Thankful!

This week has been an emotional roller coaster for me...(big shocker there, I know) I've seen people around me have struggles that I would crumble with. And I find myself torn between feeling thankful that I don't have that problem and feeling somehow guilty that it is them and not me. I know my thinking is a little irrational, but I hate to see people I care about hurt. It also makes me worry that my trials are not far off, and for anyone that knows me well....I worry incessantly about the unknown. So with all of these emotions running through my brain, I want to try to stay focused on the great things in my life....my family, my health, my faith, my freedom, my friends. If your reading this, you're someone that I care about... and your trials are my trials, but your happiness is my happiness too!!

I'm a slacker!!!

Ok, so I haven't updated my blog since we left Colorado. I know, its been a while. I'm not even sure that anyone will read this, but I just checked all my blog lists and realized how much I've missed out on.
For those who don't know, we welcomed our 4th little boy to our family on Aug. 20th. His name is Ethan James McClurg and I'm amazed at how natural it feels to have him here. It seems like he has always been there for Brett to kiss as he walks by, or for Adam to pat on the head. He is a wonderful baby that I feel so blessed to have.
I feel like you can learn a lot about people by reading their blogs. There is something very honest about the way people can talk about their lives when they blog. Whether they are experiencing sorrow, new found joy, or just everyday living....It's interesting to me to know what and how they are feeling. I always feel like I learn something when I read other people's blog. So to those of you that are faithful in your blogging, thank you....It helps me to feel connected to you even if I'm not always close by. Hopefully, I'll be able to keep up on my blog a little better now that my life has calmed down a bit.