We try to be like others, or the idea of the perfect self, and try to hide our real selves. This hinders us from living freely and happily.

When God closes a door, don't look for a window. Look for they key.. because He gave it to you.

Don't dwell too much on your past. Accept it. Appreciate it. Learn from it, then move on.

If you believe in something, live it. Don't let anyone or anything stop you from living how you want to.

Eventhough being lost may be a bit scary, don't "run" and scramble your way through all the questions in your head. Pause. Reflect. Regroup

Be that happy pill. Be that splash of color. Be that bringer of positive change.

We didn't know what the gender was yet at this time, but I felt here that our baby was already speaking to me :)

This would be the biggest change in my life, the biggest occurrence in my life that will create the biggest change. Woah. What do I do now?

I draw strength from within, yes, but the Lord had also given me extra help outside me. He gave me my husband, Kish.

Despite the complications, our baby's hear rate was still well within normal healthy range. We have a strong baby here, like her parents :)

So for everything that's happened, I really am thankful. She really was a gift. Thank You, God.

Strength isn't the absence of tears. it is the capacity to embrace and accept things, and move on.

After accepting that I could only count on my self, that I had the power, that made things easier. I felt more empowered, less helpless.