Read no further if you need a Cinderella storyline... from here to there is not like that. Chubby little grade school girl... who has born the struggle always of a rejection by peers unless I looked, or acted a certain way. By high school, I had become a strong, determined, self motivated young lady... accepted in a "thinner" body...and cautious of people and circumstances and failure. By age 21, I had married and birthed my first son... beautiful, healthy, and happy was. Turbulent marriage. So thankful for inner strength, and the will to stay. After second son was turning 2, the ground collapsed underneath my marriage. I was not only single - again, but pregnant with my last son. The same "misfit" label I felt as a youngster overwhelmed me again. I had no college degree. No money. My faith carried me through a tough 3 years.
I cannot speak for my sons, only for myself. When my youngest turned 2, I married a wonderful man. You might call him the back-up quarterback. He shared every day of three little boys lives. He became a man I could trust... and a man who could hold his own in my heart. I would need that when my dad passed away. You see, for a little while, I thought God had forsaken me. It's now been two years, and I have traced God's hand every step of the way.
I'm in love with my 1-year old granddaughter. The very thought of her brings laughter to my heart. She reminds me God is good... and faithful.. and sovereign. She pushes my faith onward to a new role... and less of me. She finds me exciting... and young... and loving.
It's Thanksgiving... much needed rain falls on my metal roof.. the leaves have turned. Seasons of life - come journey with me...
This is such a lovely post. We try and make those things normal in our home too. I think the simple life is lacking for so many in this world. Values, respect, laughter. . . Such blessings to teach our children!
ReplyDeleteWhat a good first post :) the Lord has given you a gift to write and I am glad you are using it here.
ReplyDeleteWe all carry scars from growing up, decisions we've made and just what life brings but what a blessing that we serve a living God that can and does bring beauty from the ashes in our lives.
"but by the grace of God I am what I am." 1 Corinthians 15:10
Love you!! --Jacqueline
What a beautiful post! Such a great story of faith you have to share. I love how you said you have traced God's hand every step of the way! He really is there at every moment, isn't he?! Such a blessing. Congratulations on starting a blog... welcome to this wonderful blog world! :)
ReplyDeleteVisiting you via Jacqueline! Such an amazing story of standing on your faith to get you through. I love how God is always there, even if it doesn't "feel" like it. Welcome to blog world!
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