I think it will be my motto this year. Being HOPE filled. It seemed to have hit me hard around Thanksgiving. Hope. What it means. What it produces... that is why Romans 5 is one of my favorite chapters:
1 Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2 through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we boast in the hope of the glory of God. 3 Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; 4 perseverance, character; and character, hope. 5 And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us. ~Romans 5
As December came, I was excited about Christmas, and all the fun things in store, but as child after child got sick, and then sick again, it was quite a trial. Then, Tim's doctor schedules Tim's surgery to remove his spinal cord stimulator for the first week of January, and all I can think, is please, Lord, have everyone be well by then. Then, it happens...our little Isabella is the first to break a bone in our family. I have been a mother for almost 18 years, and no broken bones, until now. And, not just any bone or any child...but the collar bone on our littlest princess. I dealt with so much heartache and wishing I could take her place. But, she has actually been such a brave little girl! Hardly ever cries or complains of pain. We have yet to see the orthopedic doctor that will tell us how to help her heal up, but we are looking forward to getting some help in that area, because our homemade bandana sling is not cutting it. We have to keep putting her arm back in and reminding her to not move it. Not an easy task for an active 18 month old girl. She is going to have some fun stories about her very young life, isn't she? Cyst on the brain, born in an ambulance, almost didn't make it after birth due to lack of oxygen, and now this. I know that I will be able to look back and smile one day, but for now, I am praying that as Proverbs 31:25 says, I can cloth myself with strength and dignity and laugh at the days to come!
So, 2011...you don't scare me! I am HOPE filled! I have all I need! Jesus inhabits my heart and His Grace is sufficient!
Happy New Year to all of you!
XOXO,
Veronica
7 comments:
Oh no, I'm so sorry about your baby. I am laid up right now too. It has been very difficult. It is hard knowing I still have at least three more weeks of not being able to properly take care of my children. I thank God for all the help that I have recieved.
I pray God will meet all of your needs too. I hope Tim comes through this OK, as well.
Blessings, Friend!
Happy New Year!
What a great post! =) Hope everyone stays well...and that Isabella doesn't have any trouble w/healing. I can imagine how hard it's been for you...we haven't had any broken bones yet-it is a scary thought-stitches and sickness are hard enough!
It is good to know we have hope. We don't know what tomorrow holds, but we know who holds tomorrow! =)
Love your post and the hope you shared with us all! This is going to be such a blessed year!!
xoxo
Oh no, i am so sorry to hear about Isabella :-( We will be praying for you all Veronica (((gbh)))
Cassandra xx
God must be trying to take your faith to another level! I pray for your continued strength during this season!
I can relate to this post on so many levels.Thank you for a lovely reminder to hope in He who is so much bigger than this messy life.
And thank you for your kind words on my blog. Nice to "meet" you. :-)
Michelle
(mom of the Fab Five)
You guys have been through the wringer lately! So sorry to hear about your baby. I had a broken collar bone and it was very painful. I can't imagine trying to keep an 18 mo old in a sling! Praying this year will be filled with health for you family :)
God bless,
Jackie
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