Friday

So Friday I was particularly exhausted and did not want to go to work. On top of that, we had a 3 day weekend and so that just furthered my desire to NOT be at work.

I dragged myself there anyway. With a baby on the way I really can't afford to be taking any time off.

I am glad I did.

I met a veteran with criminal cases who is struggling to overcome PTSD. He had struggled with substance control when he first returned from his tour of duty in Afghanistan- hence the criminal cases.

Now, most of the time, drug users don't exude a desire to change. If they do- they don't do anything.

This veteran told me about his intensive treatment at the VA. He had been homeless and had gone through their program to maintain a stable home.
I could see in his eyes that he was changing and taking every opportunity to change.
We finished our discussion and I thanked him for his service.

After our conversation, I remembered my desire to not go to work.

And I said a prayer of gratitude that I got to meet such a wonderful veteran before Veteran's Day.

P at the Veteran's Day Parade yesterday

Because I Have Been Given Much...

has it really been almost a year since I've last posted?

Well, I couldn't let today pass me by without posting what I call a "Thankful-mony". It's like a testimony and an award speech wrapped into one.

So this Thanksgiving the Wilde's look back and see a year full of blessing, large and small. So many to count, that I cannot count them all. But let's hit the big ones...

Sadly, I am out of storage space to put pictures on here... So I'll just mention the things that have made me break down and cry a few times today, even though there are no pictures accompanying them.

1. That Phoenix made it out of the NICU and is doing so well.

2. That I graduated from law school, and I have moved on with life!

3. That I passed the Texas Bar Exam, and I am a licensed attorney! Hooray!

4. That I have an excellent job, a wonderful job, a job that enables me to have a lot of time with my family.

5. That I have Russ by my side, making this journey with me!

Life is good in the Wilde house. My cup runneth over with all the amazing things that have happened this year. I know that it is not every year- we have hard years ahead. But I never thought that we would receive all of these blessings. I thought for sure something would not work out. But we have been so blessed, and I will do my best to pass on the blessings I have received.