Gratefully Inspired

Hi there! I’m Denise

and I blog over at Gratefully Inspired.

I am so honored that Chloe asked me to share a little bit about my story

and the things of which I am grateful for.

So here goes.

First of all, let’s get this straight – the Lord is

good. So good. This time a year ago I was recovering from a

miscarriage. Something my husband and I

never saw coming, and something that will remain with me forever.

This time a year ago the idea of having

children was still an unknown. My doctor

wasn’t sure how easy it would be for me and my body to keep a pregnancy.

So many things unknown. And for a Type A, planner like me, it took

everything in my power trust in Him. God

knew His plan for me. He knew His plan was

far better than my plan. As I sat around

the table on Thanksgiving 2012, I thanked God for the many blessings I had in

my life and I trusted. In Him I trusted.

c/o for above 3 pictures: The Coral Peacock Photography

Thanksgiving passes and my body is still healing and still “not

ready” to try again according to all medical experts. I was put on medicine that is like class

xxxxx for pregnant women and I took a pregnancy test before that came out

negative. It was going to be a long

road. Or so I thought. The second week in December I was getting

ready to celebrate my 27^th birthday when my doctor asked me to take

another pregnancy test before I got on, yet, another medicine that is a big no

no for preggy ladies. The test? Positive.

What?! This could not be. Matt and I weren’t even trying.

And “I can’t get pregnant,” remember? So I waited to go in the next day and my

doctor confirmed what I had waited for.

A heartbeat. There was a life, in

fact, growing inside of me. God is so

good.

But what about all the crazy meds I had been on?! My mind immediately ran back to fear and

doubt. And again, the Lord calmed my

heart and reminded me that I have nothing to fear, because He is God.

Flash-forward ohhhhh 9 months, and boom.

On July 30, 2013 I gave birth to 8 pounds 4

ounces of perfection. God is so good

y’all.

This Thanksgiving has new meaning to me. I always strive to have a grateful

heart. I always count my blessings, but

this year? I’m so humbled by the things

God has graced me with. I’m so unworthy,

but gosh darn it so thankful. So if

anyone out there reading this is going through a troubling time.

Maybe things are more difficult this year than last.

Know that He is good and He

is God. Know that His plan truly

surpasses any plan you can possibly imagine for yourself.

And know that He is faithful. So so faithful.

Thanks so much for letting me share my little story on your

amazing blog Chloe! Y’all come see me

over at Gratefully Inspired anytime!