tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3250802684753782184.post5440169915270843912..comments2023-10-22T04:08:07.629-07:00Comments on Not Who I Was... But Not Who I'm Suppose to Be: A Lesson I didn't expectCarolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09550650176617319950noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3250802684753782184.post-19173517617751244822010-12-31T11:45:31.715-08:002010-12-31T11:45:31.715-08:00What a beautiful picture God gave you of His love ...What a beautiful picture God gave you of His love and care in the midst of difficult circumstances. <br /><br />I had a similar experience at the beach this summer. I kept edging out into deeper water (even though I can't swim), just wanting to catch a bigger wave on the boogie board. All of a sudden a huge wave came over me and I went under. In that moment there is panic, you can't see, you don't know if you'll come out of it okay, you feel like you're drowning. But when the wave passed over, little did I know that I could touch bottom all along. All I had to do is stand up and I was fine.<br /><br />Sometimes when we are in the midst of difficult circumstances, we feel as though we are drowning, everything seems out of control, we don't know if we will come out of okay. But if we will just stand on our faith in Jesus, we will be fine. All we have to do is stand up; His sure foundation is right there at our rescue.<br /><br />Psalm 40 has been an encouragement to me in a time of physical injury that I am going through now. Praying for patience and encouragement and strength and praise and that I will be a witness for the Lord even in the midst of difficult circumstances.Tonihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13862726143727717921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3250802684753782184.post-1391667192290465662010-08-10T11:40:50.994-07:002010-08-10T11:40:50.994-07:00Carol, it has been many months since you posted th...Carol, it has been many months since you posted this but your words in this month of August, was so revelant to my "now". I too love to stand on the beach and feel the magnitude of God in the ocean He created. I so need to move out of Missouri!!!<br /><br />I hope all is well with you!!<br /><br />Believing Him~PamelaPamela (His maidservant)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15611570804370035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3250802684753782184.post-36002928378162890282010-05-06T18:30:04.719-07:002010-05-06T18:30:04.719-07:00BEautiful post...so glad that I stopped by.
Stop ...BEautiful post...so glad that I stopped by.<br /><br />Stop by and check out my Mother's Day Giveaway.<br />http://teresa-grammygirlfriend.blogspot.com/Teresa @ Grammy Girlfriendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05151128140345216126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3250802684753782184.post-48537518355690292042010-01-22T11:57:42.300-08:002010-01-22T11:57:42.300-08:00Carol,
what beautiful pictures! This is what it i...Carol,<br /><br />what beautiful pictures! This is what it is to walk with Him ... when we really walk hand in hand with the savior He causes us to see the Father in everything ... both dear (Brett and Brinn) and difficult (illness) <br /><br />When we see Him we cannot help but be encouraged and strengthened<br /><br />Thank you for letting your light shine I'm glad to be able to take it in =)<br /><br />In Him,<br />TinaTinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18039490988247832889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3250802684753782184.post-15891186748435522252010-01-21T20:02:35.661-08:002010-01-21T20:02:35.661-08:00Carol, this is so beautiful!! So glad you've ...Carol, this is so beautiful!! So glad you've posted it, as your stories weave their ways into so many hearts!Jen Mc.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09699930078610687071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3250802684753782184.post-38643178452655369552010-01-18T07:38:52.437-08:002010-01-18T07:38:52.437-08:00Thanks for the text and heads up. I came right ov...Thanks for the text and heads up. I came right over when I woke. This is such a beautifully written post with a beautiful message. I love how you described the love and trust growing between Brett and Brinn. Knowing and see them now, it was actually hard to imagine this because the love and bond are so deep! Awesome.<br /><br />Love how God spoke to you that this pictures were about you and Him also. You are just amazing, girlfriend. You are so resilient. I love you deeply. <br /><br />Thanks for the Nahum verse. I'm gonna have to note that somewhere to commit to memory. <br /><br />Mucho lovo,<br />bffppPaula Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13948349907036852384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3250802684753782184.post-21990349177325509562010-01-17T23:02:13.629-08:002010-01-17T23:02:13.629-08:00Wow! Carol, your words brought those good kind of ...Wow! Carol, your words brought those good kind of tears to my eyes. What a beautiful description of how so many of us have cautiously approached God, excited, yet fearful, to learn more of (actually place our trust in) His goodness and power. The photos you took are beautiful. Treasured memories of beautiful blessings. <br /><br />Enjoyed reading your post on Disney. So precious that Brinn was so caught off guard. <br /><br />You are continually in my thoughts and prayers for safety, health, and a miraculous healing.<br /><br />Much love to you, my friend!<br /><br />StacyStacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01125250538857089377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3250802684753782184.post-37410755838515579712010-01-17T20:56:56.350-08:002010-01-17T20:56:56.350-08:00Oh wow Carol, this is beautiful!! Thank you for sh...Oh wow Carol, this is beautiful!! Thank you for sharing this with us. I loved the picture of you running to God and letting Him lift you above the waves as you put it. What a gorgeous picture of His love for us. <br />Love you!<br />LeliaLelia Chealeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13173827811277833243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3250802684753782184.post-27285563270695741762010-01-17T20:06:49.106-08:002010-01-17T20:06:49.106-08:00Hi Carol! It was so good to read your post... Your...Hi Carol! It was so good to read your post... Your words painted a beautiful, precious picture, of both your Husband and Daughter, and the analogy... I was reading a poetry book on Motherhood earlier by a lady called Carol Lynn Pearson; as you wrote about Brett and Brinn's relationship this came to mind...it is called "To An Adopted":<br /><br />I did not plant you, true.<br />But when the season is done - <br />When the alternate prayers for sun<br />And for rain are counted -<br />When the pain of weeding<br />And the pride of watching<br />Are through -<br /><br />Then I will hold you high,<br />A shining sheaf<br />Above the thousand seeds grown wild.<br /><br />Not my planting,<br />But by Heaven my harvest -<br />My own child.<br /><br />----------<br /><br />I hope you are feeling much better now. I'm sorry you have had such scares lately. I am trusting that 2010 will from here on be a year free from ambulance rides and trips to Drs. Blessings to you!<br /><br />Naomi xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3250802684753782184.post-17497751946440855382010-01-17T19:27:01.656-08:002010-01-17T19:27:01.656-08:00Carol, I am so thankful that you wrote this post ...Carol, I am so thankful that you wrote this post and that God has been speaking to you and holding you close during this time of trial. He's cool like that!!!<br />I continue to hold you up in prayer and believing God for a complete healing and restoration of your health. Blessings, Cindy<br />BTW: I grew up on the beaches on SoCal and miss them terribly ~ I understand you desire to go to the beach when you need to hear God ~ I sure wish I could just about now:)Joy Junktionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02396533426075869292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3250802684753782184.post-82695111912290181792010-01-17T19:03:50.451-08:002010-01-17T19:03:50.451-08:00Wow. I sure have missed reading here. What a beau...Wow. I sure have missed reading here. What a beautiful lesson to learn. Thank you for.sharing Carol. You'll be in my prayers.Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05125021489965037171noreply@blogger.com