Happy Aug. 23, 2009

Today would have been my 30th wedding anniversary. I always thought on this day we would be on a cruise or something fun traveling somewhere celebrating 30 years together. But we aren't. I'm in St. George, UT. Divorced. Oh well. Still, rather than be sad on this day, I am grateful for the past 30 years. They didn't go like I thought, but in the eternal scope of things, I have learned enough for a lifetime. I have been divorced twice from the same man, my returned missionary temple married husband is now my divorced ex-man. I have been through cancer twice. I have a step-daughter that was an unplanned event, I have seen tons of life experiences. But through it all, I have learned tons of stuff. I have grown closer to God, I have felt the Savior next to me, I have walked with God. I have seen miracles, I have seen that I can do more than I thought I could. I have been truly blessed. I have 5 of the greatest kids on the planet. I have the best in-law kids a mother could ask for. I have the cutest, sweetest grandkids around with two more on the way. All that came from the decision I made 30 years ago to marry. I am so glad I made that decision. This is a day of celebration, a day I am happy for. I have had a wonderful life in the eternal picture. I am a blessed woman.