I've cried a lot. Over not being able to care for my mother while she was so sick. Over the loss of my sister's baby that has been prayed for and hoped for and dreamed for. Over the weight of being given the privilege to care for our own new baby- why me and not sister? Over holding our Littlest with open hands as she is not my own, but God's. Over my husband's love for hunting and my selfish, control-freak sinful heart response to it. This week was hard.
I'm pretty much ready to look back and say, "Oh. Okay. So that's what God was doing." I might not ever get to that place, but while I wait, I will take heart in what I do know....that He loves me and not a thing happens in my life or the lives of those I love, without first passing through his hands. That is something to smile about. And somebody around here has been doing just that.
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Bless your heart! While I do not know you personally, I will be praying for you and your entire family. It sounds like to me that you all need God's arms to wrap around you and comfort you. I love your blog, and I always look forward to your posts. I pray that each day will get better for each and every one of you!
love those precious pictures!! and so very sorry to hear about your momma and sweet sister. My heart is breaking for her and your family.. I will continue to pray for peace and love to surround you all. much love, ev
I am so sorry to hear that your mom has been so sick and that your sister lost her sweet baby. I know how much she has prayed for and hoped for that sweet baby, and I was praying for her too. my heart breaks for her and all of you. i will keep you all in my prayers, and ask God for his peace that passes all understanding. beautiful pictures of your littlest! i hope she's is smiling more and crying less these days :)
Your sisters blog definitely made me cry the other day. My heart is still aching for her, so and I can't imagine how you feel as her sister. I had not thought about the fact that you are celebrating life and she is grieving loss...I'm praying for you both now. I think that the simple fact that you acknowledge this says so much about your love for each other. I am praying this morning for you both!
Wow. Sounds like you have had a rough run of things lately. Been thinking about your sweet famiy!
Just want you to know that I'm praying for your whole family during this trying time. Seasons of life can sure be heavy sometimes. Praise Him for that little sweet baby girl of yours. That picture of her on your shoulder is precious. Thinking about yall!!
Oh, just so, so, sorry for your family right now. I see a lot of Littlest's daddy in her in a couple of the pictures...I know that changes all the time in babies, but still :)
I was devastated when I read your sister's post. So sorry for everything that's been going on.
Thanks for your honesty... just what I needed to read to put things into perspective. I hope your Mom is feeling better. Thinking of your sister.
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