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Happy & Blessed Friday Friends!

Last November I posted a daily gratitude because I was going through a really difficult time. The Lord revealed recently how important it is to share now for my continued healing, letting go and hopefully encourage others on their journey.

Summer of 2023 started out with a prayer from Ray. A prayer I was unaware he said. That prayer lead to us conceiving. I had no idea until about 8 weeks. I was beyond overjoyed and I saw this excitement in Ray too. Complete bliss!

Then, in August 2023, things in other areas of our life started to go in a not so good direction. I was stressed, anxious, worried about the outcome of that situation. I knew I had to remain calm and did all I could to not allow outside influences affect me. Sadly, they did. The added stress didn't help and on August 15th 2023, at almost 10 weeks pregnant, we lost our baby.

Ray decided to take me away and up to Maine we went. He planned lots of outings for us during the deep grief to help refocus and recover from a broken heart. Also, I was still dealing with the other stressful situation. A very heavy and intense period for sure.

Trying to process everything took a toll. By the time November came around, I knew I had to pull myself up from the place I was stuck and a thankful, grateful heart was the only way possible.

Counting the blessings in my life helped me rise a little each day. It was difficult at first, but I kept with it and by the end of the month I could feel myself return.

I shared my story with someone who advised us to name the baby. So, we did. Summer! Our "Summer" miracle. (I just know it was a girl) Another friend shared with me how once conceived, some of the baby's cells always stay with the Mama. It's like we're always connected. Such a comfort for me during that time and something I think about almost daily.

God has not opened a door yet for another baby but either way, I'm choosing to let go and continue to count my blessings.

Healing is a journey. I've learned sometimes you end up going back in the wrong direction and only with gratitude and thankfulness do we truly get back on track to see the beauty this life truly has.

My hope and prayer with sharing my story is that wherever you are today, counting your blessings, gratitude and thankfulness will help raise you up and reconnect with the Lord.

Let's make November a month of daily gratitude again.
Challenge my friends...each day this month, write something on your calendar that you are grateful for and watch the Lord do amazing things!

"Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted"
Matthew 5:4

-The People's Pharmacist 🙏🏼❤️🇺🇲

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