Often the answers are obvious and universal: family, food, and shelter. The desires that unite all humans everywhere in every culture.
But what about the blessings that aren't so obvious? The ones that come upon us as a camouflaged surprise? The ones that we may not recognize as a blessing right away- or even for quite a while. It may take many years until we can look back and really see what a blessing in disguise that it was.
The loss of a job-- only to have been given that opportunity to finally start up the career you've always dreamed of- not just the one you ended up in.
Your alarm not going off-- only to find that you avoided a horrible accident on the way to work.
A terrible break-up-- only to later find the person of your dreams- the one that you really should have been with all along. The one that makes all of the heartaches along the journey completely worth it.
They are everywhere- big and small. Any unpredicted, unplanned happenstance that you just don't know if you have the strength to survive- only to find you end in a much better place as a result.
My best blessing in disguise: My little girl. I already had two wonderful children which fulfilled our home completely. Then one day I found out I was pregnant again. (Still unsure how that happened??) For a planner like myself- I did not know how to handle it. I calculated everything in my life. Now, I found myself having to re-write all of my future plans. It took me many months to accept this.
And then my baby was born- and I suddenly couldn't remember life before her. She is a beautiful butterfly that leaves a trail of happiness everywhere that she goes. She lights up a room and touches hearts. I could not imagine our family without this addition- our little blessing in disguise.
So for this holiday season ahead, I challenge you to try to embrace the hardships- even the little annoyances that we encounter on a daily basis. Try to trust that there is a plan for all of this somewhere. Somewhere, it is really a blessing.
What are some of your blessings in disguise??
Beautiful post. I, for one, have had many blessings in disguise. Your post was a nice reminder. Thank-you.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! I think we all need a reminder every now and then! :)
DeleteI am amazed often at all the hidden blessings uncovered. Ironically, the most recent for me, was NOT having a third child. I was sad for a long time about our family feeling incomplete but then this year my 5th grader really needed me in a way that I could not have been available if we had a little one still at home.
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I am amazed often at all of the hidden blessing that are uncovered in my life. Funny how much I longed for a third child and yet, had I gotten my wish, I would not have been able to give my 5th grader the attention she needed this year. Great post!
DeleteIt's funny how things always seem to work out as they should, isn't it? Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteI forgot to tell you that I nominated you for the Liebster award today. Hugs.
ReplyDeleteWow- well thank you!! I'll have to check it out. It's all a new world to me!
DeleteAs you know, within this next month I'll be concluding my naval career and moving on to phenomenal changes, that I sure wouldn't have anticipated 4+ years ago. After shedding sweat, blood and tears during my enlistment never did I imagine that at the end I would have an amazing husband and the most perfect daughter so show for it. Even though I have endured much turmoil, ever step was just a little bit closer to my blessings in disguise. Thanks for the reminder :)
ReplyDeleteYou ARE very blessed. And I could not be more proud. Thank you for your service.
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