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Wednesday, September 25, 2013

A Good Day


The week is passing by in a blur. Today we have a cold front passing by. The sky is filled with lovely clouds and the breeze is causing the trees to sway and dance in the early morning light. For the most September has been a lovely month.

My daughter in Arizona went to the doctor yesterday and had her ultra sound and it is a girl. I felt last night as I was crawling in bed that I am a very blessed woman. Our grand children count is five boys and three girls. I am very, very thankful for each one of them and just amazed at how God continues to bless us with each new life.


The kids and I have been talking about how hard last year was at this time, how all of us were going through at the time the hardest trials of our lives. How we were being challenged in ways we never dreamed possible.
Each one of them have looked back and all of them keep remarking of how grateful they are to be here. I of course have over thought the issue like always.


My thoughts are of course that no matter how dark the days, how long the nights. How the heavens seem shut up and all around me seems to be sinking sand. When I don't understand and I can't hear God, it isn't because God has changed but my vision is such that I want my way more than I want His perfect plan. When I finally give up and quit and just wait. Then I see what I thought were going to be the worst thing in the world, becomes transformed into a glorious gift of beauty.


I am thankful today, for what I couldn't see from my viewpoint last year at this time. I had no idea that God would take the breadcrumbs I offered to Him, and that He would change them into a feast. Nor would I change anything. Each day, I see how He has transformed the trials into gifts. Someday I will learn to trust even when I can't understand.

Have a lovely Wednesday,
~Kim~

22 comments:

Beth said...

A beautiful post Kim. Congratulation, you will have another granddaughter!

Debbie said...

The weather is gorgeous isn't it? Congrats on the new grand daughter. My last 3 have all been boys...a sweet little girl sounds so nice. How blessed we are! It is nice isn't it to look back and see what God made out of HARD HARD times. I am having a few medical issues right now and truthfully I am having such a hard time with it all. I am anxious to see just what the Lord might bring out of it. Enjoy your day!

Kessie said...

I feel like everything is as good right now as it was bad last year. Aside from the hassle of doctor visits, I have zero problems. God is so good to us. :-)

Julia said...

Congratulations on your having a baby girl to wait for. What a blessing she will be to you all.

Your family will all be ready to give thanks at Thanksgiving. Wonderful post.
Have a great day.
Hugs,
JB

Nancy said...

It's always amazing to look back and see all that God has done in our lives...I am so glad He has worked out many of the things that were so stressful for you last year...
Congratulations on that baby girl....Your quiver is being filled.....

Jacque. said...

Congratulations and AMEN to everything you said. xo

Nellie said...

Lovely, Kim. This is an exciting time as you await the arrival of a new granddaughter! xo Nellie

Sherry from Alabama said...

What a beautiful post, the words and pictures.

Sarah said...

smile. It's such a hope to know that all the blessings and tastes of wonderful on this earth are just a hint of what is to come, and the trials and sufferings of the present will all be done away.

Alica said...

What fun it will be...anticipating a new grand daughter! She will be born into a wonderful family!

Primitive Stars said...

You are blessed, how wonderful, Blessings Francine.

TexWisGirl said...

thanks for the gratitude on the other side of things. :)

Susan Shull said...

How lucky to have so many grandchildren! We are patiently waiting for the appearance of our 4th girl!

Sue said...

Congratulations to your daughter and her husband, grandchildren are one of God's greatest gifts to us.
I was so blessed reading of how thankful you and your family are of the faithfulness of God! You have such a wonderful gift of expressing what is in your heart,
Always leave so blessed.
Hugs,
Sue

Christine said...

So lovely to read of Gods blessings and how your daughter is going to have a daughter!

camp and cottage living said...

Beautiful rose!
It is hard when one is in the midst of trials to be patient and see what the Lord has in mind.

Meg said...

Yay for being refined by the fire!

Pom Pom said...

You are so thankful, so grateful. I love your heart.

Janettessage.blogspot.com said...

Amen...this time last year we entered unemployment...and boy is it different this year...I am employed. LOL He walked with us the whole way and never left us. I am so glad you can look back with a gratefulness and not bitterness.
Congratulations on the grand daughter..and was there every a doubt about you being a blessed woman?

Three Sheep Studio said...

Your post warms my heart.
Several years ago, a very dear friend told me...
'Sometimes what you think will kill you, ends up saving your life.'
God will take extreme anguish and turn it around and suddenly it is your crown.
Amazing love.
Congratulations on the news of your grand daughter !
Rose

Kim said...

Lovely post Kim. It is true that sometimes we need to stop fighting and just give in to it and let it happen. Why do we both keep forgetting that??

Betty Manousos said...

amen to everything you said. these are seriously beautiful photos!
i totally enjoyed your post.

have a great rest of your weekend!

p.s. this is the first time i've been to this site and am gald i have.

you have a lovely blog!