tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271473.post6535484316229586840..comments2024-03-25T20:18:21.478-05:00Comments on Diary of a Stay at Home Mom: So many lessons I have learnedSandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00448386993712122412noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271473.post-14136021768605629212013-06-16T21:37:01.786-05:002013-06-16T21:37:01.786-05:00I'm hoping your perfect timing will rub off on...I'm hoping your perfect timing will rub off on me. My roommate is moving out, and I will NOT miss her one little bit but I will miss the $400.00 per month rent. Then the day after she gives me notice, my online job goes on hold (the other one has been on hold for a month already) so that means NO money coming in after this coming Thursday--and that has to go straight to my ISP because I owe them almost $300.00. <br /><br />I gave myself permission to be lazy as all get out this weekend, but will return to cleaning, job hunting, etc bright and early tomorrow morning.Suellen Roleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09347192521634583340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271473.post-80720406057613988492013-06-15T13:17:54.479-05:002013-06-15T13:17:54.479-05:00It is so easy for us to say "God has it all i...It is so easy for us to say "God has it all in control, God will work things out for our best" etc. It's WAY harder to live it! When we can't see the outcomes, it's very easy to get lost in the fog. It's a scary place. But again and again, we discover that God really WAS leading us all along. :)SmallMomentsBigJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16681672772874435440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271473.post-69203623468955772282013-06-14T01:41:57.447-05:002013-06-14T01:41:57.447-05:00When everything calms down, and you are settled, m...When everything calms down, and you are settled, maybe when the day comes that you move into your purchased home, you'll be able to look back and realize why it all happened as it did. That a-ha moment will come, and you will realize, thank God, that that was the way things went! when you said you felt led to write, well, right there he was speaking through you, inspiring you, and yes, many of us can relate. Being a Christian is so hard, because we have to keep the faith, we need to realize the purpose in our sufferings, which is so hard. In the end, though, His grace and glory shines through us. Remember we are all on the same journey, and at times you will feel unworthy, but just accept His love, keep praying and spending time with him. It's your relationship with Our Lord that will keep you focused and able to deal with whatever comes your way. Also, what greater blessing than having a wonderful family to help you through. God bless you!Sandrocashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03944998851056008140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271473.post-13858202699572482052013-06-13T18:18:12.684-05:002013-06-13T18:18:12.684-05:00What is so hard for me is determining when to be s...What is so hard for me is determining when to be still. When am I supposed to be actively working on something and when am I supposed to just wait on Him. That makes it hard. <br />On our last house try on the way to the inspections we prayed that God would clearly speak to us if it was not the house he had for us -- and it failed all three inspections. I'd say we got a sign! Wish it was always that clear!! autumnesfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04519475352289814754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271473.post-42919643243254168692013-06-13T11:49:42.561-05:002013-06-13T11:49:42.561-05:00I have found out first hand that Our Lord allows u...I have found out first hand that Our Lord allows us to go through things to bring us closer to Him. Going through my cancer treatment was an eye opening experience of His true love and how I could really count on Him being there all of the time.<br /><br />It is so good to see how your faith stays strong...We all have times of doubt and don't understand and that is totally human.<br /><br />My prayers remain with you and your sweet family on this new journey of yours. xoSherri B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03956294100834139745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271473.post-44973051432416567382013-06-13T10:43:21.493-05:002013-06-13T10:43:21.493-05:00Oh Sandra, you wrote just what I needed to hear/re...Oh Sandra, you wrote just what I needed to hear/read today. My family and I have been facing decisions and I so want to go one way but God is sending us in another direction. Thank you for your honesty and such a beautiful message! <br /><br />I am sorry the house plans didn't work out but am glad you have grown closer to Him. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.Reneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15249778241531235974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271473.post-80571194329004455312013-06-13T09:11:04.831-05:002013-06-13T09:11:04.831-05:00Nice pictures for a good post Sandra!
We can al...Nice pictures for a good post Sandra! <br /><br />We can always wonder what if...what if this house went through, what our lives would be like there, would they be different? But yes, I agree with you, I truly feel that when we want to do God's will, even though at the time we are willing something that God closes doors to, things turn out best at the end.<br /><br />God knows my husband and I have a hard time knowing which way to turn, so He seems to close doors to guide us all the time! <br /><br />Once we sold our(this) house, and we could not find another house, at a time were we had all our kids young so we had 8 people who were almost without housing. It seems that every house we put an agreement on, fell through (and these were for sale by owner, and this type of sale seems to not follow realty laws) and houses we wanted got snatched up. In the end, we took our contract for the sale of our house to our lawyer, and it was not a valid contract, as we all signed copies and no one signed the one and same contract, so we got our house back. We were fearful we'd be homeless as it would be hard for 8 people to rent a hotel or short term apt until we could find a home to buy...so here we are....still in this house (that was 10 years ago).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271473.post-30381622814238059112013-06-13T07:09:08.291-05:002013-06-13T07:09:08.291-05:00Thank you for sharing, Sandra. You are such an ins...Thank you for sharing, Sandra. You are such an inspiration. Praying for you and your family. There's nothing like the feeling of the comfort that you can find only in Him:)<br />SBeckhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11511636186133009853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271473.post-90405539716936744882013-06-13T06:12:04.106-05:002013-06-13T06:12:04.106-05:00Hi Sandra. Sounds like God is doing a mighty work ...Hi Sandra. Sounds like God is doing a mighty work in your heart. I've been there too (and will most likely be there again in the future.) Thanks for sharing this with us.Amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01520682388731742925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271473.post-63870012788869658872013-06-13T06:01:21.791-05:002013-06-13T06:01:21.791-05:00Things will work out just the way they should, our...Things will work out just the way they should, our plan is not always Gods plan. Here is the cool thing about God (yes I think he is cool) He knows we might not agree with him, he knows he might make us mad, sad, have a tea total hissy fit but he is still by our side. Now that is cool!Debbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17319991952705204675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271473.post-16464024705560493612013-06-13T05:36:26.496-05:002013-06-13T05:36:26.496-05:00Dear Sweet Sandra ~
Trusting in God is an ongoin...Dear Sweet Sandra ~ <br /><br />Trusting in God is an ongoing moment to moment existence. We are going to have doubts, worries, fear, anger, want what we want now, etc.<br /><br />This life is one big learning experience, may we continue to grow and learn in God's grace and be thankful for lessons learned and blessings given us.<br /><br />It's been 6 months since I lost my dear husband and the other day I laid down for a nap and a feeling of peace enveloped me. It was the first time feeling that since I lost my husband. It was a wonderful feeling and I know it was from God as He is my Peace. <br /><br />Hang in there Sandra. Gaining a deeper faith in God, and a deeper and stronger love for each other in your marriage is priceless.<br /><br />Everything will fall into place at the right time. <br /><br />Love and hugs ~ FlowerLadyFlowerLady Lorrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17678852154334714784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271473.post-83350980525089890762013-06-13T05:12:07.375-05:002013-06-13T05:12:07.375-05:00I'm sorry the house plans didn't work out,...I'm sorry the house plans didn't work out, but glad you're drawing close to God in this hard time. I don't take those no's well either and I have been known to argue with God. However, so often I find out later why His no has worked out better than my plans. Still - the next time I often forget and go through it again. :) Good thing He is patient with me.Marihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06289456727508305342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271473.post-50465521763021753632013-06-13T01:54:18.526-05:002013-06-13T01:54:18.526-05:00Hang in there Sandra. God will get you through eve...Hang in there Sandra. God will get you through everything. Prayers and hugs to you and your family. CherylCherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262114881068653319noreply@blogger.com