tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39494550636716771882024-03-05T10:22:55.407-08:00freedom2flythruchrista blog of my journey; praising God no matter what!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12450095742565757707noreply@blogger.comBlogger108125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3949455063671677188.post-43791213132980130832016-09-07T20:15:00.001-07:002016-09-07T20:15:52.585-07:00Amazing how God works!<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">We went to our Wednesday small group tonight and studying James 2:9-13 on how we judge others. We have all felt judged as well as we have judged others. It was a good message and really nice to see that we are not to put ourselves above others. We are to love all people as we love ourselves (Matthew 22:39). Jesus COMMANDED us to "<span style="background-color: #fdfeff; color: #001320; line-height: 20px; text-align: justify;">Love each other as I have loved you" (John 15:12). </span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #fdfeff; color: #001320; line-height: 20px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">After small group, I had to go to Wal-mart and pick up some things that I ordered for work that came in. My hubby did not want to go but came because he does not like me going by myself after dark. So we were picking up the last of our few items before leaving and a couple stopped my husband and told my husband, "Hey! Jesus loves you!" and told him how God has changed him and his wife life by sharing them from 14 years of addiction, 3 years of homelessness, and saving them in prison. They gave God their lives and He took them how they were and changed their lives completely, now they are out sharing with others how God loves them and can make a difference in their lives. </span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #fdfeff; color: #001320; line-height: 20px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I was about 3 isles away and my hubby yells, "Honey, come over here". I came over and said hello and introduced myself. My husband told them I work for the local crisis center. I gave them my personal card and the center's client number. They said they would pass the word around. I should have asked for their name and number as well. </span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #fdfeff; color: #001320; line-height: 20px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This man showed no fear to go up to a stranger and say, "Hey, man! Jesus Loves You!" Reminded me that when God tells us to speak, we speak. If God tells us to do something we do it. What bravery! I know that we met them for a reason and that my card will get to someone in need. </span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #fdfeff; color: #001320; line-height: 20px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Praying for the Adams family! I'm looking forward to meeting y'all again. </span></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12450095742565757707noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3949455063671677188.post-15277573869435461512015-12-27T12:30:00.000-08:002015-12-28T08:54:09.332-08:00Shalom Toda Raba PART IIII<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This day was a very long and busy day though it changed my life. We picked up the doctors took them to the </span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 37.2px;">Tel Aviv hospital for dedication ceremony for the new children's cardio wing. There was a high school choir singing in mostly Hebrew, although we could not understand the words the beautiful melody and their voices sang out. We got to have lunch with Shevet's head nurse and what a blessing that was to learn more about Shevet and Israel. The food was delicious and nothing like hospital cafeteria food here in the states. A full homemade from scratch 5 course meal with local fresh fruit, vegetables, and chicken or fish. We got to go see the children's wing that housed Shevet's children who were recuperating from or preparing for heart surgery. </span></span></span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0WwZFX7d6mWZI8rcpVH_Ywm6RGgonutWGTlrC3UPjzQXFYS6pm0Qz_y5giwk_a6FdU1adeRnApaXTNk0H5IIV6H5vwphwIR_AAXYtY6vJ1pDbSZhpsn3wrRuy6LPznLNPYfIh7JWrkWsx/s1600/Baran+Thumbnail_0.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0WwZFX7d6mWZI8rcpVH_Ywm6RGgonutWGTlrC3UPjzQXFYS6pm0Qz_y5giwk_a6FdU1adeRnApaXTNk0H5IIV6H5vwphwIR_AAXYtY6vJ1pDbSZhpsn3wrRuy6LPznLNPYfIh7JWrkWsx/s1600/Baran+Thumbnail_0.jpg" /></a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 37.2px;">One of the little boys I saw and got to see was Baran </span><span style="font-size: xx-small;">(<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 37.2px;">http://www.shevet.org/children/baran)</span></span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 37.2px;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">.</span> Oh this sweet little one is <br />such a warrior. He has had such a hard journey but </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 37.2px;">oh what a fighter! We took some toys to give to the children so I brought him a bright red matchbox car. I rolled it around his bed and he followed it and me with his eyes. His mama was so sweet, spoke very good English (she says she is "learning"), and has been by his side 24-7 through July to November. She was very appreciative for our visit and our prayers. </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 37.2px;">I will be forever touched by this little one and forever remember his beautiful eyes and the impact that he had on me. Every time I think of him I pray for him and his family. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 37.2px;">We got to see a documentary film on the children's cardio department which was completely heart moving. I cried seeing all the children in need and those that they were helping not only in Israel but also those from surrounding countries and especially in Africa. Israel has the top cardio unit in the world. They are very impressive and resourceful with what they have. It truly made a impression on me and gave me motivation and inspiration that I will speak about later.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> We visited the Mount of Olives, saw the Eastern Gate </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">aka </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Golden Gate</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">, it was </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br />beautiful and fascinating to learn more about the history and culture of the physical <br /><br />sites. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Standing</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">looking out over the Eastern Gate made me think of so many <br /><br />things...</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> Amazing how God has </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">and </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">will fulfill scripture. Just as in Bible (especially in the <br /><br />book of Isaiah which was written over 700</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> years </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">before the </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">birth of <br /><br />Jesus) predicted his birth, death, and second coming.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: medium; text-align: justify;"><b><br />His place of birth...</b></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; text-align: justify;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; text-align: justify;"><br />"But thou, <b>Bethlehem</b> Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting."</span><span style="text-align: justify;"> -</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; text-align: justify;">Micah 5:2 written: 710 BC (OT- </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: xx-small; text-align: justify;">Before Christ</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; text-align: justify;">)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"> God knew that He needed to come and save us; so He is the true hero. He came himself. The virgin birth is spoken of over 700 years BC (Before Christ) and His name is told to us to tell us exactly who He is. </span><br /> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><b>The virgin birth, and His name...</b><br />Isaiah 7:14 written: 758 BC (</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: xx-small;">Before Christ</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">)</span><b>"Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son, and shall call His name </b><a href="http://www.bible-history.com/jesus/jesusuntitled00000376.htm#e1b582da" style="font-weight: bold;"><u>Immanuel</u></a><b>." </b><i><span style="font-size: x-small; font-weight: bold;">Word </span><span style="font-size: large; font-weight: bold;">"Immanuel"</span><span style="font-size: x-small; font-weight: bold;"> means: </span><u><b>God with us</b></u><span style="font-size: x-small; font-weight: bold;">.</span></i><span style="font-size: x-small; font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></div>
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Isaiah 8:8 <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">written: 758 BC (</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: xx-small;">Before Christ</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">) <br /><br />"</span>And he shall pass through Judah; he shall overflow and go over, he shall reach even to the neck; and the stretching out of his wings shall fill the breadth of thy land, O Immanuel."</div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Verdana, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;"><br />"Now the birth of </span><span class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-ESV-23163A" data-link="(<a href="#cen-ESV-23163A" title="See cross-reference A">A</a>)" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Verdana, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 0.625em; line-height: 22px; position: relative; top: 0px; vertical-align: top;"></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Verdana, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">Jesus Christ</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Verdana, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10px; line-height: 22px;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Verdana, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">took place in this way. </span><span class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-ESV-23163B" data-link="(<a href="#cen-ESV-23163B" title="See cross-reference B">B</a>)" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Verdana, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 0.625em; line-height: 22px; position: relative; top: 0px; vertical-align: top;"></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Verdana, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">When his mother Mary had been betrothed</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Verdana, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;"> to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child </span><span class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-ESV-23163C" data-link="(<a href="#cen-ESV-23163C" title="See cross-reference C">C</a>)" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Verdana, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 0.625em; line-height: 22px; position: relative; top: 0px; vertical-align: top;"></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Verdana, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">from the Holy Spirit." - Matthew 1:18</span></div>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br />"He is despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief. And we hid, as it were, our faces from Him; He was despised, and we did not esteem Him. Surely He has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows; yet we esteemed Him stricken, smitten by God, and afflicted. But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; the chastisement for our peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed. All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned, every one to his own way; and the Lord has laid on Him the iniquity of us all." -Isaiah 53 3-6</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I questioned, "Is this an answer to my prayers?" I prayed, "Lord, if this is. You not only have to convince Aaron to let me go but, tell him to come too. I know that is a VERY tall order to fill. But if you want me to go you have to bring him on board too. Praying for Your will not mine." That afternoon, Aaron called me before he was suppose to go to work for the night.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Aaron: How was church? </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Me: You won't believe what they announced at church today!<br />Aaron: What? </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Me: They announced a Israel Mission Trip.<br />Aaron: Awesome! Sign us up!<br /><br />I was thrown in amazement! What?! No talking him into it.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Me: Really?!! It's in October. ???<br />Aaron: oh, ok. I will ask for the time off.<br /><br />What? No, debating me about time off or money. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> The third day we were asked to go to the Gaza strip, we were forewarned that their are sometimes some rockets in that area. Many people told us that we were crazy to go to Israel at this time. This doesn't matter for we believe that we are to go when God calls, that He will take us through or take us home. It's a win - win <br />situation. That goes for when we are in Israel, in our home country, home state, and home town. He is the one who is in charge.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We got to pick up and meet two Gaza doctors that see Shevet's kids and recommends them to be a part of the program. They were very appreciative and told us how they have known the founder since the beginning of Shevet Achim ( </span><span style="font-size: xx-small;">http://www.shevet.org/our-community/about/history</span><span style="font-size: large;"> ). I love seeing Muslims, Jews, Christians loving on children and helping each other serve others. </span><br />
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My first day there I was worn out but so happy to be there. We got there the day that the festival was over so many people still continuing to celebrate and party so, we did not get a lot of sleep to all the loud music, shouting, as well as a few sounds of guns being shot off then girls screaming out side my window at 2:30 am. I think that it just scared them and it wasn't close but still terrifying to wake up to. I don't sleep well without Aaron as it is let alone a new place then a whole new country hearing loud guns. So I just for the opened & read my Bible and devotions and prayed, then got up and got ready day. For me this was blessed time for me and God to really focus on what He was doing in me and how He was going to change my life through this trip. </div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><br />Our hostel (hotel) is right in the middle of Jerusalem on Jaffa St. Every patriotic to their country! I love it! Israeli people are so kind and appreciative of our support to their country. </span></div>
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Jaffa Street was Happenin'!! Our room was on top of the hostel and they had a few sitting areas up there. We could look over and see what was going on in the street. We are people watchers so we enjoyed watching people as we sat on the park bench & from above. <span style="text-align: center;">Here the commuter train, people busy going from work to their jobs, and people singing, playing music, and dancing in the street. The Israeli people are so talented! Sometimes they would sing in Hebrew and other songs in English. It was beautiful no matter if I could understand it or not. We really enjoyed Jaffa Street & Zion's Square. </span><br />
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We met all kinds of Israelis: religious Jews, secular Jews, Christians, Muslims, and those we spoke with love Israel and the Israeli people, calling this their home. Defiantly not what we here in the media in the west. <br />
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On the first morning before going to work with Shevet Achim we went to the Garden Tomb for tour and devotion. This is one of my favorite places. What a blessing it was to do this at the beginning of our trip. It really put things into perspective. </div>
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Our tour guide was a young man from Poland, who was there because his home land was desolate from war and he spent 3 months in Israel as a volunteer at the garden.You could see the light of God in his face and his words. He was great on historical information as well as the Bible. </div>
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<span style="text-align: center;"> There was a wall with Arabic writing above it. I asked and a gentleman answered me saying there is a Masque right there and the Muslims built a wall and the writing says, "</span><span style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">There is no god but Allah." <br /><br /> I found this very interesting. I would like to speak to them and ask them why they chose that phrase and that location. I really like to hear others people's beliefs and opinions even when they differ greatly against mine. </span></span></div>
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<br />One of my favorite stories about Jesus was John 4 where He met the Samaritan woman at the well. Where he strikes up a conversation with asking for a drink of water and tells her that He is the everlasting water & if she had Him she would never thirst again. She asked how was that possible? When we accept Him as LORD and Savior then He will satisfy our needs and fill us with Him, His Spirit.<br /><br />
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Hebrew lesson: Shalom means Peace. Toda Raba means Thank you very much.<br />
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I know that it has almost been a month since we've been home from Israel. It felt like a whirl-wind to get there and busy busy while we were there and when we came home we hit the floor running back to work. We thank you so for your support, encouragement, and patience with me on getting this down.<br />
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God answered prayers from the beginning to the end and then some. I cannot go into every thing so I will be sharing only certain stories and experiences that I feel that God tells me to share.<br />
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God was amazing on how everything came to pass, from invitation to go, us saying yes, raising money to go, as well as getting our jobs to comply for time off. It was perfect timing and perfect plan. My last day of school was the day I flew out and Aaron finally found someone to cover for him for a few extra days. Getting finals and work done so we could go was amazing! God had His hand all over it.<br />
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I flew with our friends Kim and Leo from Atlanta to Paris to Tel Aviv Israel. It was a LONG trip but very nice. Aaron flew my first night in Israel. My first day we woke up at 7 am, we walked to Shevet Achim (http://www.shevet.org/), which is a medical ministry for children who are in need for heart surgery, most of the children are from Gaza, Jordan, Iraq, and Iran. We first had a tour of the Shevet home, meeting volunteers, & staff. We had morning devotion with scripture reading, singing worship songs & hymns and praying in thanksgiving & asking for guidance. I fully enjoyed this time with meeting our new brothers & sisters in Christ.<br />
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This is the new door and inside of the courtyard, absolutely beautiful! They have made great changes to this place!<br />
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and loved. Many may think that cleaning the johns would be a bummer thing but I find it soothing. I cleaned houses for a living for over 8 years and it is such a sense of accomplishment when something is cleaned and smells nice. Two, I appreciate a clean home, especially a bathroom, and bathrooms need to be prayed over too. Everyone uses the facilities and even God can meet them on the white porcelain throne and pipes need prayer too especially in a house that is old. So know that no job is too small for God to bless and He cares for the small things.<br />
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For lunch the Mothers, that come to stay to get help for their children, cooked lunch every day for 35-40 people, except their Holy day Friday so, we had the most delicious Kurdish food. Absolutely delicious!! The first time I have ever had Kurdish food and I could eat it every day! They have a long family style table that sits 30-40 people. Here we sat with people from all around the world, Christians and Muslims together, filling our bellies with the most delicious food talking and smiling together. What a blessed day it was!<br />
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After lunch we did some more cleaning and then welcomed two new mothers and their. children into the Shevet home. I did not know how they would receive us, one we look completely different than them, speak a completely different language... yet gratitude seems to come only in one language: SMILES, HUGS, and KISSES. We stood in the small court yard to say hello and welcome them and they came up to us with big hugs and kisses on each cheek. Oh what joy it was to be a part of this! We met sweet little Doaa (http://shevet.org/children/doaa-0) and Stafro (http://shevet.org/children/stafro). Oh what a joy they are! What a Blessed Day!!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i><br />"</i><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Corbel, Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Now you are the body of Christ and individually members of it."</i> <br />- 1 Corinthians 12:27</span> <i> </i></span><br /> </div>
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Toda Raba, Shalom. <br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12450095742565757707noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3949455063671677188.post-80471403136049881692015-09-05T11:54:00.002-07:002015-09-05T11:54:41.907-07:00To get a face lift on life we must first have a character peel. <span class="userContent" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}"> <span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">What
you do in adversity really is a character peel. Peeling back the layers of yourself to your true self through adversity, it will show your true colors. It will you that you are bitter or make you better, fake or real; It will show yourself and others what you truly believe and where you truly stand. You truly learn if you believe what
you say you believe, who your support is and who really cares. It may not feel
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<span class="userContent" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}">http://quoteaddicts.com/133706 </span><span class="userContentSecondary fcg"></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12450095742565757707noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3949455063671677188.post-28907826058040741862015-07-09T14:09:00.000-07:002015-09-05T11:57:52.657-07:00Every good and perfect gift... <span style="font-size: large;"> I found out in 2011 that I was allergic to dogs because my allergies got so bad that my eyes would bulge out and swell up like balls of jelly. Talk about attractive! I was so sad because I had two wonderful dogs that we raised from puppies for 8 1/2 years. It broke my heart when my husband came home and saw my eyes bulging out and one swollen shut. I did not want to give my babies away. He finally said it was time. God answered our prayers and we found great homes for both dogs. Peaches went to a family friend and we put Buddy on a Rottweiler rescue website and found the perfect family for him. He now lives on a farm and goes swimming almost everyday. I feel like a birth mom that gets to go get visit and they send me pictures and videos of my babies enjoying their new family and home. I could not be more happy to get those pictures and videos of my babies looking happy and well.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I am so completely happy for my babies, I miss them and miss having furry friends greet me every time I come home in the past 4 years. I learned that I could probably do well with a hypoallergenic dog. My parents had a poodle, Snuggles, and I never had any allergy problems with her. So I decided I would look for me a hypoallergenic breed, so I decided that I would start researching. I found one! I went to visit the breeder and her sweet dog. I asked an odd request that probably no one has asked before. I asked if I could hold Isabella and rub my face all over her fur. I knew that I would know in 15-20 minutes if she would bother my eyes or not. So excitedly when 20 to 30 mins. later I had no reaction at all. So for Christmas last year I got a puppy! She was not ready to come home until the end of January but I was so excited!!! I went over name after name. My mother wanted me to name her Fifi, No way. Others said Sophia, Nah. or Isabella... No. That is her mama's name. Finally decided that I would name her Belle. I am a huge Beauty and Beast fan and I knew it had to be Belle. And so Belle it is. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">So I waited patiently until the end of January when I got to pick my Belle up and bring her home. She had grown so much since I had last seen her yet she was still so tiny. She weighed 1.6 lbs. and was a little longer than the size of my hand. I was so excited! Totally fell in love very quickly! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> She now weighs almost 4lbs. and is such a fast little one and is so much fun! I don't know what I ever did without her. She is such a joy in our lives. So love this furbaby! </span><br />
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Our sweet Belle!<br />
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Belle on our camping trip to Idaho.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"> Many of my loved ones have asked me about Belle and what our experience has been. She is so much fun and I will defiantly be posting later more about our</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"> adventures.</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12450095742565757707noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3949455063671677188.post-40066839600133116552015-01-16T06:00:00.000-08:002015-01-16T08:27:07.419-08:00I want to celebrate with you but please be sensitive. I read a blog today (http://blitheblog.com/i-could-have-a-baby-but-she-could-not/) and had my own comments about it. Now, please readers, try and not take my words as harsh, and I try to do the same with yours. I did feel it painted many women who have lost babies or have had infertility issues as being cold-hearted and lugubrious towards those who have full wombs, and arms of beautiful cooing babies that look at their mama and papas with endearment that cannot be faked or made. I love the seeing pregnant women, women and families with lots of children, hearing children laughing and yes even crying. My heart wants to join in with the laughs, smiles and comfort the crying wee ones. I am excited when more babies are joining our world; I just wish I was apart of that group of joining too. I want to celebrate with you but please be sensitive.<br />
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Though, yes, there are times where it is hard for me. It is mostly hard for me to see mother's who say they don't want to be pregnant with the morning sickness, that they hate getting fat with all the baby fat during pregnancy, complain about being up all night with a baby/children, or how oh you don't want one of these whiny crying things... Yes, I would take your morning sickness any day, the medication the doctor's prescribe make me nauseated any way. Oh yes, I will take that baby fat any day, the medication makes me gain weight anyway. So please be sensitive to me when you say such things, because I have to deal with many of those things and yet you have your tummy full of a growing baby or your arms are full of a baby to hold. When mine have never made it pass 3 months along. So yes I am excited for you though please think of me and my journey and be sensitive with the words you use. I would love to be up all night with babies, having a messy house cause children mess it up as soon as you clean it, I would take it ALL, my friend.<br />
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It hurts most when people say things and ask things without thinking. I probably have heard them all! Trust me it's been 15 years... Most of the time I refrain myself but, please forgive if you are appalled at my replies which many times I do not say.<br />
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- So when y'all gonna get busy and have some babies?! *Trust me, we are busy! Would you like to see our calendar? We chart, you know. :)<br />
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- So do you know what causes those baby bumps? *Yep, we have lost 7 my dear.<br />
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- Do you not like sex? *Seriously, lack of baby doesn't mean lack of lovin', honey.<br />
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- I want a grandbaby/nephew/niece...? *I want to give you one. I wish it was as easy as saying I want one then we would already have one. Did you think of that?<br />
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- You're getting older honey? Time clock is tickin'. *(my most shock face I can put on) Really?!! O MyGosh!!! What Happened?!!! I never even though of that!!!<br />
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- Did you try this position? Did you try that? *Seriously?!! (I even get this from men, yeah, can you say AWKWARD!! My husband almost decked a guy because of this one).<br />
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- Have you seen a specialist? What did they say was wrong with you? or What's wrong with you? *I understand that people are curious, though if it was something I was doing wrong trust me I would of fixed it long ago. Most of the time it's no one's fault that they cannot have a baby.<br />
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- Oh you can just adopt. *Seriously, oh if it was as easy as going down to the store and buying a gallon of milk.<br />
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- Oh how many children do you have? *This one is difficult for me. I understand that in our society that this is a common question to get to know people and find common ground. Though, it's hard for someone who has lost a baby(s) or suffers from infertility. How do you answer? If I answer No, I usually get one or two answers.<br />
- Why not? *Would you like all my medical records so you can read them for yourself?<br />
- Don't you like children? *Oh, yes, I do. Just because you don't have any doesn't mean you don't want any.<br />
If I say I do, we have had multiple losses.<br />
-Oh, how many? What happened? How far along were you each time? *I don't know. Would you like to see my medical records and see where the doctor says no reason for miscarriage.<br />
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- You must of sinned to cause God to take your children/or not give you any? *Really? I never seen that in scripture. He felt differently than that with Sarah, Hannah, Rebekah, Elizabeth, Job...<br />
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- You need to not sweep under your bed, then you'll get pregnant. *seriously?!<br />
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- You need to just forget about it and then you'll get pregnant. *ummm, why don't you try that. <br />
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- Gain weight and then you'll get pregnant. *It's not always about weight, honey.<br />
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- Don't eat after 4 pm.<br />
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- Are you pregnant yet? *You would know if I was.<br />
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- Are you fat yet? *No, this isn't a nice way of asking if someone is pregnant.<br />
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- Light a candle every night.<br />
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- Lose weight and then you'll get pregnant. *Medication can make you gain. So it isn't always losing weight.<br />
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- Aren't you over that yet? It's been six months, year... *Like the ache of a lost baby goes away.<br />
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- Oh you don't want any of those brats anyways. They cost too much. *mmmm, yeah I do. Mine won't be brats. ;)<br />
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I do not blame all these stupid things people say on them. Many people are not taught how to deal with death, death of a baby by miscarriage/still birth/early infant death or infertility. Just as we are not taught how to grieve or deal with the loss of a baby or face of infertility. Our society is a quiet society, I was not taught how to act or react to these situations. I want to know what to say and do when the questions come up, some of them are just innocent questions and curious people. I am still learning how to deal with people and the things they say and do; hopefully becoming more capable of how to deal with them with love, mercy and grace. So when you ask someone a question, they hesitate, seem uncomfortable, it may not be that we don't want to talk about it. It may be that we don't know what to say. <br />
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I want to be seen as a mother; I have lost 7 babies that I love dearly. I just don't want the third degree. Some days I want to talk about it other days I don't. Please don't think I am awkward if I do, or I'm being rude if I don't. Some days are just harder than others, please remember that.<br />
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Here are some helpful things to say or do if your loved ones have lost a baby or are facing infertility..<br />
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<li> send cards sympathy - thinking of you cards. We hate it when they stop. You don't have to go into detail why you are sending it. Just to say love you, thinking of you... I love it when people mention my little ones because they recognize that their mine too. It doesn't matter if it's been six months, years...</li>
<li>on Mother's Day or baby's birthday sending card, giving hugs or even donating in the name of their little one(s). <br />*I have kept every card, gift, and sweet reminder that people have given us for our sweet babes. I pull them out periodically and reminisce over my sweet babes and our loving family and loved ones. <br />*When church congregation asks mothers to stand in honor, I loved it when friends would come stand with me.</li>
<li> When there is a loss, the only thing that you can say is <b>I am sorry</b>. Don't say it if you don't mean it. Please don't say I know how you feel unless you do. It's hollow if you haven't. </li>
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<li>Let them know it's okay for them to be upset or cry. Many times we don't want to upset others so we keep it inside.</li>
<li>When there is a loss, offer help, make suggestions, or just surprise with little things. <br /> *One of the sweetest things my friend did after a loss of one of our babies, she just came over, didn't expect me to get out of my pjs, or for my house to be clean, made the tea, and we just sat in silence and drank tea. She didn't expect me to say anything, it was nice that I just had someone there.</li>
<li>Fix meals, frozen, homemade, pre-made, take out, anything... Anything is appreciated. It's nice to just be able to pull something out and not have to think about what you are going to do for dinner.</li>
<li>When someone says something insensitive, speak up for them. No one has to act ugly. Sometimes people don't realize what they said or are saying. It's nice to not feel you have to defend yourself, your baby, your husband or your marriage.</li>
<li>Ask her out for lunch or coffee/tea or ask to bring lunch over.</li>
<li>Ask how things are going... if she isn't interested in talking about it don't be offended.</li>
<li>Ask if she wants someone to go to doctor visits with her. Many times there are so many appointment for loss or infertility that spouse cannot go with them to everyone. It's a hard thing to do alone.</li>
<li>still invite them to showers, birthday parties, kids activities, holidays... <br /> *Please don't be offended if they decline or leave early.</li>
<li>Be open to dialog about things beliefs and issues. <br /> *I remember when my nephew Chase said so sweetly, "Aunt Kymmy, at least you didn't have to hold the baby and then lose it". I was so touched that he thought of my heart, so I replied, "Oh buddy, thank you for thinking of my heart, though I would of loved to hold my babies. It would be nice to say hello before having to say goodbye". He replied, "Oh, I get it. I never thought of it like that" as he gave me big hugs.</li>
<li>Let them know that you love them. That they are a complete and awesome person whether they have a baby or not. Many times we feel incomplete, lost, deficient, insufficient, forgotten...</li>
<li>The best thing I feel that is helpful is to say you will pray for us, but don't say it unless you are. I loved it when they would ask to pray for me on the spot whether it be at church or at Walmart parking lot. Ask if they decline, don't be offended. </li>
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If they decline ask when you ask them if you could help in a certain way, ask when would a good time be (some times it is just a difficult time) or ask what else can you could do to be helpful. Make suggestions, don't ever be offended. It was very sweet of you to ask. Sometimes in loss and grief over a loss of a baby or a failure of a infertility treatment we don't know what to say or do. It is a grief process and not always easy to know what to talk about or how to say it or say it with out tears.<br />
<br />
I did love how the blogger reached out to people who face infertility, how she encouraged encouragement of couples who face the loss of fertility and wants to show them love and compassion. I thank the blogger for posting on this sensitive issue and glad she showed love and compassion.</div>
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<span class="versenum" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 22px; position: relative; top: 0px; vertical-align: top;"> "</span><span style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">Rejoice with those who rejoice; </span></div>
<span style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;"><div style="text-align: center;">
mourn with those who mourn." </div>
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- <span style="font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.1;">Romans 12:15</span></div>
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Many ask why a Christian wears and displays the cross around
ones neck and around their home. One of my loved ones and I had a wonderful
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My loved one asked me, "Why do you wear such a gruesome
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I replied, "It's to remind me of what He has done for
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My loved one: "That seems gruesome to hang a symbol
around one's neck of how the way they were murder. Would you wear a bullet if
he was killed by a gun?" <br /></div>
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Me: "Yes, of course, because He did it all to cover my
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The thing we need to realize is yes, those who took part
in his beating, shaming, suffering, condemnation and crucifixion was wrong and sinned (just as our own sins), though it wasn't the nails that held
Jesus to the cross, it was LOVE!! He could have called down angels to save Him
though He knew what needed to happen (Matthew 26:53). He knew He needed to die
to pay for our sins. <br />
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It was on the cross that He said, “It is finished” (John
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because He loved you first (Romans 5:8) </div>
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and you react in loving Him back <br />with all your heart, mind and soul (Matthew 22:37). </div>
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We went to see a friends this week and during my stay I poured out my heart to her about what happened and my struggles. Oh how my dear friend, Dawn, was so sweet to me, giving me sweet words of support, encouragement, and the hope of peace. She set up her iphone to play a song that has touched my heart and every day since. <br /><br /> So, I just had to share. <br />
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<br /><br /> It's okay to have questions <span itemprop="articleBody">(Psalm 10; 44:23-24; 74; 77; Hebrews 11:6)</span>, it's okay to not understand. God does not expect us to get everything or to understand what is going on. I certainly don't understand and finally decided that is just fine. I'm going to lean on Him and He is going to bring me through this. Just the same as He wants to bring you through too. <br /><br /> Lord, though I have no answers and it still hurts. I am going to trust You anyways and always! Love You Lord!! <br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12450095742565757707noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3949455063671677188.post-16736530520308830732013-11-15T14:27:00.002-08:002013-11-15T14:57:50.834-08:00Day #13 I am grateful for computers. <span class="userContent" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}">I am grateful for computers because I love to write though if I did
everything with pen and paper I would be here forever because I hate
messy papers. Lol! Ok, I am a lil’ OCD in my own way. :b</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12450095742565757707noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3949455063671677188.post-88977213625932125852013-11-15T14:26:00.002-08:002013-11-15T14:26:36.567-08:00Day #12 I am grateful for my close dear friends. <span class="userContent" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}">I have many of them, the more I think about it the more I amazed how
many I have and how amazingly they came into my life. Though sometimes
God brings us into each other’s path and leads us to another area
doesn’t mean that we will be apart. God has a journey for each of us,
though we may not be in physical vicinity of one another doesn’t mean
our<span class="text_exposed_show"> friendship is strained or gone. I am
amazed at the people God has given me and no matter how long time has
passed; we just pick up where we left off like there is no problem. I am
so excited for these relationships He has brought me and the
relationships He will bring into my path. Our my sweet loved ones, you
know who you are, I adore you! I am mentally hugging you! Love you
forever and always!</span></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12450095742565757707noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3949455063671677188.post-26425677788274557312013-11-15T14:24:00.000-08:002013-11-15T14:24:25.088-08:00Day #11 I am grateful for technology. <span class="userContent" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}">I am grateful for technology; that we can at a push of a button or a
few buttons contact our loved ones in a just a few minutes. We so take
for granted that we can phone, Skype, email, Facebook… and keep in touch
with those we love. I so appreciate that each day I can talk to my
hubby, that I can call my mama, that I can email pictures to my friends
and share what is going on in our lives. I am so grateful to live in
this day and age to have this wonderful opportunity to stay close to all
my loved ones!</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12450095742565757707noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3949455063671677188.post-82831314035937989742013-11-15T14:23:00.001-08:002013-11-15T14:23:13.951-08:00Day #10 I am grateful for my grandparents. <span class="userContent" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}">I am grateful for my grandparents: my mother’s parents (I never got to
meet her father because he died when she was 11, her mother died when I
was 6, Grandmama Mary was very sweet and the memories I have of her are
all dear to my heart), my father’s parents, Grandma Dixie and Granddaddy Fuzz, who have been a major part
of my life, and Mafalda Cannone who adopted me as her granddaughter. M<span class="text_exposed_show">y Grandma Dixie who said, “the next one is mine” and kept her word ,
she rocked me, took care of me and prayed over and for me. My
Granddaddy Fuzz has me wrapped around his little finger as he always
has. All because two people have fell in love so many wonderful people
have come into my life and most of all I was born. I thank you all for
loving me unconditionally. To my adopted Grandmother Mafalda, who I am
so grateful for, thank you for always listening, loving and praying for
me. I am so blessed that these people are a part of my life and the love
they give and share. Thank you for loving me like no other.</span></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12450095742565757707noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3949455063671677188.post-56349334162916594772013-11-15T14:21:00.002-08:002013-11-15T14:21:40.793-08:00Day #9 I am grateful for books.<span class="userContent" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}">I am grateful for books; I loved reading and looking at books as a child though that passion dwindled away as I got older.
It was boring and too time consuming to read. Though after I became an
adult I began to read again and the passion came back. Aaron has told me
one day that I had so many books I could start my own library. When I
replied with a smile and en<span class="text_exposed_show">thusiastic
YES, Can I? He said, No. Oh well, LOL!! Though I cannot have my own
library; I still love books, love to read and research new things. I
have met too many that cannot read or don’t want to read and it breaks
my heart; they are missing out on some many things. There are so many
books and adventures and so little time. Good night y’all going to go
read before bed. Sweet reads before sweet dreams!</span></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12450095742565757707noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3949455063671677188.post-84943286496049169062013-11-15T14:20:00.000-08:002013-11-15T14:20:35.214-08:00Day #8 I am grateful for my country.<span class="userContent" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}">I am so grateful to live in this country of liberty and opportunity. I
am so grateful to have the freedom to worship God the way I believe He
has called me to do. I am so grateful that we have a rich history of
people who have stood up for freedom and liberty. Even though our
country has major problems and major failures, I love her and I will
stand by her. My<span class="text_exposed_show"> life is all about God,
Family and Country. America I believe it is still a beautiful and
wonderful place to live, work and raise a family. I am so proud that I
have family and friends throughout the past and present that have fought
and are fighting for the land of the free. I am so grateful to all have
served our country. I salute the flag and our soldiers for I know that
we would not be here if our people and soldiers did not stand for our
Constitution. God bless America and our troops!</span></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12450095742565757707noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3949455063671677188.post-77573803123778027602013-11-15T14:19:00.001-08:002013-11-15T14:19:28.327-08:00Day #7 I am grateful for God’s Word.<span class="userContent" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}">I am so grateful for God’s word, The Bible. I so grateful I can trust
it and rely on it in every aspect of my life. I am grateful that I can
trust that God cannot lie (Numbers 23:19, Malachi 3:6, 1 Samuel 15:29,
Romans 3:4, Titus 1:2, Hebrews 6:18), I can trust his character (Isaiah
40:8, 1 Peter 1:25) because I trust His word, I trust his word because I
can trust His character. It brings me guidance, hope, comfort, and
peace that go beyond understanding (Philippians 4:7). God is good all
the time and all the time God is good!</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12450095742565757707noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3949455063671677188.post-65977560444221240102013-11-08T22:01:00.000-08:002013-11-08T22:01:10.495-08:00Thankful Month Day #6<span class="userContent" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}">Day #6 I am grateful for my babies. </span><br />
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I am grateful for my babies even though they are not here with me and
they are with God, they have taught me so much. I have learned that you
can love someone that you have never met. That it would be wonderful to
say hello before you had to say goodbye. If I can survive loosing you, I
can survive anything. That life is all about trusting God and not your
circ<span class="text_exposed_show">umstances. I learned that I needed
to have Mercy before I could have Grace. Though the pain still hurts
from my empty arms, I wouldn’t trade you for anything for you. I love
you and cannot wait to see you and hold you in my arms. I have learned
that I can trust in God with anything because I can trust Him with
everyone of you and that y’all are happy and content while waiting for
me to come home. </span></span><br />
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and Clayton, are so dear to me. They are such blessings to me and I
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me for being so cruel and for sticking up for me when needed. I so
appreciate their friendship and excited that I am an aunt to some of the
greatest kids I know. I thank you for all the good memories and many
more to come! Thank you for all you done and do, it does not go
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God has sent me so many friends and loved ones! Some being blood while
others are just knitted in my heart. Though time may run away from us
and us not staying close, we are always like we never left. So
appreciate all that they have done for us and all your support! We love
you forever and always!!</span><br />
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either should fall, one can pick up the other. But how miserable are
those who fall and don’t have a companion to help them up!</span> <span class="text Eccl-4-11" id="en-CEB-17393"><sup class="versenum">11 </sup>Also</span><span class="text Eccl-4-11" id="en-CEB-17393">, if two lie down together, they can stay warm. But how can anyone stay warm alone?</span> <span class="text Eccl-4-12" id="en-CEB-17394"><sup class="versenum">12 </sup>Also, one can be overpowered, but two together can put up resistance. A three-ply cord doesn’t easily snap. </span></div>
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<span class="userContent">Day #3 I am thankful for my parents. <br /><br /> My
parents are so special to me! Thank you for putting up with me, for
lovingly disciplining me and spanking my butt when I need one, sticking
by me even when I fell on my face, helping me up when I am<span class="text_exposed_show">
down, forgiving me, making me laugh and learn to laugh at myself;
teaching me to stand up for what I believe in even when it is not
popular, teaching me to that marriage isn't easy but it is worth it,
that family is important and teaching me to love unconditionally to all
who come into my path. I love you! Always and Forever!! </span></span><br />
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He is my best friend, my life, my rock, my lover, my
companion, my partner, my everything!! We have been friends for 16
years, been married 14 years! It has been many Wonderful years and many more to come
BeBe! You are my beloved and I am yours (Song of Solomon 6:2), Always
and Forever!!</span></div>
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<span class="userContent" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}">I know I am behind, so be patient with me as I catch up! <br /> <br /> #1 thing I am thankful for is GOD. <br /> <br />
I know He is taboo to talk about but I cannot keep my mouth
shut. My GOD is amazing! He is my Rock (Psalm 62:7), my Comforter
(Isaiah 61:2; Psalm 86:17), my Shield (Psalms 5:11-12), my Shepherd
(Psalm 18:1-2; Psalm 23), my Strength (Psalm 18:1-2; Philippians
4:12-13), my Ligh<span class="text_exposed_show">t and Salvation (Isaiah
12:2; Psalm 27:1) , my Resurrection and Eternal Life (John 11:25-26),
my Victory (1 John 5:4), my Refuge (Psalm 9:9-10), and my Friend (John
15:5).<br /> <br /> He has changed my life! He gives
me hope and peace in the midst of the roaring storms I have, do, and
will face. He will never forsake or leave me (Deuteronomy 31:6, Hebrews
13:5). He has written me on the palm of His hand (Book of Isaiah 49:16)
and there I am safe and nothing can separate us (John 10:27-30; Romans
8:38-39). He is mine and I am His (Isaiah 43:1, Isaiah 62:1-12). Forever
and Always I will be His! Thank you LORD!!</span></span><br />
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Saw a video tonight that touched my heart. I hope it touches yours too. <br />
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<span class="uficommentbody">Someone told me their plan of salvation yesterday: she gave a list of what that I needed to do and have to spend eternity in what she called heaven. It doesn't matter what her list was, because many people have their own list; but we need not others opinion on what God wants and what they think we need to let us into the pearly gates. We need to know what God wants. <br /><br />In the Bible the plan of
salvation (plan to get to heaven and be with Him) is clear. </span><br />
<span data-reactid=".r[1ybv3].[1][4][1]{comment615765741820196_618595208203916}.[0].{right}.[0].{left}.[0].[0].[0][3].[0].[3]"><span data-reactid=".r[1ybv3].[1][4][1]{comment615765741820196_618595208203916}.[0].{right}.[0].{left}.[0].[0].[0][3].[0].[3].[0]"><br data-reactid=".r[1ybv3].[1][4][1]{comment615765741820196_618595208203916}.[0].{right}.[0].{left}.[0].[0].[0][3].[0].[3].[0].[1]" />
<span class="uficommentbody"><span data-reactid=".r[1ybv3].[1][4][1]{comment615765741820196_618595208203916}.[0].{right}.[0].{left}.[0].[0].[0][3].[0].[3].[0].[2]">#1-
We need to realize that we are sinners in need of a Savior and realize we don't
deserve nothing but hell and that we cannot do anything earn it. (Isaiah 64:6,
Romans 3, Romans 6:23, Ephesians 2:8-9 ) For a cancer patient does not realize
they need a cure until they realize they have a disease. Same with a person does not realize that they need a savior until they see themselves as a sinner. </span><br />
<br data-reactid=".r[1ybv3].[1][4][1]{comment615765741820196_618595208203916}.[0].{right}.[0].{left}.[0].[0].[0][3].[0].[3].[0].[4]" />
<span class="uficommentbody"><span data-reactid=".r[1ybv3].[1][4][1]{comment615765741820196_618595208203916}.[0].{right}.[0].{left}.[0].[0].[0][3].[0].[3].[0].[5]">#2-
Repent (not just be sorry but to TURN away from sin) and Believe (Jesus is who
He said He is and the Gospel =good news) (John 14:16, John 4: 13 & 21-24,
Romans 6:23, John 3:16, Mark 1:15, 1Cor 15:1-4, Romans 4:25-5:2, Romans 10:9-11
&13, 1 John 1:3-4, Acts 4:12, Galatians 3:26) </span></span><br data-reactid=".r[1ybv3].[1][4][1]{comment615765741820196_618595208203916}.[0].{right}.[0].{left}.[0].[0].[0][3].[0].[3].[0].[6]" />
<br data-reactid=".r[1ybv3].[1][4][1]{comment615765741820196_618595208203916}.[0].{right}.[0].{left}.[0].[0].[0][3].[0].[3].[0].[7]" />
<span class="uficommentbody"><span data-reactid=".r[1ybv3].[1][4][1]{comment615765741820196_618595208203916}.[0].{right}.[0].{left}.[0].[0].[0][3].[0].[3].[0].[8]">Take
the song Amazing Grace 2nd verse:<br />
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span><br data-reactid=".r[1ybv3].[1][4][1]{comment615765741820196_618595208203916}.[0].{right}.[0].{left}.[0].[0].[0][3].[0].[3].[0].[9]" />
<span class="uficommentbody"><span data-reactid=".r[1ybv3].[1][4][1]{comment615765741820196_618595208203916}.[0].{right}.[0].{left}.[0].[0].[0][3].[0].[3].[0].[10]">"T'was
Grace that taught my heart to fear.</span></span><br data-reactid=".r[1ybv3].[1][4][1]{comment615765741820196_618595208203916}.[0].{right}.[0].{left}.[0].[0].[0][3].[0].[3].[0].[11]" />
<span class="uficommentbody"><span data-reactid=".r[1ybv3].[1][4][1]{comment615765741820196_618595208203916}.[0].{right}.[0].{left}.[0].[0].[0][3].[0].[3].[0].[12]">And
Grace, my fears relieved.</span></span><br data-reactid=".r[1ybv3].[1][4][1]{comment615765741820196_618595208203916}.[0].{right}.[0].{left}.[0].[0].[0][3].[0].[3].[0].[13]" />
<span class="uficommentbody"><span data-reactid=".r[1ybv3].[1][4][1]{comment615765741820196_618595208203916}.[0].{right}.[0].{left}.[0].[0].[0][3].[0].[3].[0].[14]">How
precious did that Grace appear</span></span><br data-reactid=".r[1ybv3].[1][4][1]{comment615765741820196_618595208203916}.[0].{right}.[0].{left}.[0].[0].[0][3].[0].[3].[0].[15]" />
<span class="uficommentbody"><span data-reactid=".r[1ybv3].[1][4][1]{comment615765741820196_618595208203916}.[0].{right}.[0].{left}.[0].[0].[0][3].[0].[3].[0].[16]">The
hour I first believed."</span></span><br data-reactid=".r[1ybv3].[1][4][1]{comment615765741820196_618595208203916}.[0].{right}.[0].{left}.[0].[0].[0][3].[0].[3].[0].[17]" />
<br data-reactid=".r[1ybv3].[1][4][1]{comment615765741820196_618595208203916}.[0].{right}.[0].{left}.[0].[0].[0][3].[0].[3].[0].[18]" /> <span class="uficommentbody"><span data-reactid=".r[1ybv3].[1][4][1]{comment615765741820196_618595208203916}.[0].{right}.[0].{left}.[0].[0].[0][3].[0].[3].[0].[19]">John
Newton (1725-1807) was a slave trader and owned a slave boat that transported
thousands of slaves, he wrote this song, Amazing Grace. In the second verse he
shows that he learned that NOTHING but the GRACE of GOD could save him and he
could NOT earn the GRACE of GOD, the second line of the second verse shows that
he realized that only Grace can release his fears of Hell. Oh how precious it
is when we realize that we cannot earn God's love for He loved us first (Romans
5:8), that we cannot earn God's grace (Ephesians 2:8), for it is for His glory
for no one can boast. Once you are adopted into God's family then you
are His, for He will never leave you more forsake you (Deuteronomy 31:6,
Hebrews 13:5). This is why it is called, Amazing Grace my friend. Completely
Amazing, isn't it?!! <br /> </span></span></span></span></span><br />
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