Life isn't always beautiful...

I came across the song which is the title of this blog just the other day. It is funny how a song can have different meanings at different times in life. I have to admit that I wasn't a huge fan of that song when it first rolled around but the other day when I listened to it again I thought about how much meaning that song has to my life now. As the song goes life knocks you down sometimes... And I have certainly been knocked down! Many of you who follow me know that I have been on the job hunt this summer. It has not been easy let me say! I know through my struggles this summer that God does everything to humble us. I have learned this summer that when one door is closed there will be another opened in some form or fashion. I am learning patience and prayer work best for me. I have felt very good over the past month and have spent lots of time with my children. My vision continues to bother me but nothing that I can't handle. The most important thing that I am learning through all of this life change that I have experienced over the past few months is that while life isn't always beautiful, it IS a beautiful ride. All of my experiences are and will continue to make me stronger!