When there's a will there's a way.
I wanted to write a blog about my new favorite quote ever, cause it's so relevant to our life. We often get told by people when they see us out, that they are pleasantly surprised to see that Steve & I are out & about. Like when we went to Wannee, I take him to the beach, dog park, etc. I always respond to everyone that says something that when there's a will there is a way. Steve & I aim to live our lives as normal as we possibly can & do as much as we physically can. So the will to live helps us find the way.
My Mom taught me this at a young age & always taught it in a religious & worldly way. She would say if it's God's will there will be a way---and then would also say that if you set your mind to something that you want to do you will find a way to do it. If you have the will there is nothing that can stand in your way. That's true for anything in life---if you are willing to do the work that it takes, you can get far.
This has been coming into play in my life so much recently. The Hope for Steve Roller Hockey classic is an example of this. A wonderful group of guys that are amazing friends & supporters of Steve saw the need & put together such a fun, thoughtful, & amazing fundraiser. Somewhere around 200 people came out to show their support & love for Steve. I wrote in my last blog about me leaving my job, and God willing this fundraiser has given Steve & I a way to know that I can stay home and take care of him worry free for a few months until I find an in home job. It was such an emotional & joyful day. I couldn't stop smiling all day & couldn't contain myself with how touching it was to see so many amazing people out to support Steve & I. Seeing Steve's face light up as he would see old friends, hear words of encouragement, & watch the hockey game made me overjoyed.
When I first decided to leave my job I was having a full out panic---since then slowly more & more is falling into place. It's one of those examples that when you are following the path you are meant to things will start opening up for you.
If y'all don't learn anything else from Steve & I please learn this--that if you want something enough, work hard on it enough, & have the will to do it---it CAN happen. Don't think too hard about it, it can be applied to even the simplest things, like knowing you want to lay on the beach with your husband & then pulling/pushing/tugging him through the sand anyway you can to get there. Please just go out & live your life, enjoy it. I don't mean to sound preachy but I have learned a lot about life, love, relationships, the world, & myself & through these experiences I have found I can dig deep within myself to do things I never thought I would be able to do. I want to remind everyone that when you are faced with something & you make a decision to do what you have to do---you WILL find a WAY.
I love you!
ReplyDeleteI love this - wonderful words by a wonderful person.
ReplyDeleteI have seen your episode on say yes to the dress,and it still makes me cry! I.will keep you both in my prayers, and I will pray a cure is coming You are both truly an inspiration! I will keep you in my prayers. God be with you both!
ReplyDeleteHi Hope. I just finished watching your espisode of Say Yes To The Dress. My two daughters and I love this show. Your episode touched me so much because my mother-in-law had ALS so we know first hand some of the challenges you are going through. Through it all I learned what love really is. You never know how much you love someone until that love is tested or lost. I was closer to Joyce than I was to my own mother. She taught me so much about how to be a mother and wife. When she was diagnosed I coukd only think about the things we would not be able to do but now I only remember the little things that we did that brought her so much joy and comfort after her diagnois. I remember having the idea to get her a handheld shower head when it was difficult for her husband to put her in the bath. My sister- in-law and I gave her a shower and she sang out water. She was just so happy to be able to be in the water. Some we all take for granted. I was so happy that I was able to put a smile on her face. Through her illness I learned that we need to find pleasure in the simple things and that love is not what it says it's what it does. My thoughts and prayers are with you and Steve. Stay encouraged.
ReplyDeletethank you all for your wonderful feedback & encouragement. I appreciate it so much! Glad y'all got to see the episode, it was such an incredible blessed experience---as life continues to be. :)
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