Life is Hard (and sometimes doesn't even have the courtesy to give you lemons)

Life is hard, and when it seems like it can't get any worse, you find out that it completely and mercilessly will, and when it gets nasty, it does so all at once. There are so many things I can't talk about because they aren't entirely mine to tell, but for me and nearly everyone else related to me the events of this year has been some of the hardest to bear. It seems as though there is no end to the waves of crushing heartache and pain for my family.
However, in this dark hour, I have to remind myself that it could always be worse, that in spite of the circumstances at least we are alive, and that we are really blessed to have people in our lives who love us and people who will help us.
As Grandma J said, "The Lord is looking out for us if we are looking at Him." and it's true, though not always in the way we wanted or hoped, but such is life. We have to align our wills with His and He will always provide a way. We just have to accept it, stick to it, and do our part so we can learn, grow, and change in the right ways. I'm so thankful for that, and for the people in my life who love me and always are there for me when I fall. My life wouldn't be much without them.

Also, the lesson I have figured out so far this week, is always be prepared. Have a feasible back up plan that you can actually utilize. Don't put everything you have on the line without properly and honestly consulting the Lord and your spouse, and anyone else involved. Not worth it, and something always comes up.  ALWAYS.