Hello, dear friends!
These past couple of months were filled with a sweet, sweet time of healing & resting & most importantly seeking God! God has been using this time together as a family to draw us closer to Him, & to renew our desire to live & to breathe all for HIS glory!
Not every moment has been perfect! In fact some days were extremely painful. For often when God is working in our hearts it hurts… it really, really, really hurts. And God works in mysterious ways in order to continually draw us back to Himself {{think- waking up at 4 o’clock Christmas morning to a little boy with the stomach flu}}.
I’d love to say that now, after 2 months of uncertainty & seeking God, we have all the answers; God’s plan has been perfectly laid out to us; & we know when & where we will be going from here… but, we don’t! In fact, in some ways we have more questions now than we did before. But, I also know that God has not disappointed us!!
Remember how one of my biggest desires during my time away from the computer would be to “seek the LORD until He comes & showers righteousness on us” (from Hosea 10:12)!?
Well, I realize now that is exactly what He has been doing… showing up, revealing Himself to us, & pouring out His righteousness. God certainly did not let me down! His answers were just different than I expected. And, I had forgotten just how much healing can hurt.
Instead of bringing healing through the “answers” that I so long for… He has provided healing through pouring out the precious joy, peace, love, grace & forgiveness only He can provide!
No, He has not disappointed us!
Oh, there is so much I want to share… so much that has gone on in 2 short months {{is Ariya really already 7 months old!?}}. And I know many of you are wondering how we are. So many of you have taken the time to send us a message asking how we are doing, or simply to let us know you are praying- even new friends… Thank-you! I can’t express how grateful we are for your kindness & love! In the next few weeks I look forward to sharing more of what God has been doing in my heart & in our family! I’ve missed you! :)
25 comments:
So glad you are back to blogging. I can't wait to hear more from you. It's so true that His answers are often not what we expect and when God works it is often a painful process.
A side note ... 2 years ago, my daughter and I woke up on Dec. 25th with the stomach flu, and one of my sons got it later that day...so, we rearranged our travel plans for that day... and adjusted our expectations!
You've been missed...
And I'm looking forward to hearing the GREAT work our Heavenly Father is doing in your lives, your hearts and building you up in His image.
Welcome back!!
So glad to see a post from you. I'm excited to see what God has been showing you and your family during the time you have been "away".
As much as you have been missed in the blog world, your time spent away is understandable! 7 months already?! She's is just as cute as her siblings! God bless you and your family as 2012 continues on for His glory.
YEA!!!! So happy to see that you are back and that God blessed your time away. Look forward to reading all that you have to share!
Hey sweet friend - it is lovely to see you :) Looking forward to hearing what God has revealed to you during your break!
Your little one is adorable - just like her siblings :)
So glad to see you back! I've missed you and have been praying for you!!
Yay, you're back! :) I'm also looking forward to hearing about how the Lord has worked in your life. Ariya has grown so much!! They're all beautiful.
~Catherine
Nice to read your post, have been thinking of you guys often! Love and miss you, Katy Kevin, Connor and Lucy
Glad to see you coming back. And looking forward to hearing what all you have to say!
So glad that you are back! I've been checking almost everyday, eagerly awaiting your return! I will continue to pray for you and cannot wait to hear how God has been working in your life. Your words encourage me to continue to seek Christ in all that I do.
Glad you're back! Adorable picture of your kids...love the mix of blue and brown eyes. How long did it take to get that picture? :-)
Yay, you're back! I'm glad all of you are doing well (except for that whole Christmas morning incident...). I'm sure that time off was just what you needed. Can't wait for you to catch us all up on what's been going through your mind and heart.
You have surely been on my heart and in my prayers. So great to hear from you and that God is healing and lovin on you! Our God is so faithful and as long as we put ourselves aside and seek Him first and diligently He always gives us answers and renews our heart mind and spirit back to the clarity that He intended for us! Healing and change aren't always the easiest, but the reward is far worth all of it. So blessed to know you and your precious family!
Your friend,
Forest Rose
WELCOME BACK! :)
We have sure been thinking of you! Love you tons!
Just thinking and praying for you the other day and I was so excited to have an email that you had posted! Glad you are back - praying for you as you continue on this journey. :)
I've missed you!! Welcome back!! Can't wait to hear more about how God has been working in your lives! :)
YEAH! I was so happy to see a post from you today. What a treat for us all:). You have been missed!! I had prayed for your family when I thought to and I will continue to do so friend. My hubby and I have been going through quite a season as well over the past two years. So many people spoke the verse "For I know the plans I have for you, plans to prosper you and not harm you..." and everyone was saying, "God has a plan to prosper you and not harm you so this will pass and your husband will get better. For some reason the way they broke that verse down for me as a lucky charm never sat well with my soul though. What if this is the life I am supposed to live and God wants me to shine even in the pain and as you are saying and to grow in the pain. God spoke clearly to my heart and said that pain does not equal harm and that in fact this life that I am living with marital, financial, emotional etc. pain could actually be a way that God is prospering me spiritually...I don't like pain at all and I continually hope for the day that my hubby is set free but, in the meantime I think this is exactly where God wants me and I am seeing the fruit of this in my life and the lives of those around me. I see that fruit in you! I love your wisdom and and I love how brightly you shine for Jesus in your hardships. The words God gave me for 2012 are renewal and blossoming...so I pray those for you and your family as well. Whatever they mean I have yet to find out! Blessings and welcome back:)
Excited you are back and I can start following your blog :-)
yay! So excited to see your post!!! Your blog is so encouraging to me over here in South Africa! Thanks for sharing a part of your life with us which, in turn, encourages me!
I'm so glad you're back! I didn't forget about you. :)
Glad to see you back! Love the pic of all the children!
So glad to have you back blogging! You are such an encouragement to me, though we have never met. Blessings on your sweet family!
I've been following your blog for almost a year now, and I have been SOOO encouraged by your Gospel-focus in all areas. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and how God is working in your life. God definitely uses your wisdom to challenge me in my daily life with a 2 year old and 5 month old. Even though I've never met you, I look up to you as a lovely example of a godly woman to emulate. I'm so glad you are back to blogging! I missed you!
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