joyfulmomofmany

Jasquisj.... Oh friend! {hugs}. I didn't know tha...

2010-07-29T17:53:16.797-05:00

Jasquisj.... Oh friend! {hugs}. I didn't know that you were dealing with chemotherapy. I'm glad that my idea was helpful for you..... Please know that I'll be praying... For His all-sufficient grace to meet you at every turn. If you have opportunity, email me and let me know how you are doing,ok? My email: joyfulmomofmany@gmail.com

thanks susan for reminding me how to stay focused ...

2010-07-29T15:08:38.247-05:00

thanks susan for reminding me how to stay focused on Jesus as i cope with the effects of chemotherapy which has made me so ill - i have really struggled this last two weeks but what you said seems to be talking straight to me. i have a very little notebook that i write key verses in but had never thought to carry it around with me to give me focus and strength - thank you

So sorry Susan! I "get" what you are saying in th...

2010-07-29T09:54:13.117-05:00

So sorry Susan! I "get" what you are saying in the excercise department...it is a stress reliever, for sure!! I will pray that you will heal up nicely and be able to re-enter the daily routine of aerobics that you are used to doing!

How precious God's Word is!! I *love* Hebrews 12:1-3...those are words I come back to often..."consider HIM"!! THAT puts it ALL in proper perspective for me...every time!!

I agree with Pam ~ there is nothing that is a surprise to the LORD, and HE is in control of our griefs and disappointments! He will work out ALL things for our good ~ Romans 8:28 and Psalm 138:8.

Have a restful weekend!
With Love,
Camille

Our disappointments are all important to God, and ...

2010-07-29T07:52:59.038-05:00

Our disappointments are all important to God, and he does intimately know how we feel. He doesn't compare and say, oh, that's nothing. Look at what this person is going through.

Sometimes he takes what we love, what makes us feel complete, or what helps us for awhile. He misses us and wants us to experience Him in that void. He does everything with thought out plans, and the fruit it can bear is abundant. Embrace it as best you can, and you may be surprised at what he will do!

Gina, Oh how I remember those days of having only ...

2010-07-28T21:08:35.922-05:00

Gina, Oh how I remember those days of having only "littles"~ it can be a draining season, for sure. Isn't the Lord good to meet us right where we are? Thanks for taking the time to comment and encourage me! Nice to "meet" you here!

~susan

Thank the Lord!! I am so glad he was okay! I can...

2010-07-27T21:17:41.963-05:00

Thank the Lord!! I am so glad he was okay! I can feel that sickening feeling in my stomach, while crying out to our God for help. Haven't we all been there as mothers?! But that was such a LONG time!!
Yes, it is beautiful to think of our Father rejoicing for His lost sheep.
Much love,
Susan

As I read this knowing that Josiah was "found" I s...

2010-07-22T08:26:54.439-05:00

As I read this knowing that Josiah was "found" I sat with a lump in my throat thinking of the feelings that you all must have had. Then as I read the scripture verses tears came. Thankful you found Josiah and reminded once again of our Heavenly Fathers great love for us!

Oh, Susan...how I needed this blog post today! As...

2010-07-21T11:23:54.099-05:00

Oh, Susan...how I needed this blog post today! As the mom of four young ones, I often feel so overwhelmed and weary and discouraged. I know that's not what God wants *from* me or *for* me as a Mom and believer. I really love that you write a verse and carry it around with you. I have about 10,000 index cards I can use for that (literally - my husband's office was overstocked and giving them away - they called him, knowing we home school) I love the thankful journal - whether I use clippings or words, I need to keep one...ideas already rolling around in my head for one! Thank you so much for encouraging the blogosphere with your words! :)

Oh my gracious. That is my greatest fear. I anxio...

2010-07-21T11:15:05.513-05:00

Oh my gracious. That is my greatest fear. I anxiously read your post and was literally in tears as you tied it to the parable of the lost sheep. So thankful that God blessed that child with the level head to go back to the car and that he was SAFE. And yes,how much greater is the rejoicing in Heaven when a sinner repents.

~Camille, thanks friend. I've enjoyed your series...

2010-07-21T09:30:44.376-05:00

~Camille, thanks friend. I've enjoyed your series on homeschooling too... you are one of those friends who points me to Jesus. Thank you.

~Susan- amen to needing *deep* drinks~ oh so quickly I forget, in the midst of the tyranny of the urgent.

~busymomof10... *yes* I can relate! I have fewer and fewer theories with each passing year. : )

~Kayte- nice to have you here! Thanks for the kind comments. I do appreciate you taking the time to let me know what you thought.

Oh Susan!!!! How intense for you all!! What a GR...

2010-07-21T00:00:26.380-05:00

Oh Susan!!!! How intense for you all!! What a GREAT and GRACIOUS God we serve!! How WONDERFUL that this story turned out this way! What a vivid image of "one who is lost" being safely taken into the fold! How PRECIOUS each one of our children is! I am SO thankful that he was found! :)

With Love to you my friend!
Go take another nap! ;-)
Camille

Hello Susan - I just found your blog and I have ha...

2010-07-20T20:48:26.383-05:00

Hello Susan - I just found your blog and I have had a delightful time reading - thanks. :)
I am so glad that Josiah is safe - I have boys around that age and these young lads have overworked guardian angels I think!
The Lord has given him a level head - he acted very wisely.
Nice to meet you.
Jenny

Oh my heart was pounding and my eyes reading extra...

2010-07-20T20:12:53.069-05:00

Oh my heart was pounding and my eyes reading extra fast trying to get to the end of the story. Sooo glad it had a happy ending!! Praise the Lord!!

~Cinnamon

Hi Heather! Welcome! Nice to "meet" you here. I a...

2010-07-20T12:56:51.220-05:00

Hi Heather! Welcome! Nice to "meet" you here. I appreciate your comment~ it *is* so cool to carry around God's Word and meditate on truth, isn't it?

~susan

Thanks Everybody for rejoicing with us! Hug the o...

2010-07-20T12:41:27.746-05:00

Thanks Everybody for rejoicing with us! Hug the ones you love extra close today for me, ok?

~susan

Praise the Lord!

2010-07-20T12:06:51.601-05:00

Praise the Lord!

Great thoughts. Thank you for sharing!

2010-07-20T11:01:37.894-05:00

Great thoughts. Thank you for sharing!

You have brought me to tears! Rejoicing with you i...

2010-07-19T23:05:01.397-05:00

You have brought me to tears! Rejoicing with you in God's goodness! I am so thankful and so happy for you. Praise be to God.

So, was he by the car the whole time? I'm so glad ...

2010-07-19T21:14:00.010-05:00

So, was he by the car the whole time? I'm so glad nothing bad happened to him. Thank you, God.
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Praising the Lord he was found safe and sound. Lo...

2010-07-19T20:24:16.232-05:00

Praising the Lord he was found safe and sound. Losing a child even for a few minutes is the worst feeling in the world!!!!

Oh my! I am so glad he was OK!!! What a scary orde...

2010-07-19T17:05:11.797-05:00

Oh my! I am so glad he was OK!!! What a scary ordeal...I am glad he did the right thing though!!! :)

Oh thank the Lord! And what a sensible chap he is ...

2010-07-19T14:35:01.662-05:00

Oh thank the Lord! And what a sensible chap he is too. xx

HI Susan, I was visiting Camille at Flowers in His...

2010-07-19T01:33:57.493-05:00

HI Susan, I was visiting Camille at Flowers in His Garden...and I saw your little blog link on the sidebar. I had to take a look. I love the way you photographed that memory verse card. When I started doing memory verses on my blog about 6 weeks ago now....the first one I did was on an index card and photographed against a piece of wood...just like yours :) :) so cool..anyway, i just wanted to pop in and say hi. I subscribed via email so I can receive updates when you post something new. Have a great week. Love and hugs from Oregon, Heather :)

~Tina~ thanks for taking the time to comment~ I ap...

2010-07-18T11:54:00.667-05:00

~Tina~ thanks for taking the time to comment~ I appreciate your feedback~ hope the verse cards are an encouragement to you.

~Camille~ you are always *so* faithful to post encouraging comments~ thanks friend, I really do appreciate you taking the time to comment!

~J, I'm glad you like my new header... I thought it was about time... we are definitely in the "thick" of summer. I want to enjoy it before I start longing for autumn too much!

~Georgiann, I know that you will *love* keeping a thankfulness journal~ it makes a *huge* difference in my life-outlook.

~susan

~Camille, Thanks, friend! I appreciate your concer...

2010-07-18T11:49:14.925-05:00

~Camille, Thanks, friend! I appreciate your concern and would covet your prayers as well for my dear Nana, etc. Thanks!

~Georgiann (I *love* your name, btw~ so Jane Austinish!) I'm *so* glad that your septic ordeal didn't end up being too expensive after all! What a pleasant surprise!

~susana