Comments on: I can’t… http://especiallyheather.com/2008/04/21/i-cant/ Its not about the hair... Wed, 16 May 2012 19:46:14 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: mbbored http://especiallyheather.com/2008/04/21/i-cant/comment-page-1/#comment-23295 mbbored Wed, 30 Apr 2008 20:16:47 +0000 http://especiallyheather.com/?p=1218#comment-23295 I realize that my life can't even begin to compare to yours, but lately I feel like life has just dealt me a series of punches, and I don't know if I can't keep getting up. It's been hard to even pray, not because I don't believe God is there and understands, but because I'm so angry and hurt, it's hard to put words together, and I just don't want to think about it any more. That quote by Eleanor Roosevelt brought tears to my eyes, and hope to my heart for the first time in a long time. I realize that my life can’t even begin to compare to yours, but lately I feel like life has just dealt me a series of punches, and I don’t know if I can’t keep getting up. It’s been hard to even pray, not because I don’t believe God is there and understands, but because I’m so angry and hurt, it’s hard to put words together, and I just don’t want to think about it any more. That quote by Eleanor Roosevelt brought tears to my eyes, and hope to my heart for the first time in a long time.

]]> By: MamaJen http://especiallyheather.com/2008/04/21/i-cant/comment-page-1/#comment-23217 MamaJen Wed, 23 Apr 2008 16:56:58 +0000 http://especiallyheather.com/?p=1218#comment-23217 Thank you for this post! A few years back, when we were going through some really tough times (my dh was critically ill for a couple of years), I had my fourth son. At the hospital after I had him, we found out a couple bits of bad news, and I just broke down. I really reached my ultimate limit that day, and a very, very kind hospital chaplain came to visit me. I haltingly explained that I was so very angry at God for all that had happened to me that I hadn't even been able to pray in over 6 months. This is what that dear chaplain said to me, and it really echoes what you say here in this post: "Why not be mad at God? He understands! If anyone can handle our anger, He can! Go ahead - let it all out. He will still love you! There's an old saying that I really believe to be true - if you haven't shaken your fist at God in anger, then you haven't really encountered Him." Those words give me such comfort, even today. Through all our hard times, we were truly showered with so many blessings, and there is a definite strength, knowing you have hit your personal wall and survived - especially when you know God still loves you! :-) Many blessings to you and yours - you remain in my prayers. MamaJens last blog post..<a href="http://aquinasacademy.blogspot.com/2008/04/first-confession-and-brothers.html" rel="nofollow">First Confession and brothers...</a> Thank you for this post! A few years back, when we were going through some really tough times (my dh was critically ill for a couple of years), I had my fourth son. At the hospital after I had him, we found out a couple bits of bad news, and I just broke down. I really reached my ultimate limit that day, and a very, very kind hospital chaplain came to visit me. I haltingly explained that I was so very angry at God for all that had happened to me that I hadn’t even been able to pray in over 6 months. This is what that dear chaplain said to me, and it really echoes what you say here in this post:

“Why not be mad at God? He understands! If anyone can handle our anger, He can! Go ahead – let it all out. He will still love you! There’s an old saying that I really believe to be true – if you haven’t shaken your fist at God in anger, then you haven’t really encountered Him.”

Those words give me such comfort, even today. Through all our hard times, we were truly showered with so many blessings, and there is a definite strength, knowing you have hit your personal wall and survived – especially when you know God still loves you! :-)

Many blessings to you and yours – you remain in my prayers.

MamaJens last blog post..First Confession and brothers…

]]> By: Laurie in Ca. http://especiallyheather.com/2008/04/21/i-cant/comment-page-1/#comment-23208 Laurie in Ca. Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:31:43 +0000 http://especiallyheather.com/?p=1218#comment-23208 I love you Heather and I love that your strength comes from the Lord. You are in the best hands possible and I am always reminded of this when I come to visit. Praying that your chemo is not too hard on you and that you have been doing really good. I am praying for you. Love, Laurie in Ca. I love you Heather and I love that your strength comes from the Lord. You are in the best hands possible and I am always reminded of this when I come to visit. Praying that your chemo is not too hard on you and that you have been doing really good. I am praying for you.

Love, Laurie in Ca.

]]> By: Karen Owens http://especiallyheather.com/2008/04/21/i-cant/comment-page-1/#comment-23207 Karen Owens Tue, 22 Apr 2008 17:29:53 +0000 http://especiallyheather.com/?p=1218#comment-23207 Thanks for the reminder -- It's ok to ask why, and at the same time still believe that God is in control. Karen Owenss last blog post..<a href="http://lifeandacupofcoffee.blogspot.com/2008/04/quote.html" rel="nofollow">Quote...</a> Thanks for the reminder — It’s ok to ask why, and at the same time still believe that God is in control.

Karen Owenss last blog post..Quote…

]]> By: CaliforniaGrammy http://especiallyheather.com/2008/04/21/i-cant/comment-page-1/#comment-23206 CaliforniaGrammy Tue, 22 Apr 2008 17:08:08 +0000 http://especiallyheather.com/?p=1218#comment-23206 Your faith in our Lord is truly amazing and inspiring. You are such a strong woman. You are a winner! Thanks for your blessing my life daily! Your faith in our Lord is truly amazing and inspiring. You are such a strong woman. You are a winner! Thanks for your blessing my life daily!

]]> By: Denese Smith http://especiallyheather.com/2008/04/21/i-cant/comment-page-1/#comment-23205 Denese Smith Tue, 22 Apr 2008 16:03:43 +0000 http://especiallyheather.com/?p=1218#comment-23205 You can't, He never said you could.... He can, He always said He would..... He promised. 1 Corinthians 1:25 For the foolishness of God is wiser than man's wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than man's strength. Isaiah 40:29 He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak You can’t, He never said you could…. He can, He always said He would….. He promised.

1 Corinthians 1:25
For the foolishness of God is wiser than man’s wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than man’s strength.

Isaiah 40:29
He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak

]]> By: Sherri http://especiallyheather.com/2008/04/21/i-cant/comment-page-1/#comment-23204 Sherri Tue, 22 Apr 2008 14:21:35 +0000 http://especiallyheather.com/?p=1218#comment-23204 Heather, You are such an amazing inspiration!!!! For all that you have been through, your faith remains so very strong!! Thinking of you :-) Love, Sherri Heather, You are such an amazing inspiration!!!! For all that you have been through, your faith remains so very strong!! Thinking of you :-)

Love, Sherri

]]> By: Tina http://especiallyheather.com/2008/04/21/i-cant/comment-page-1/#comment-23201 Tina Tue, 22 Apr 2008 03:47:41 +0000 http://especiallyheather.com/?p=1218#comment-23201 You continually amaze me and remind me of the truly important things. Thanks, Heather. Hugs Tinas last blog post..<a href="http://triadandtroo.wordpress.com/2008/04/15/crazy-is-as-crazy-does/" rel="nofollow">Crazy is as crazy does</a> You continually amaze me and remind me of the truly important things.

Thanks, Heather.

Hugs

Tinas last blog post..Crazy is as crazy does

]]> By: Holly Smith http://especiallyheather.com/2008/04/21/i-cant/comment-page-1/#comment-23200 Holly Smith Tue, 22 Apr 2008 03:34:36 +0000 http://especiallyheather.com/?p=1218#comment-23200 I think the strength of a relationship (yours with Jesus) is marked by the ability to share the hard questions. I feel so glad to have a few friends, who I am able to ask some tough questions from them and they me. Those are the dearest ones to me. I can entrust them with me. And I LOVE that you are entrusting yourself to Him. You are rich! Much love and prayers for you, Heather! holly Holly Smiths last blog post..<a href="http://crownlaiddown.blogspot.com/2008/04/two-things-im-enjoying-today.html" rel="nofollow">Two Things I'm Enjoying Today</a> I think the strength of a relationship (yours with Jesus) is marked by the ability to share the hard questions.

I feel so glad to have a few friends, who I am able to ask some tough questions from them and they me. Those are the dearest ones to me. I can entrust them with me.

And I LOVE that you are entrusting yourself to Him. You are rich!

Much love and prayers for you, Heather!
holly

Holly Smiths last blog post..Two Things I’m Enjoying Today

]]> By: Gayle http://especiallyheather.com/2008/04/21/i-cant/comment-page-1/#comment-23199 Gayle Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:21:34 +0000 http://especiallyheather.com/?p=1218#comment-23199 Girl, I don't have near the trials that you have had, but I have had a few that, on this very day, I have asked God why...again. I relate to what you say here so strongly. Thank you. It was very timely. Gayles last blog post..<a href="http://thewestiecrew.blogspot.com/2008/04/some-random-gayle-ness.html" rel="nofollow">Some Random Gayle-ness</a> Girl, I don’t have near the trials that you have had, but I have had a few that, on this very day, I have asked God why…again.
I relate to what you say here so strongly. Thank you. It was very timely.

Gayles last blog post..Some Random Gayle-ness

]]> By: Stacy http://especiallyheather.com/2008/04/21/i-cant/comment-page-1/#comment-23198 Stacy Mon, 21 Apr 2008 23:22:57 +0000 http://especiallyheather.com/?p=1218#comment-23198 To a dear woman that I would love to meet (and if not here, then one day in heaven I plan to give you a big ol' hug) I started following your journey just shortly after you found out about your cancer from a link on BooMama's site. I was instantly on your blog almost daily from that point foward - praying always and being challenged all of the time. I've been on my own happy but busy journey of being pregnant and giving birth to our third child - just wanted you to know that even when I didn't check in that you and your family have been in my prayers often. It's amazing to see where you are today, and how God will continue to use your story, your honesty, and your heart to encourage, inspire, and change those around you (near and far). I look foward to continue this walk with you as you heal and grow. To a dear woman that I would love to meet (and if not here, then one day in heaven I plan to give you a big ol’ hug) I started following your journey just shortly after you found out about your cancer from a link on BooMama’s site. I was instantly on your blog almost daily from that point foward – praying always and being challenged all of the time. I’ve been on my own happy but busy journey of being pregnant and giving birth to our third child – just wanted you to know that even when I didn’t check in that you and your family have been in my prayers often. It’s amazing to see where you are today, and how God will continue to use your story, your honesty, and your heart to encourage, inspire, and change those around you (near and far). I look foward to continue this walk with you as you heal and grow.

]]> By: Michelle http://especiallyheather.com/2008/04/21/i-cant/comment-page-1/#comment-23197 Michelle Mon, 21 Apr 2008 19:34:47 +0000 http://especiallyheather.com/?p=1218#comment-23197 Hi Heather, just checking in to see how you are feeling. I also wanted to share a beautiful song with you...Its called Sleepless Night by Fernando Ortega. It is everything you have been telling us for so long. He is our "Only hope in this storm" I promise you, if you look up the lyrics...you will see yourself and your journey. Hugs and prayers for you and your family, Michelle Hi Heather,
just checking in to see how you are feeling. I also wanted to share a beautiful song with you…Its called Sleepless Night by Fernando Ortega. It is everything you have been telling us for so long. He is our “Only hope in this storm” I promise you, if you look up the lyrics…you will see yourself and your journey.
Hugs and prayers for you and your family,
Michelle

]]> By: Heather http://especiallyheather.com/2008/04/21/i-cant/comment-page-1/#comment-23196 Heather Mon, 21 Apr 2008 18:26:09 +0000 http://especiallyheather.com/?p=1218#comment-23196 What a great post! :sideways: Heathers last blog post..<a href="http://hopefilledmom.com/index.php/seeking-perfection-within-imperfection/" rel="nofollow">Seeking Perfection within Imperfection</a> What a great post! :sideways:

Heathers last blog post..Seeking Perfection within Imperfection

]]> By: Peggy http://especiallyheather.com/2008/04/21/i-cant/comment-page-1/#comment-23194 Peggy Mon, 21 Apr 2008 16:44:09 +0000 http://especiallyheather.com/?p=1218#comment-23194 SI, SE PUEDE....yes, you can!!! WoW...how Excellent is this! :biggrin: From the very beginning til the very end...first quote to your own wisdom and making us see our own struggles and then the Heather, I came to admire...comes through and puts it altogether...in Christ's hands...as the VICTOR, no matter what. :angel: Thank you for your sound perspectives and insights on life and life after ... You are aMazing!!! :wub: Peggy [Please tell me how you do your little, slim standalone player with one song...I have...playlist but would prefer just one song that people can control...pretty please let me in on your secret][Please come and visit my Saturday post..it was for YOU!!!] :heart: Peggys last blog post..<a href="http://mazmagi.blogspot.com/2008/04/happy-birthday-pastor-irene.html" rel="nofollow">HAPPY BIRTHDAY Pastor IRENE</a> SI, SE PUEDE….yes, you can!!! WoW…how Excellent is this!
:biggrin: From the very beginning til the very end…first quote to your own wisdom and making us see our own struggles and then the Heather, I came to admire…comes through and puts it altogether…in Christ’s hands…as the VICTOR, no matter what.
:angel:
Thank you for your sound perspectives and insights on life and life after … You are aMazing!!! :wub: Peggy
[Please tell me how you do your little, slim standalone player with one song...I have...playlist but would prefer just one song that people can control...pretty please let me in on your secret][Please come and visit my Saturday post..it was for YOU!!!] :heart:

Peggys last blog post..HAPPY BIRTHDAY Pastor IRENE

]]> By: dkswife http://especiallyheather.com/2008/04/21/i-cant/comment-page-1/#comment-23193 dkswife Mon, 21 Apr 2008 15:01:38 +0000 http://especiallyheather.com/?p=1218#comment-23193 Very, very true! :cool: dkswifes last blog post..<a href="http://dkswife.blogspot.com/2008/04/few-of-my-favorite-name-brand-things.html" rel="nofollow">A few of my favorite name brand things!</a> Very, very true! :cool:

dkswifes last blog post..A few of my favorite name brand things!

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