I want to start by thanking each of you who responded to me by comments here and by email about my last post. To update you on how I feel about my life I thought I would write a few revelations I have had.
I have a wonderful family, who may not live near me, but nonetheless support me and hold me in their daily prayers and love me regardelss of what I do or what I say.
I have a God who gently reminds me of the blessings I have in my life, in such ways that bring an overflowing joy out of my eyes.
I have a son who brings such joy and laughter to my spirit each day that makes me more thankful of anything else in the world.
I have a sister-in-law who gently reminds me, in lovingkindness, that I have a wonderful family in which I should enjoy each moment that I am allowed to have with them at home.
I have a sister who sits with me as I spill my heart onto her kitchen table in broken peices and helps me put some sense to it. Every woman should be so lucky as to have one of "these" to be thankful for. :-)
And the best for last... I have a husband who carries my burden even though I cannot see him there beside me, he holds my cares in his heart and patiently waits for me to come to him and spill my feelings out without making me feel guilty for holding it in so long. He talks all my problems over and makes them his own without my asking, and we work through them daily. Who can ask for more?
I am blessed with so many things, and should not want more. There are things of course that are still not in good shape and will not be for some time I am afraid but I feel a new strenth renewed, for having such things mentioned above, made new to me, I beleive that I can pull through this rough "time" and will succeed in getting used to this new life I now live and must "plow" on.
Blessings to all!
Oregon Coast
5 comments:
Jennifer,
Good for you for seeing the brighter side of things. It is a rarity in this life to remember how much we have, and the blessings that come with life. Keep in mind; just because we are Christians, it doesn't mean everything will be hunky-dory all the time. God uses the down times to hold us in His hand. I think somewhere in the New Testament it says in this life we will have trials and tribulations but to be of good cheer. In the down times, you wanna say ya right! But when life gives us a upward turn, we can wipe our brow and breathe a sigh of relief.
I love you, my friend!
Today's posting brought tears to my eyes....one of those emotional things that happens w/ all the hormone changes??? :)
Glad I could be of help. :)
Now that it sounds like you've opened up to Jonny (as well as us) I'm sure it will be easier for you. Its always better when you recognize the support system you have around you. :)
Love ya,
Julia
Ah sister, you are loved...by so many.
God never promised us a rose garden, but He promised to love us and to stand beside us as we walk through this long journey we call life.
Amy-you are so funny- "hunky dory"-only you would be saying that this many years out of high school. :-)
Julia-I am so very happy for you about your pregnancy. I keep you and your husband in my prayers all the time.
-dawn
(sorry to hijack your comments, sis)
Thanks, Dawn!
Julia
Thank you for the encouragement.I am so glad that the Lord showed you all of the blessings that you do have our God is so good.
Char
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