Sometimes there is much to share...
There is much to say, but we can't find it in us to utter out the words.
The few words will not say enough and we may not even know how we will feel in the morning.
So we keep it within our hearts.
We walk through the journey prayerfully trusting our Lord through it all.
Walking through a journey as this, we grow.
We change a little, something about us will never be the same. Call it change, a journey or a growth. Some days I call it a storm.
This season in our lives is far different, far more challenging than any other.
As we know seasons shall pass.
I am already getting a glimpse of the rainbow after the storm. Did you know the rainbow is a symbol of God's promise?
I like to think of his promise to lead me, to show me and to sometimes just pick me up and carry me through the storm.
A Psalm of David.
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows~
13 comments:
Wow! You have been going through stuff. I know you have eluded to it. It is a good thing that the summer was good and you and your husband were growing spiritually, because your closeness with the Lord is probably what has helped you through. You will look back on all this and see the growth and the blessings.
Good luck with the foster/adoption thing. You have a huge heart!
Thank you for sharing these beautiful and trying experiences in your life. I'm glad to hear a bit more since you had referenced them in other posts. I will pray for your family on this journey...to sell your home, find a perfect new homestead for your family, for your bright Sunshine, and for the future children who might come to visit/join your family. I am sure God will provide all you need to walk this new journey.
Thank you for sharing this with us! I could relate to what you wrote as it's been an interesting couple of yrs for us as well. I like how you "mommy".....I love how you love to be with your kids!! I pray that your joy will be full, that your peace will be daily, and that your direction will be clear.
Adoption changed our life!! It's a beautiful thing :) xo~Mimi
One more thing...I'm with you, simplifying our schedule. Less busy, more home&together :)
Catherine,
Thank you for sharing your heart, your family, your struggles, and your life with us. I just prayed for you and your family.
Blessings,
Carol
Saying prayers for your family and special prayers for your sweet sunshine girl.It can be so hard to watch your child worry about the changes they will be facing in their lives
Okay, I just tried to post a comment and something happened... :(
Anyway...your words are so beautiful! So real and just beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing!! Adoption/Fostering is a big step, but the world needs people like you to take the job. There is nothing more charitable than taking in an innocent child, loving them and teaching them about God! I am sure you will be abundantly blessed in this journey, even when you feel the blessings are lacking.
I love your biblical quotes and the fact that you are so close you can feel the calling and you are right, you are so totally capable. You are a beautiful woman and mom, this is what we were built for. To love and nurture and with God so many once thought impossible things are made possible!
If you ever need to talk to someone that can relate to this specific experience, feel free to contact me. My mom and Dad have been going through this process with CPS for 2 and 1/2 years now and this Wednesday the chapter is finally coming to a close and the adoption will be final! We are all so excited, it is such a good feeling!
May God continue to bless you and your family. May he give you peace and strength in this new walk with HIM.
In Prayer,
Mary
oh, & in case two comments happen to show up from me ? feel free to delete one. :)
Oh Catherine.... it hurts me to know you have such a heavy heart at times. I think you are holding yourself to a pretty high standard and if you dropped the bar a bit, you would still be a fantastic mom/teacher/ wife/ etc. Your children are happy and incredible and such a delight to be around. Thinking of you all- Life is a challenge, but you do a great job! Lots of love to the whole fam!
Dear Catherine,
I'm happy you've shared all this. It gives me a breath of fresh air to relate to folks.
I'm praying for you today. Praying for God to bring the family in your homestead that HE would want and praying for Him to lead your family to the place you need to be.
I cried as I read this. I am so happy for your family. I know how long this has been on your heart. You will make such amazing foster parents and any child would be truly blessed to be a part of your family. I can't wait to watch your rainbow peak trough the clouds :)
Thank you all so very much!!! Rainbow peak through the clouds. I love that! You all mean so much to me.
So glad He's taking care of you and leading you. You will do great in your new season!
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