Comments on: You whom I love….

By: (((((HUGS))))) sandi

(((((HUGS))))) sandi — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 21:28:38 +0000

Beautiful thoughts, as always! I seem to handle the BIG crises calmly and with grace, but it's the little, everyday things I let rattle me. I need to trust in the small things... Does that make sense? (((((HUGS))))) sandi (((((HUGS))))) sandis last blog post..A Wife’s Biblical Submission~Weeks 1 & 2

By: Ann

Ann — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 17:24:15 +0000

Please pray for little Kate:

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/mcraekate

She just had surgery for an aggressive, malignant brain tumor and has a long road ahead of her. Although I do not know her or her family, I’ve been touched by her story. Heather, maybe you can share some insight with her mom as to what little Kate might be facing? She’s having difficulty finding words and I remember reading you had similar challenges.

By: Melissa May

Melissa May — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 23:36:28 +0000

Another good reminder (God's sending them to me from all over) to keep trusting - even when I look at the horizon and wonder if I'll truly be able to handle what I think I see coming... God has been faithful every moment of my life til now and He's not about to stop. Thanks for the string of pearls picture of that... I think I'll get one out (of some sort) or maybe make one of some of my daughter's beads to keep out as a reminder. : ) Melissa Mays last blog post..Where am I?

By: Ann

Ann — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 14:34:47 +0000

Heather, your words inspire and encourage me. The comments from your readers do the same. Might they want to rally the prayer chain for another young brain tumor patient? Kate McRae is 5 years old and just had surgery to remove an aggressive, malignant brain tumor. Although I don’t know her or her family, my heart breaks for them. She has a huge fight ahead of her and I’m sure the family could use the prayers.

You can read more at:

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/mcraekate

By: Sharon

Sharon — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 22:07:17 +0000

I really needed to read this right now. Thank you…

By: Sarah

Sarah — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:49:13 +0000

I LOVE that analogy. Great thoughts...thanks for sharing! Sarahs last blog post..Free Paint!

By: Emily Barlean

Emily Barlean — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:16:33 +0000

I absolutely love looking back and realizing that the things that happened in the past happened to allow for the present and future. Well said. Love the pearl analogy.

Emily Barleans last blog post..Attention to: Practice

By: Grace and Peace

Grace and Peace — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:20:37 +0000

Amen, Heather, amen. Why is it that the hardest thing to do during trials is to look UP? I know He loves me, I know He will take care of me, I know He wants the best for me. Why am I so stubborn and choose to wallow? Lord, help us to focus on You and You alone. Grace and Peaces last blog post..On Obedience

By: Josie

Josie — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 03:22:25 +0000

Lovely post Heather. I have quite a string of pearls myself. I love the way you put it. Quite some time ago I wouldn't have looked at them as a remembrance of things learned, only things lost. Then, in a difficult transition time for my family I felt my prayers shift perspective. God gave me such peace and I began to see that I was in a time of learning big things God had wanted me to finally "get". It is amazing to actually see the pearl as you are adding it to the string. Your posts are so honest and thoughtful...I enjoy them very much. Thank you! Josies last blog post..Naps are Nice

By: Karla

Karla — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:51:33 +0000

Beautifully said (as usual). That’s confirmation for me today. Thank you, Heather.

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:19:59 +0000

As usual, a fabulous post. I am currently on week 2 of Beth Moore’s Esther study and on the video last week she said something about this as well. As you know, she makes no bones about the fact that she has struggled–REALLY struggled–through life in situations that she is able to see now as part of who she has become. She said something to the effect of, “You don’t reach your destiny by amputating your history.” She spoke about God being able to use every little thing in our lives to bring us to this very point in time and to bring Him glory. So wonderful. So amazing. God is SO good! She also made the analogy of rowing a boat; that though you are facing your past, you continue to row in the direction of your future. And we must all deal with our pasts while still vigorously rowing toward tomorrow. A little twist in that I think she is referrring to bad choices as much as difficult situations of which we have no control, but true, true, true.
Thanks for sharing.

By: Mary

Mary — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:26:41 +0000

I love the analogy of the string of pearls. It is so true.

Prayers continue for you, Emma and your family, Heather.