Today we lost a dear relative, helped with a divine wedding, I gashed open my foot, ate an exquisite dinner, and our cat is having kittens. I am exhausted. Tomorrow, I shall blog and upload many gorgeous pics. Love and blessings to you all.
Miscarriage | Infertility | Hope
I encountered Jesus as a young child in a church pew in the balcony of an old country church. Through a lifetime of trial, I knew he was there. I did not always know or understand what he wanted of me, but I knew I was wanted. We could go through all of the pain and abuse of my life and unpack each tiny detail, but that is not what this is really about. I love what Frederick Buechner said, “Pain is not the biggest thing that has ever happened to you.” That is true. I have beheld far greater glory. As I clung to his word through all of this, I knew he was there. My story about trying begins long before I began trying to have children. I tell you this because almost half of the population has been abused in some way. The attack on my uterus began when I was four-years-old. I spent most of my life believing that I was broken and I was crippled by shame. I carried that shame into every relationship I had. As I encountered people in the church, I never felt safe enough to ask for...
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Sorry for you loss and for your foot injury. Happy for the gift of cat life. Beginning of a new marriage...ahh! Love the picture. Love Deeann's art. Do you actually have the picture posted? Just wondering :o) It is an exquisite piece. xoxo
The story about your grandmother was invaluable. I believe I am a minister today b/c of my grandfather's influence. We can never underestimate the power of a grandparents influence. It is good you have captured this image of your grandmother for your daughter to read someday.
Warren, I could write a book about my grandmother. She seems to periodically show up on the blog. Grace and chutzpah!