Thankful & Blessed

"The sun of righteousness will dawn on those who honor my name, healing radiating from its wings. You will be bursting with energy..." Malachi 4:2

So very thankful for my wonderful husband and mom who took great care of me today!! Unfortunately, today I had to get yet another block. This is block #4 of the year & # 13 or 14 total over the last 5 years. I had to get four injections in my back, I am a little sire but resting comfortably at home! Josh and my mom said today in the car on the way to the hospital that this WILL be my last block EVER, they proclaimed it for me. We continue to pray for complete healing from this chronic/debilitating pain. God has already paid it ALL on the cross, now I'm just walking through the healing process clinging to His promises.

I love the song: "Jesus paid it ALL"

Part of the chorus- " Jesus paid it all, All to Him I owe; sin had left a crimson stain He washed it white as snow!" AMEN. When I hear these sweet words I am so thankful to have a loving God that was willing to die for ALL our sins on the cross..... Just as I picture the crimson stain (sin) being washed away to white snow (new life/no condemnation), I also visualize my pain washing away and having a new physical body with NO pain!

"But the eyes of the LORD are on those who fear him,
on those whose hope is in his unfailing love," Psalm 33:18

I am blessed to have such supportive & loving family and friends..... y'all have definitely seen me at my worse and loved me right through it! And for that I am forever grateful and humble by your friendship!!

I am definitely a little sad to see 2011 come to an end, what an amazing year it has been!!! I married the most wonderful man and have fallen more in love with him over the last 8 months. Through the rough days of my back pain he just looks me in the eyes and says you have me and I will walk through all of this with you! Words cannot describe how grateful I am to have this man in my life who exhibits unconditional love, even when I may not be very "lovable."

Very hopeful and full of faith that 2012 will be a awesome year & a new year with no pain.

I pray many blessings for the New year for each of you, much love!

2011 - A year in pictures!!!

January: Phoenix, Arizona

BCS National Championship game

War Eagle!!!! My husband looks so handsome :)

February: Tuscaloosa, Alabama

My mom, mother in law, and I..... I don't have many pictures from February. It was a rough month for me, if you look closely I have my back brace on in this picture:( This picture was from my bridal tea hosted by my mom's wonderful friends

March: Elba, Al

Josh and I with our parents at the Lawford Cabin! This weekend we were showers with much love and gifts at the basket shower

April: Birmingham, Al

April 9, 2011 we got MARRIED!!!

Ceremony- Canterbury United Methodist Church

Reception- Old Overton Club

Most joyous day of our lives!!!!!

May: Orange Beach, Al

Memorial Day weekend 2011- Donnie Canaan's house

June: Chattanooga, Tn

I turned the BIG 30!!!A wonderful and relaxing weekend with my husband

July: Panama City, Fl

Thanks Uncle Donald for letting us stay at your house!! It was a rainy beach weekend with the Allen and Andrea Maness

August: Asheville, NC

I won this trip at the Junior League silent auction. We had a blast and got to visit the Biltmore Mansion & stayed at the beautiful Grove Park Inn

September: Auburn, Al

My mom turned the BIG 60!!! We surprised her at the tailgate with some of her close friends from Tuscaloosa.... the look on her face was priceless!

October: Auburn, Al

Another fun weekend at the plains tailgating with friends and family!

November: Atlanta, Ga

My sister and I took my mom to go see Mamma Mia at the Fox Theater as a late birthday celebration.

December: Parent's house

Our first Christmas as The Lawford's! Such a wonderful holiday spent with those that mean the most to us! We are very blessed!

This time last year....

This time last year...... I was picking up my wedding dress!!!!

It's hard to believe that 2011 is almost over with. This entire year has definitely been a memorable one and one of the best yet!!! This time last year my wedding dress was in and I went to go try it on and take care of alterations!!! Hard to believe Josh and I have now been married for 8.5 months. Time flies when your having fun..... And those who know Josh know that he definitely puts a smile on people's faces :) I am truly blessed!