Quiver of Quills

These days I am learning to embrace any challenge big or small because I feel like the defeat or victory is a benefit resulting in personal growth. Since we have started this adventure as a family we have had countless challenges and I have felt and seen constant growth in every aspect of our lives. For Ryan and I as parents, in our relationship, appreciation for each other, and our faith . The kids response is what really has blown me away. I was expecting the new life adjustment to be more dramatic and emotionally prohibiting. Instead I see daily growth, self-confidence, independence, and appreciation for the change we made.

The change of pace and the shift of focus to our family unit, is what they love most. The adaptability we have shown as a family makes me proud. I had many sleepless nights worrying about the stress the unknown they were going to face would cause. Instead they smiled and walked into situation after situation where they were new, confused, lost, alone; only to come out each time better for it. Adding a feather to their cap or a quill to their quiver. They say kids are resilient. But to witness it first hand and see how they are growing because of it, inspires me. I have also been lucky enough to make new friends, the kindness here is quite contagious. These magical humans have opened their arms and homes to our family . Reminding myself I can conquer change too.

The reason I am sharing this is: if you are on the fence about about something new, something that scares you, something hard, the reward might be greater then you know. Put your self out there and wait for growth.