Snuggling with mom
Wake-up kisses
Grammie and her Summer LynnLast night, during a talk with a friend, I was reminded of the unique ways that God compliments each one of us. I like to ask people a lot of questions because people are so interesting,
so in talking with a friend last night, I asked her questions about her youngest boy who has downs. I love hearing peoples' experiences. Anyways, she shared her feelings about his birth and how it felt the first time learning he had downs. I could only sympathize with her and continue showing I care by asking more questions. At times, she feels a little whelmed and asks, why me Lord? I told her that God was complimenting her by allowing her to have this child as I imagine it would be mighty tough. God though and knew that she was strong enough to have this baby and would do a great job at raising him and loving him. Not all parents have a gift like that but he knew SHE would be up for that challenge. What a compliment.
It was 10 years ago yesterday that my dad passed away, clearly that being the hardest curveball to date. God has taught me to trust his ways from this circumstance and he knew I would be able to use that tragedy to reach out to others by allowing those opportunities. He knew I'd be strong enough to handle it and (hopefuly) do a good job. What a compliment.
I could share umpteen compliments that God has given me but it's 5am and Summer just finished eating so it's back to bed.
How has God complimented you?
8 comments:
Today is not a good day to ask me that question..............! I have nothing but ANGER within and I don't like it what so ever:-( I can't remember actually the last time that I was this angry! However, having said all that foolishness, knowing that I have not done wrong and being a victim of "hearsay" and being "labelled" just strengthens me even more for god has shown me WHO I can turn to for SUPPORT and WHO to stay away from!!!!!!!!
GOD is GREAT and I am sooooo glad to have him in my life :-)
Isn't snuggling with your babies in bed the greatest? I still crawl into Emma's little twin bed with her sometimes to snuggle. Tanya, I hope your day goes better - I know you don't know me, but I thought that I would share that I have been having those kind of days and learning those hard lessons. Not a fun time in life, that's for sure, but growing experience, none the less. But it still STINKS!
Thanks Kristal!
i agree, cheryl. thanks kristal. you've shed some fresh light on the circumstances of life. they're really compliments from God. what a rock He is! :)
yah, i actyally started looking at circumstances as compliments when i saw an episode of baby story. this woman already had one child with this rare birth defect and when her second child came along, he had the same defect. that's when the mother said that she took it as a compliment from God because he must think she has the strength and love to raise these special children. neat.
I couldn't have ready your blog on a better night.
I know that you don't know me, but I am Christy Benson's mom from North Carolina. She told me yesterday about your "Compliment" blog and I had to read it. I know that it would be a pleasure to know you better. Your little Summer is beautiful...
thanks kris for the interesting insight... i'm gettin complimented big time... :)
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