Comments on: Behind the Scenes: Counting Gifts

By: Mel

Mel — Mon, 11 Nov 2013 14:09:26 +0000

Thank you, friend! I miss you…we should FaceTime soon! (((hugs)))

By: Mel

Mel — Mon, 11 Nov 2013 13:21:42 +0000

Thank you, Somer. She is so sweet…and she is a gift. Blessings, friend…wishing you a wonderful week!

By: Mel

Mel — Sun, 10 Nov 2013 22:23:29 +0000

Oops…sorry about that, especially considering tomorrow’s forecast. Ahem. 😉 Hugs, friend…missed connecting with you today. I played handbells at 8:00 and Mae is sick, so we didn’t do 10:45. Coffee soon?

By: Mel

Mel — Sun, 10 Nov 2013 22:19:17 +0000

I love stories like that…and the reminder that it’s in His hands and always has been. Never mine. Thanks, friend…hope you are doing well! Blessings!

By: Cathy

Cathy — Fri, 08 Nov 2013 15:09:13 +0000

Oh yes, life doesn’t always ‘happen’ as we dream, but we have the choice every day to see blessings, to notice beauty, to experience joy — even when life isn’t all we had imagined. (Oh there are seasons and times to grieve and wonder too!) I love the way you approach life and live a life in Him!

By: Somer

Somer — Fri, 08 Nov 2013 04:43:15 +0000

Mel,
i hope that God richly blesses you with the desire of your heart. I believe that God rightly plants that within us, even He desired the fellowship of children and associated much worth to His time with children. You are right to desire more sweet ones to love. May God give you that to hold and joy in the now… that will never be just the same again. your little one sounds so sweet.

By: Linda

Linda — Fri, 08 Nov 2013 02:27:35 +0000

Wait, wait, wait, you are NOT allowed to mention the S word (snow) in a blog about November!
But seriously, I do believe happiness comes from appreciating what we have, even if it is not everything we desire at the time. I am grateful to have a friend who practices this regularly! “This is the day the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it!”

By: Tam

Tam — Wed, 06 Nov 2013 07:01:02 +0000

When all the elements in the Universe line up to create the right conditions, what we desire can manifest. I believe that in Christianity this would be called divine timing? Perhaps it’s just taking a little while for those right conditions to align. My cousin Lisa spent years and thousands on IVF for her first child. They told her she wouldn’t have any more. She made peace that Ruby was all the child she was going to ever have. She relaxed into being a mom and two years later, the woman who was told she will never conceive again, was pregnant – naturally – with her son, Jesse. When we let go of our attachment to the outcome or the desire, we free the universe – or God, perhaps – to get on with the job without our interference.

By: Mel

Mel — Wed, 06 Nov 2013 03:52:20 +0000

Coffee sounds great. Let’s talk soon. And, yeah…I knew you’d understand. So much to be thankful for when I just stop and focus on the blessings. Looking forward to catching up soon!

By: Mel

Mel — Wed, 06 Nov 2013 03:41:37 +0000

Oh, you are such a sweet blessing, Jennifer. Thank you. I love the knowledge that she was designed for me…He knew exactly how she should be and that she would fit perfectly into our family. So many reasons to give thanks, for sure…He’s SO Good. Blessings to you…have a wonderful week!