I won't put all your names down... but if you've contacted me with a similar story, I'm thinking of all of you, and keeping you in my prayers.
Today was harder than I thought... a day I've dreaded since we buried her. Strange as it seems - I can picture what it could have been like on this - my first Mother's Day - and I'm missing her all over again.
But with a new life inside me, I'm not hopeless. When I'm honest, I can truthfully say I never was. Today at church, Murray said something along the lines of "When the Lord brings you through difficult circumstances, it's never to hurt you..." and although this has hurt - I know He is a good God. That's kind of an understatement, actually. I'm clinging to the fact that He is a good God. :)
And for the rest of you - Happy Mother's day! :) I hope your families are treating you with excessive kindness. :)
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Kurt & Kendall,
Today at church Cilla asked me how I thought you were. I said I think she's ok. And this post confirms it!
I can't think of a better place to be than "clinging to the fact that He is a good God."
You who have lost are the best kind of mothers because you don't take your children for granted.
Even though it wasn't as easy as I thought it would be to get pregnant I thought I would not take my children for granted. I confess I have at times done just that. Though as I've said before your experience (and the experiences of so many others like you) has renewed my resolve to appreciate and be thankful for each day God gives me with my precious Claire, Luke & Jack. I wouldn't trade them for silence.
I love you all so much. Praise God for His infinite grace and the peace which transcends all understanding!!!
Happy Mother's Day!!!
Hi Kendall!
I will make one small correction to my statement this past Sunday. What God brings into our lives may "hurt" us - but He will not "harm" us, and there is a world of difference. It is like a dentist who says to you, "Now I am going to hurt you, but I am not going to harm you." For we KNOW that He works all things together for our good and His glory. Indeed we share in His sufferings - in order that we may share in His glory! O how He loves you and me.
Love you!
Murray
Right! Thanks Murray... it was fuzzy during typing... but - at the time - it was really a blessing - and that much I remembered.
I guess it was crystal clear to me that His intention was not to punish, or harm... but thanks for the clarification.:)
-- For anybody interested, the message (and others) is online (or soon will be) at our church website - grace fellowship of saskatoon - linked below... follow the links when you get there that say "audio" eventually you'll find it - It'll be Ephesians from may 11th... if you go, let me know what you think. :)
Aaaaannndddd: Hi Laurie - Happy Mother's Day back. :)
love you both...
Kendall,
I remember you saying when you were here at Christmas that you were hoping to be pregnant by Mother's Day. . . Your post is a precious reminder that God hears our prayers and answers them all with his perfect foreknowledge. Not because he has to, but because he loves us.
Praise God for his steadfast love and his unending grace to you on this very special Mother's Day.
Kendall, Thinking of you as you are missing your precious girl!! It's hard to remember those words when we are going through something, but your faith continues to amaze and encourage me!!
I look forward to next Mother's day and your post of how you celebrated the day with your new bundle!!
{{{HUGS}}}
Hi Kendall,
I want to apologize for not wishing you a "Happy Mother's Day" yesterday. I was going to and then for some reason forgot...even as you comforted my when I was missing my mom. Sorry. Anyway, I was thinking of you and want to wish you Happy Mother's Day!
Jessica
Sarah: Yeah, I did say that, didn't I? :) Thanks for the reminder... so great that the Lord gives us things we don't even really expect.
Vicki: I pray for this, too, my friend. Thanks for reading! :)Hugs back.
Jessica: I just got this comment! No worries - I know you were missing your mom. To be honest, God used your sadness to take my eyes of mine. So thanks... Love you very much. :)
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