The first thing I will list has effected me greatly... although it has been very very difficult. Last year, I fell on the ice and messed up my foot badly, and it was repaired with a bunch of metal in my foot. Through that experience God has taught me so much. First, that I have much to be thankful for... walking is a great blessing. One becomes very aware of this fact when unable to walk for months. Second, that I have a wonderful family. My husband and children did so much when I was simply unable to. I have a new and deeper appreciation for each of them. Third, I have learned that it is ok to be on the receiving end of help. This was hard for me. And finally, it has helped me learn to trust God and praise Him in all things. He has carried me through and I am thrilled to report that I can walk quite well now.
I am thankful for my friends and my family. Through moves and difficulties they have never left me feeling abandoned or alone. I have been so blessed by family and friends that words can not express my gratitude.
I miscarried in 2007.. the baby would have been due at the start of this year. At Christmas, the thought assailed me that we should have been celebrating this Christmas will a little one in the house... but that was not in God's plan and I was drawn into a greater sense of appreciation for the children I do have. And although it is still difficult to think on this great loss, I also have come to appreciate the blessings that my family is to me. Why is it that we so often need to face loss to truly appreciate what we have?
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Your post was so tender. The things we take for granted - simply walking! Oh my. And I feel your pain over the loss of your child. I'm so sorry you miscarried. I miscarried in '98 and each July 20 is hard to face but it does get easier. Happy Thankful Thursday and praying God's blessings for you and yours in the upcoming year.
Yes, we do take so many things for granted...even walking.
Happy New Year!
Bless your heart! My mother just broke her thigh bone 2 1/2 weeks ago when she fell out the back door on the ice. She is coming home from rehab on Friday.
I am sorry for the loss of your child earlier in '08...I can't imagine the pain you feel.
God is more than enough in our lives and He is so faithful. He carries us when we can't carry ourselves.
Thank you for reminding me to not take the simple things like walking for granted.
Happy New Year and Happy TT!
Happy New Year dear one, may sweet blessings flow in your life in 2009.
Praying for God's comfort as you continue to feel the sting of the loss of your baby. Those anniversary dates can be quite hard.
It is interesting how the Lord uses our struggles to teach us lessons & remind us of the simple pleasures in life - like walking. You are blessed to have a wonderful family to help you out! The Lord is good! Tammy
You are right! We do seem to take the simple things for granted.
I praising God with you, girl! Your blog is a blessing.
I often read it through my Google Reader and I need to just visit and comment. It's like using the phone or visiting in person, I guess.
Happy 2009!
So happy you have a thankful heart. And soor to here of your loss. May you be blessed with a wonderful 2009
It is tough to be reminded of those things we take for granted. How grateful we should be for each step, each key we're able to type - that we're able to read one another's posts. Thank you for that reminder. May 2009 be a continued year of healing and full of joy for you and your family. Blessings.
Beautiful post.
Happy New Year to you. Hope you have a wonderful New Year filled with lots of laughter, love and blessings!
I can totally relate with you. Blessings to you and thankfulness to the Father for His Faithfulness. Learning through life with you, Amanda:)
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