that I was not able to share in such a BIG deal.  Josh doesn't care much for birthdays, but he DID care about this one.

If you are standing for your spouse or have recently had them return be prepared for those moments that will bring up hurtful times.  They will be there, but it's our job to make them new.  God brings healing; I can attest to this.  BUT I believe He also gives us wisdom to know how to help us along our journey.  Josh's 31st birthday was especially hard, but I wanted to make it a big deal.  We needed something to look back on that would dull the pain.  Even though Josh does not care so much for birthdays we make a point of celebrating them as if he does. Jael  (our oldest) even asked if she could have the day off of school.  Daddy's birthday is a holiday, and it is a holiday because we choose to move forward and create NEW memories in spite of the bad ones.

Soon Josh's 30th birthday will no longer be the biggest memory it will be overshadowed with some great fun and celebrations because we CHOOSE to not allow the devil to win another victory.  We will take back what he tried to steal, and redeem the time.  For Josh's 31st birthday he got to go sky-diving--now THAT was a memory NEVER to be forgotten.

Happy Birthday, Josh!! Thank you for allowing us to celebrate YOU; it's important to us that you are here.  AND without your DAY OF BIRTH....well, it just would NOT be possible.  We celebrate YOU, and we will continue to thank God that you are here.  AND you better enjoy making memories with us....because we are redeeming the time. I am hoping we can make this weekend something to remember! I love you!