the Van Dyke's

the Van Dyke's

Sunday, June 9, 2013

{HOPE}


So often I find myself coming here to pour my heart out... this morning I'm here to do the same, however this time my heart is filled with HOPE!!!

Life has been a whirlwind of ups and downs for us this past year, and while there are MANY downs I would love to forget, it's all part of our journey.

Last Sunday was a horrible day/night for Jon. I put out a plea for prayers on Facebook and we were blessed by those thoughts and prayers... THANK YOU!!!!

This week, unlike so many, has been filled with HOPE and it feels good!!!

Jon is such a fighter!!! He continues to amaze me daily. He needs to learn to not over-do it, but that will come. His spirits were also greatly lifted when his boss came to him this week and gave him a big raise. It was just the boost he needed!!! He was filled with HOPE and it felt good.

On Thursday a good friend of mine offered to walk in Ashley's Life Over Lyme Walk/Run 5K with me. I quickly printed off the registration forms, and got the girls and I ready for the fun event. We were filled with HOPE in so many ways that day. Seeing someone who at one time was wheelchair bound by Lyme to now running a 5K filled our hearts with HOPE. Meeting her family and doctor also filled us with HOPE. While we wholeheartedly trust Jon's doctor, it was great to meet someone else who may also be able to help Jon. It's a new possibility when all else feels hopeless... it was HOPE!!!

The walk not only brought us HOPE, but we made great memories, filled with LOTS of giggles and some major encouragement (thank you Rachel)!!!

My friend Rachel, her darling daughter, my girls and I before the 5K.
The girls and I with Grandma Van Dyke... I am SO proud of my Mother In-Law!!!
After the 5K...
WE DID IT!!! 1st 5K was a complete success!!!

There were also some "behind the scenes" moments of HOPE this week. Prayers were answered, new friendships made, lots of love shown & many memories made. While a week ago I sat here feeling so helpless, today I sit here filled with HOPE, and gosh darn it... it feels GOOD!!!

If you were someone that sent us a good thought this week, or said an extra prayer... THANK YOU!!! It's because of God and the wonderful people he's brought in our lives that we are blessed beyond words. Lyme has changed us forever. We know the "UP" moments are many times forgotten, but today we are reflecting on them and giving thanks!!! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for giving us HOPE!!!

With all of our love... and appreciation!!!!

the Van Dyke's
{Make EVERY Moment Count}