tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708060373541917366.post8567046282730963209..comments2023-10-16T05:17:19.322-07:00Comments on Mary @ Woman to Woman...: When Trusting God Is HardMary Reedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05826652758652110254noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708060373541917366.post-84023158998800976322012-12-09T11:05:20.710-08:002012-12-09T11:05:20.710-08:00Jennifer, I'm so glad you came by today! God ...Jennifer, I'm so glad you came by today! God is so good to have provided His word for our encouragement, comfort, and strength... And I'm so thankful that the Holy Spirit holds on tightly to us and helps us embrace and intimately know Him.<br />As for your question: It's been four years since our children were with us at the same time... Hopefully, next Christmas!<br /><br />Blessings to you as you make memories with your family this season!Maryhttp://marywomantowoman.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708060373541917366.post-49962209202046267602012-12-09T10:30:48.650-08:002012-12-09T10:30:48.650-08:00Hi Mary,
Nice to meet you, and I'm honored t...Hi Mary, <br /><br />Nice to meet you, and I'm honored to have you join my site, "Jottings from Jennifer". I enjoy getting to know people. <br /><br />I am so sorry about this intense nerve pain that has re-appeared for you. May the doctors have wisdom, and answers, and I appreciate your honesty here as you wrestle (oh I can understand that.... and relate) and as you grab on tight to God's promises.<br /><br />Re your comment, I'm like you, savoring every moment as if it's our last too. When was the last time you got to savor your family together too? <br /><br />Looking forward to getting to know you more, <br />Jennifer Dougan <br />www.jenniferdougan.comJennifer Douganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05659224247916807471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708060373541917366.post-91969914759785790002012-12-07T19:23:22.488-08:002012-12-07T19:23:22.488-08:00Oh Lea, I'm so sorry to hear about your dad. A...Oh Lea, I'm so sorry to hear about your dad. As his daughter, I'm sure it's been difficult for you to see him journey through this pain. As I write this, I rejoice that God has brought a measure of relief and restoration and I'm praying for continued healing, strength, perseverance and joy...all to God's glory. <br /><br />Thank you for your prayers and for stopping by!<br />Blessings to you!<br />Mary Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05826652758652110254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708060373541917366.post-21739300747709228582012-12-07T18:55:29.743-08:002012-12-07T18:55:29.743-08:00Mary, so glad you stopped by and I so enjoyed this...Mary, so glad you stopped by and I so enjoyed this post and browsing your blog. I love meeting new bloggers, especially other sisters in Christ.<br /><br />My Dad, a retired minister, was diagnosed with Guillian Barre Syndrome in June 2011 and it is a condition of the nerves and he has lived with such pain from the damage caused by this condition. He gets so weary at times and struggles to keep his spirits lifted. He went from living an amazing active life at the age of 80 to becomimg a total invalid overnight. The Lord has restored him to live in an assisted living facility and he's made an unbelievable recovery but will likely always live with this pain in his feet and legs. He has to be on pain meds to keep it under control.<br /><br />Praying and hoping that you will be restored to good health. Christmas blessings to you!Lea @ CiCis Cornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09252011706208068724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708060373541917366.post-50069886942564331692012-12-07T18:32:26.827-08:002012-12-07T18:32:26.827-08:00Thanks for linking up. You have such a nice blog. ...Thanks for linking up. You have such a nice blog. I look forward to visiting over the coming weeks.Judithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14303626433109140676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708060373541917366.post-6835613346327880852012-12-06T12:28:29.052-08:002012-12-06T12:28:29.052-08:00Cherry, thank you so much for your prayer. I'...Cherry, thank you so much for your prayer. I'm blown away by His grace and the many ways He uses people to wrap His loving arms around us. I'm so glad you came by today!<br />Blessings to you!Mary Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05826652758652110254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708060373541917366.post-12154409446604730602012-12-06T12:23:30.014-08:002012-12-06T12:23:30.014-08:00Ashley, congratulations on receiving your award an...Ashley, congratulations on receiving your award and thank you for nominating me! I was just at your site and had so much fun reading about you. (Love the chicken coop!)<br />Thank you for your prayers. <br />Blessings to you!Maryhttp://marywomantowoman.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708060373541917366.post-55029967785615569562012-12-06T11:01:26.045-08:002012-12-06T11:01:26.045-08:00Visiting from Thought Provoking Thursday - and pra...Visiting from Thought Provoking Thursday - and praying for you as I write, that God will give you grace, and strength for whatever He allows in your life - all for His glory. Thanks for your honesty in sharing.Cherry Warrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09514526416067526357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708060373541917366.post-79826758236036314592012-12-06T09:45:04.251-08:002012-12-06T09:45:04.251-08:00Hi Mary,
I know you've already been granted th...Hi Mary,<br />I know you've already been granted the Liebster Blog Award...but, I nominated you again! Considering your current condition, I completely understand if you do not wish to participate. I will be praying for you. However, if your interested, read more here....<br /><br />http://www.agratefulheart-ashley.blogspot.com/2012/12/ive-been-nominated.htmlAshleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13105168380760840623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708060373541917366.post-61305088729944853942012-12-06T08:40:40.823-08:002012-12-06T08:40:40.823-08:00Barbie, thank you so much for your prayers. I'...Barbie, thank you so much for your prayers. I'm sorry that you're going through a tough financial season. The holidays can be especially difficult with so many 'wants' and I'm sure a few 'needs'. Please know that I'm praying for you and your family.<br />It's so beautiful how He uses these seasons of 'hard things' to draw us closer to Him... <br /><br />I was just at your site and was so blessed by your post on Hope. <br />Blessings to you!Maryhttp://marywomantowoman.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708060373541917366.post-73702216054112914672012-12-06T08:31:12.949-08:002012-12-06T08:31:12.949-08:00Melinda, thank you so much for this life-giving pr...Melinda, thank you so much for this life-giving prayer. God is so good to provide believers to encourage and pray for one another! Blessings to you, sweet sister!Maryhttp://marywomantowoman.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708060373541917366.post-76250982027539963242012-12-06T07:35:13.406-08:002012-12-06T07:35:13.406-08:00Shalynne, thank you for your sweet words and praye...Shalynne, thank you for your sweet words and prayers. God's word is so powerful and rich with encouragement and life...can't get enough of it!! I'm so glad you stopped in!<br />Blessings to you! Maryhttp://marywomantowoman.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708060373541917366.post-64452301665030349282012-12-06T07:16:51.021-08:002012-12-06T07:16:51.021-08:00Jenni, your comment made me smile.:) The very tho...Jenni, your comment made me smile.:) The very thought of spending 10 billion years with my Joy...Jesus is incredible! Thank you for your prayers and encouragement. Blessings and Joy to you!Maryhttp://marywomantowoman.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708060373541917366.post-22606922281643423832012-12-06T04:30:57.025-08:002012-12-06T04:30:57.025-08:00Father I ask that you would heal our sister Mary. ...<br />Father I ask that you would heal our sister Mary. Above all, Lord I ask that you will draw her close to you, to grant her faith to trust you in whatever happens. Thank you for the fellowship of Believers no matter how far apart, and thank you for what you are working in Mary's life.<br />AmenAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08802328956484305722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708060373541917366.post-79332813640755140212012-12-05T21:14:07.039-08:002012-12-05T21:14:07.039-08:00Mary, I am so sorry to hear of your physical pain ...Mary, I am so sorry to hear of your physical pain and struggle. I will pray for you. I have been in a season of leaning in closer and learning how to trust Him fully as my husband and I walk through a difficult financial season. I know He will never let us go!BARBIEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02537827307867912139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708060373541917366.post-32764308476989541202012-12-05T21:08:27.678-08:002012-12-05T21:08:27.678-08:00Stopping by from Thriving Thursdays & I just h...Stopping by from Thriving Thursdays & I just have to say this post was so wonderfully uplifting - such a good reminder of God's promises. Thank you! And prayers to you.Wonderfully Chaotichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09728034266881573591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708060373541917366.post-87496687153793826002012-12-05T21:06:05.981-08:002012-12-05T21:06:05.981-08:00Psalm 30:5 - I've been meditating on JOY latel...Psalm 30:5 - I've been meditating on JOY lately, in spite of my circumstances. Jesus is my joy, and the pain and struggle will surely seem momentary after spending 10 billion years with Him, don't you think? I'll be praying for you to have strength and joy! So glad I clicked through Serving Joyfully's Thriving Thursdays.Jennihttp://fosteringjoy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708060373541917366.post-71889959565575726112012-12-05T20:17:32.221-08:002012-12-05T20:17:32.221-08:00Mary, thank you so much for coming by and for the ...Mary, thank you so much for coming by and for the encouragement. Blessings to you!Maryhttp://marywomantowoman.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708060373541917366.post-43897290129236105642012-12-05T19:57:36.897-08:002012-12-05T19:57:36.897-08:00I am sorry for you are suffering pain, but your te...I am sorry for you are suffering pain, but your testimony in this post is so uplifting. Thank you for such a great witness. <br /><br />Thank you also for visiting my blog & following...I followed you too. <br /><br />Blessings to you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708060373541917366.post-81133191652123153312012-12-05T12:03:05.072-08:002012-12-05T12:03:05.072-08:00Mia, I'm so sorry for your pain. You're r...Mia, I'm so sorry for your pain. You're right, it can drain you physically and emotionally. I'm beyond thankful that our loving God knows our every hurt and need and holds us closely in His arms. I will pray for you and trust the One who deeply cares. Blessings to you.Maryhttp://marywomantowoman.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708060373541917366.post-45095671067571229042012-12-05T11:53:38.291-08:002012-12-05T11:53:38.291-08:00Laura, it's amazing how preemptive God's w...Laura, it's amazing how preemptive God's word is! You're right, He knew how easily we'd be discouraged and gave us such powerful, encouraging words to strengthen our resolve and ability to waaait on Him. I'm so glad we shared some linkups today and that you came by! Blessings to you!Maryhttp://marywomantowoman.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708060373541917366.post-27374144231315309312012-12-05T08:01:23.261-08:002012-12-05T08:01:23.261-08:00Hi Mary
I suffer from fibromyalgia/CFS and are al...Hi Mary<br />I suffer from fibromyalgia/CFS and are also experiencing a BIG flare and I understand how excruciating the pain can be. It drains you..., BUT we have a Pappa God who carries us the whole time. He is so close to the suffering. <br />Bless you<br />MiaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02765891733244054084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708060373541917366.post-37888702611294467132012-12-05T05:48:19.747-08:002012-12-05T05:48:19.747-08:00Hi Mary,
It's so hard not to become frustrated...Hi Mary,<br />It's so hard not to become frustrated & discouraged, and to remember that everything has purpose when we're tired of being in physical &/or emotional pain. Recently, I've gone to Joshua and so many other places where God says "do not be discouraged." He knew then, and He knows now how hard it is to wait and how quickly we can become discouraged. But I'm continuing to learn to trust Him, and that trusting Him means waiting on Him.<br /><br />Visiting today from Word Filled Wednesday, and a few others we've both linked up with. :)<br /><br />Blessings to you,<br />Laura Laura Rathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14524290825130536188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708060373541917366.post-4774929576288012622012-12-05T03:50:07.386-08:002012-12-05T03:50:07.386-08:00Denise, thank you for your sweet words of encourag...Denise, thank you for your sweet words of encouragement and prayers. There's nothing like the 'true joy of His peace'... I'm so thankful for His presence, His word, and His people to remind us of His faithfulness and His goodness. Blessings to you!Maryhttp://marywomantowoman.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708060373541917366.post-15104970462335072352012-12-05T03:42:08.998-08:002012-12-05T03:42:08.998-08:00Jennifer, thank you for praying... I so appreciate...Jennifer, thank you for praying... I so appreciate it. And thank you for hosting the linkup! Wonderful encouragement from beautiful ladies! Blessings to you!Maryhttp://marywomantowoman.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com