Comments on: Turning a Bad Day Into a Good One

By: Mary

Mary — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 19:26:10 +0000

Dear Becky~I’m so sorry about your lost baby. And the bad day. I sure feel for you. ((hugs))

I have another blog friend that just lost her unborn baby girl at 7.5 months. It’s so hard to not mourn the whys and just *trust* as you ache your way through it and normal life keeps happening, doesn’t it?

You really bless me in sharing how God brought you here! That is amazing! I’m so glad He spoke to you through this post. His words are so powerful, this verse in Philippians has quieted my heart on so many occasions. It’s a great one to memorize and bring to mind often. I’m praying right now that God blesses you and your husband with peace to accept this situation, grace and mercy as you move through it…do you think you’ll try for another child?

I hope you come back, and enjoy those cinnamon cukes!

Hugs,
Mary

By: Becky Burney

Becky Burney — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 03:07:57 +0000

WOW! God works in mysterious ways. I have been feeling very sad in the last few weeks. A friend dropped off a ton of cucumbers and I figured I would do the cinnimon cukes my grandmother used to can. So I jumped on the internet to see if I could find the recipe and I found it on your site! Then I thought…what a nice web site…I think I will put it in my favorites for the future. Maybe I will take a moment and read so more….and I found this! It made me feel better. Remembering God is in charge. I am a mother of 7, and at 46 years old figured my child bearing years were over (my youngest is almost 10 yrs.) and my husband and I were shocked, and delighted to find I was expecting. Unfortunately the happiness followed quickly by sadness as I miscarriage last weekend. The worse part was my doctor informed me 2 months ago that the baby was no longer “viable”. We prayed, and with my hcg beta numbers rising, (much to the docotors surprise, and could not figure out why) we all had great hope. But it was not to be. So I am missing the little one we lost. Sad about the 20 lbs. I gained (yikes!) and just plain not having a good day! So thanks for cheering me up! Now I will go and start those pickles.

By: Mary

Mary — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 00:54:03 +0000

Oh Cena, I’m so sorry–your 20th sounded infinitely worse than mine. Health tests are much scarier to me than financial tests, to have both at once…I hope things evened out. I’ve never heard of thermography tests! But I hope you will share more…I share your desire to avoid mammograms! Keep me updated, okay?

MIn, things on the financial horizon are the same. But one of most looming of the problems has been put off for now. Thankfully! Thanks for asking!

By: MInTheGap

MInTheGap — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 18:24:37 +0000

It’s those days and times when we are weakest that He is strong. But we could all learn from you to keep a correct perspective– one that’s focused on Him.

Thanks for sharing what’s going on in your day. Are finances trending better or worse?

By: Cena

Cena — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 02:49:43 +0000

Wow, the 2oth must have been universally difficult. I had 2 major financial bummers and 2 health issues, one my 15 year old daughter, and one for me. I thought I’d need to hurry and get a mammogram, but spoke to a dear friend and I made an appointment for a thermogram next week instead. Could I really be having problems after nursing 10 kids??? Anyways, do any of you know about thermography as opposed to x-rays? Any experiences? I’m learning a bit from the internet, but mostly going with a gut feeling that I’d never want a mammo…
But thank you for this post, it was encouraging and made me remember God is still God. And… there are things around here that if organized or cleaned would definitely bring some home peace. That’s something I have some control over.
Thank you.

By: Mary

Mary — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 22:14:37 +0000

Than you, Colleen!

By: Colleen

Colleen — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 20:58:34 +0000

I’ll definitely keep her in our prayers!

By: Mary

Mary — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 20:28:53 +0000

Colleen, you too? Funny how a bunch of good things can “bunch” together and wipe you out! Glad you got something out of this post.

Jana, I’m so sorry. Days like that are good to bid farewell! Is today going better? Prayers and hugs, right this minute! (Guess what? I got in on last night’s Focus on the Family, with Tommy Nelson! Thanks for the head’s up!)

Leticia, you call that babbling on? You didn’t share nearly enough. I’m so sorry…I know you face tough trials on a regular basis, it would be enough to wear anyone down. When the external pressures are overwhelming, that’s when you need an extra dose of time with God. Even just memorizing this verse in Philippians and getting in the habit of bringing it to mind the minute discouraging things happen. That’s using the “sword of the spirit”…our arsenal is the Bible! Love ya, praying for you!

Love that, Jessica, lemonade indeed! Life is like a pitcher of lemons, sugar and water. It’s what you do with it that makes it easy or hard to swallow!

Hey, would you all keep Amy Melton in your prayers? She just lost her baby, at 7.5 months along. A beautiful baby girl, Sarah Elizabeth. You can visit her weblog at melton.wordpress.com

Thanks!

By: Jessica

Jessica — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 19:15:37 +0000

That is a great way to make lemonade out of lemonade!

Giving it to God is the only real solution–I don’t know why it’s not always my first response.

Jessica’s last blog post..1 month old

By: Leticia

Leticia — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 19:02:02 +0000

I really needed to hear those encouraging words Mary, thank you.

I have to admit my faith is being challenged and I know that He loves me and I know that He is faithful, but it is so hard when their is a constant reminder.

Anyhoo, sorry for babbling on…glad you are doing well.

Leticia’s last blog post..RADICAL ISLAM TARGETS CHRISTIANS