Comments on: And then it was time…

By: Rebekah

Rebekah — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 14:58:07 +0000

I’m behind on blog reading, so I’m just now catching up with you. I’ll be praying for you, dear one! Thank you for what you shared.

By: Leslie

Leslie — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 19:53:41 +0000

Thank you for sharing what you’re going through and what God is teaching you. This post is excellent and a timely reminder for me. And the quote you have for Sunday is right on.

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whining woman say what? « Pragmatic Compendium — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 17:35:36 +0000

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By: Julie Stiles Mills

Julie Stiles Mills — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 17:13:25 +0000

oops. I missed “I’ve rejoiced in His abundant provision of family and friends bringing meals, caring for my children, and babysitting me.”

YEA!

By: Julie Stiles Mills

Julie Stiles Mills — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 16:03:47 +0000

PLEASE give your friends/family/church congregation the opportunity and honor to provide support to you during this time. I know how difficult it is to accept help – much more difficult to ASK for it, but think about it.

When a friend or family member needs YOUR help, do you begrudge it? Don’t YOU do it without a second thought?

I’m praying you give them this opportunity to bless YOU!

I’m praying for ya!

p.s. You said “strict” bed rest. Don’t push it.

By: lisa writes...

lisa writes... — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 22:40:53 +0000

I’ve heard it said that there is nothing so humbling as chronic pain, and I would think back pain is among the worst.

Your desire to view this season of pain and discomfort (and may it be brief!) through the lens of God’s sovereign design is both challenging and inspiring.

May He grant you comfort and relief, in His time (but sooner rather than later!)

By: Megan@SortaCrunchy

Megan@SortaCrunchy — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 20:30:56 +0000

Amen and amen. Acceptance with joy – oh, how I need to learn to say that without gritting my teeth.

I am so sorry to hear you are out of commission for now. Thank you, though, for taking the time to write this up. Great truth.

By: Kelly

Kelly — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 16:27:24 +0000

This post really hit home with me. I have learned a lot this year about submission and surrender. It has been hard for me in the past to give up control–to acknowledge my weakness. Much less be joyful about tough times! Thank you for this beautiful post about considering it pure joy to face trials–that we may be made more like Him!

Praying that you will heal physically and that you will be blessed by your surrender to His sovereignty!

By: Author

Author — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 15:25:35 +0000

As I mentioned when we spoke on the phone, it reminds me of something Elisabeth Elliot would say on her radio broadcast…”Acceptance with joy.” So much easier said than done, but oh, how true.

p.s. I’m on my way with a Tater Tot casserole.

By: Veronica Mitchell

Veronica Mitchell — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 02:52:05 +0000

I am so sorry to hear about your back pain. My father has had back trouble his entire adult life, and I remember a fair bit of drama from childhood.

My father would say that suffering is a part of the Christian life, and our job isn’t to avoid it or get out of it, but to reflect Christ in how we handle it. It sounds like you already know that. I hope you receive the comfort of a job well done, and that you heal soon.