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Re: Enough.

takingheart — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 07:51:01 -0000

I really struggled with my word as well. So much that I only chose and blogged about it yesterday...
You have a lovely blog.
My word: FORWARD

Re: Seeds Of Faith Women: Moms Like Me

takingheart — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 08:13:08 -0000

I love my mornings with the Lord, too. Precious moments where I can meet up and discuss a book with Him... cast my cares... hand over my worries... and just be with Him... singing and talking about Him.

Great interview!!!

Re: In the Pursuit of Normal

takingheart — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 03:42:26 -0000

I was afraid to pursue my normalcy after my Nan (grandmother/best friend) passed away unexpectedly a 7 years ago. In fact... I have only accepted it in the more recent years... let go of the regrets... unspoken words... etc...

And I was a prisoner to grief.

And that is a road I never... ever... want to take again. Grief has a purpose... but is nothing worth being a prisoner to. Ugh. Makes my stomach turn when I look back at how I turned my back on joy. Almost as if I was cheating her if I was happy for even a second. My grief was stuck because she never knew God like I knew Him... and I blamed myself for that. Too many if onlys.

Then, some years later, my daughter was born. Her first great grand daughter... and namesake. And something changed in me. Like I had woken up from a bad dream... and though it still aches within me when I let myself ponder the if onlys... I purposely choose joy. I choose hope... And I force my "normalcy" to be enveloped in God's grace, love, peace... and LIFE. Holding hands with grief is painful... walking hand in hand with my Savior... well.. nothing compares.

Re: Speak Easy

takingheart — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 08:04:01 -0000

My friend's daughter has the same diagnosis (minus the deafness). Little Samantha is three and just now verbalizing words... she goes to a special preschool that pulls her out for speech therapy... and they work with her fine and gross motors. They usually pick out a word or phrase a week and beat it into the ground... photos... repetitive talk... for instance this week could be orange week. Orange the color... orange juice orange fruit... Talk about, play with, color with everything orange for a week. It has been slow going for Sammy... but she is getting there... good support and a loving mama is the best therapy!

Re: Flashback Friday: A Long Way From Your Heart

takingheart — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 07:55:56 -0000

I could not have said it any better myself.

Thank you.

Re: Defined by Grace

takingheart — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 12:47:37 -0000

Being defined by grace is such a relief! Too much pressure and too many standards to live up to when we are defined by other labels... His GRACE is sufficient for ME!

Great post, thanks for stopping by my blog!

Re: The Story of Mad Man and the Mini Picasso

takingheart — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 12:34:47 -0000

Thanks for visiting my blog... yours is lovely and your children are just.... beauteous!

Hope you have a spendidly wonderful day!

Re: YOU:create ... Week 2

takingheart — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 13:08:13 -0000

I think you just inspired my next blog post... where I scan my handwriting in... because I'm a dork like that! hahahahaha
Great post...

Re: My Blog Vacation

takingheart — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 12:15:23 -0000

You are certainly in my thoughts and prayers... you are one of my favorite blog writers... hard to read of this struggle you are facing. No one person deserves that kind of treatment... and yet some people just have enough meanness inside of them to hurt anyone that steps in their path. It's sad really.

Without knowing you... I know this... You are a wonderful mother who loves her kids in a huge way (like my four year old says... I love you to the moon)... you are a great friend (evident by the friends on your blog and your writing)... and you have a heart for faith, truth, and what is right. You own your mistakes to the best of your ability... and you have up days and down days just like everyone else.

Chin up... you are salt of the earth. A city on a hill. Let your light shine and do not let anyone... under no circumstances... snuff it out.

Re: YOU:create ... Week 2

takingheart — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 07:44:44 -0000

I used to practice my handwriting as a kid for HOURS... and though I love my handwriting... and pens... and paper... and sharpies... Your handwriting is AMAZING!! So pretty!

Re: Top Ten Tuesday - 4th of July

takingheart — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 10:30:51 -0000

Great list! I loved the Fourth as a child... and got married on the Fourth of July myself!

Re: Lessons of a Steel Magnolia

takingheart — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 07:45:57 -0000

12 years ago after my first child was born... we nick named my sister Weezer (Weeza) after this movie. It has always been near and dear to me... and just the other day I was at a friends to let the kids swim and we were quoting lines about the bleedin' armadilla cake (sorry, had to throw in the southern accent for good measure)!

Hope you have a loverly week... blessings!

Re: Lemons

takingheart — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 16:38:12 -0000

Of course you are in my thoughts and prayers... thank you for asking, I admire that. When I was hurting a few years back... I didn't have the courageor energy to ask... and I fought the battle alone. Being overwhelmed is the (peach) pits.

Re: The Winter of MY discontent

takingheart — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 17:32:44 -0000

Excellent post... thank you for putting the feelings and thoughts of many (including myself) to words.

Re: Who wants a pedicure?

takingheart — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 10:30:50 -0000

Excellent post... you wrote that very eloquently and respectfully... and if and when your written words get "complained about" just know that those complaints are out of insecurities and quite possibly guilt. I like when you don't hold back in your writing... and you are right... it will all be redeemed. Love the song by Selah...

"For every choice that led to shame~ And all the love that never came~ For every vow that someone broke~ And every lie that gave up hope~ We live in the shadow of the fall~ But the cross says these are all~ Places where grace is soon to be so amazing~ It may be unfulfilled~ It may be unrestored~ But when anything that's shattered is laid before the lord~ Just watch and see~ It will not be unredeemed" ~Selah

Re: A picture...

takingheart — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 16:45:08 -0000

Jennifer, I have been one of your readers for a long time... have enjoyed your stories and photos... but I do have to say that this entry... these photos have impressed and touched me like no other. You have truly grown your art and taken it to a whole new level and I commend youf or that. God bless you and your family... and thank you for being brave enough to minister to the good people of Africa.

Re: What's this thing you call a sister?

takingheart — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 04:06:05 -0000

Sweet photos. Your babies are all so sweet, and they are blessed with a sweet sweet mama! God bless!

Re: She's a popular girl...

takingheart — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 17:38:16 -0000

I am thanking God today for such good reports from you. Your baby is a fighter, beautiful, and loved.
Glad you have been able to share this wonderful time with such loving family and friends.

Re: SHE'S HERE!!!!!

takingheart — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 23:07:48 -0000

Overjoyed for you all. Praying for a speedy recovery for Mama, and strong lungs for babe.

Re: Emergency C-Section

takingheart — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 21:25:55 -0000

Praying for all. Be well Ellyn and Bindi.

Re: Surprise!

takingheart — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 17:00:01 -0000

I am so happy for you! What a pleasant surprise to see your children today... God is so sweet like that!

I continue to pray for you, your family, and for your little one growing inside. I'm praying for perfectly developed lungs, and fight. Rest up... life will never be the same with four!

Re: Real Important Stuff

takingheart — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:12:39 -0000

That was great. Makes me want to go dig all my journals up. Mostly I cringe when I read them as I realize how dramatic i was!

I love this... very fun!!!

Re: Driving Miss Daisy

takingheart — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 02:43:13 -0000

Those photos are perfection. You frame the shots very well, sharpened so well they are like watching HD TV! lol I pray you get some well deserved rest for the night.

Re: Permanent Residence: Couch

takingheart — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 09:54:38 -0000

sounds like you had a very full day! Hope you are feeling well... definitley agree with you that a couch-ridden day is in order... have a wonderful sunday!

Re: Amazing Best Buy giveaway!!!!

takingheart — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 17:49:54 -0000

though i'd love to get a new washer & dryer, or a new fridge... all of mine are old but working well... the most practical need I'd have to say would be a chest freezer. times are tough... and freezer space would be a blessing. So many times I would love to freeze meals ahead, or freeze garden items from the summer, or stock up on meat that was on sale, but i just don't have the freezer space.