Blessed

If I had to describe my life in one word, it would be blessed. In two words it would be blessed and humbled.

I have an amazing family and group of friends. This past weekend I was given 2 baby showers. One by my mom and sisters and the other by my girl friends. Both showers were wonderful. I got a ton of cute clothes for my little guy. More on that subject on my other blog: mommarowland.blogspot.com

During my "family" baby shower, my brother-in-law Brad and friends Ryan and Michael came to my house and finished up the nursery for me. They finished painting and then they went and bought chair rail which they then put up as well. I'm sure the whole process went a bit longer then they expected, but the stayed until it was done. And the room looks great! I appreciate everything that was done for me, Justin and baby Ryan this weekend. I am truly blessed to have such great people in my life.

I am also continuously humbled. My brother-in-law Jonathon was diagnosed with ALL (Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia) a couple weeks ago. Since then he has been at the University of Chicago for treatment. His wife Katie is there with him, as well as his mom. Throughout this process I'm sure he and Katie have gone through a million different emotions. Who wouldn't. But the strength and humor they have kept through all of this has been amazing. Jonathon is not much of a complainer. I'm sure he has his moments where he complains to Katie or even his mom and brothers, but overall he is NOT a poor me type of guy. He is probably more worried about inconveniencing the nursing staff then he is about himself. That's just the type of guy he is; always concerned with others and putting himself last (unless it has to do with his favorite video game :) ) Seriously though, he has been amazing since finding out. As much as he doesn't want to be in the hospital, going through treatment, he has taken it all in stride. He does what needs to be done to beat this and come home. I can only hope that if I had to go through anything like he and Katie have gone through, that I would be able to handle it with as much strength and dignity as they have. Seeing how they have dealt with this situation and all the support they have been given, puts a lot of things in perspective for me. It's all in how you handle the things life throws at you. It's your faith in God. Your support network. I am humbled by my family. I am blessed to have each and every one of my immediate and extended family members and friends.

Thank you each and every one of you for being an amazing part of my life.