Shoutout to my Mr. Wonderful

THIS GUY right here is my Mr. Wonderful.  My happy place.  My personal comedian.  My pick me up.  My rock.  My best friend.   My hero.

The past 7 months of this pregnancy he has been there for me like never before.  He's so aware of my needs and always makes sure I'm doing okay.  I thank my Heavenly Father every day that he chose me as his eternal companion.  He is the most thoughtful, caring, and loyal man I know.

Now backtrack to our year and a half of trying to get pregnant... I realize our journey to get pregnant was far shorter than a lot of people I know.  But it was still a journey.  Through that year and a half he supported me like no other.  He understood when I just needed to cry.  He cheered me up along the way.  He's truly been my rock.

A week before we found out we were pregnant was a night full of emotions that happened routinely every month.

I started spotting and began crying.  Another month gone by. 

Through my tears David said, "Babe, have you thanked Heavenly Father for this trial?"  ... I seriously wanted to punch him.  Was this REALLY the time for that?  I took a deep breath and instead muttered "that's a good idea hunny."  

That night as I said my prayers I truly thanked my Heavenly Father for the trial that I was going through.  I poured my heart out to Him.  I was heartbroken and needed His strength.  I wanted to be grateful for this trial, but I wanted more than anything to be a mom.  That night I felt comfort like never before.  I knew that I was going through this trial for a reason.  I knew that I was a daughter of God and that He loved me. I knew that I was learning patience.  I knew that when we did become pregnant that I'd not only appreciate the kids more because of the long wait, but I'd also endure the pregnancy pains better because I knew I wanted it more than anything.  I would be grateful for the back pain, sleepless nights, and nausea because guess what... I was really pregnant.  Going through this trial would make me stronger.  It would make me a better wife, a better mother, a better friend.

About a month ago President Uchtdorf, the Second Counselor in the First Presidency for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints gave a talk titled "Grateful in Any Circumstance".  Boy did this talk hit home!!!!   He said....

"Everyone’s situation is different, and the details of each life are unique. Nevertheless, I have learned that there is something that would take away the bitterness that may come into our lives. There is one thing we can do to make life sweeter, more joyful, even glorious.

We can be grateful!

It might sound contrary to the wisdom of the world to suggest that one who is burdened with sorrow should give thanks to God. But those who set aside the bottle of bitterness and lift instead the goblet of gratitude can find a purifying drink of healing, peace, and understanding.

As disciples of Christ, we are commanded to “thank the Lord [our] God in all things,”¹ to “sing unto the Lord with thanksgiving,”² and to “let [our] heart be full of thanks unto God.”³

Why does God command us to be grateful?

All of His commandments are given to make blessings available to us. Commandments are opportunities to exercise our agency and to receive blessings. Our loving Heavenly Father knows that choosing to develop a spirit of gratitude will bring us true joy and great happiness."

I recommend watching the full talk here... https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2014/04/grateful-in-any-circumstances?lang=eng#watch=video

So I guess my Mr. Wonderful was right.  I needed to develop an attitude of gratitude and be thankful for the trial we were going through.  And little did I know, that as soon as I poured out my heart to my Heavenly Father, I'd soon find out we were pregnant.