Praying...

I am praying for families that are in need.  And I don't say this as an announcement like "Look at me, I pray."  I say it as informing you that my heart is broken.  I have never been more grateful for my healthy little girl as I have been in the past 2 months.  After entering the blogging world, I have discovered how much hurt people have due to the health of their children.  I have yet to endure something so painful.  God has answered many prayers and He has gotten the glory in ALL the stories I've read.  These women have found strength in the Lord.  He has become their rock, foundation, comforter, healer, and so many of the other names that our God goes by.  I have a button on the side of my blog for a new little guy that I've started praying for- Stellan.  His story is amazing, but God's got bigger plans for him.  He was dealing with SVT (Supra Ventricular Tachycardia) in the womb, and when he was born miraculously healed.  No sign of this problem. Almost 5 months later, right now, he is back in Children's Hospital dealing with these same issues.  Please pray for him.  If you'd like more on his story, click on the button to the side, as I said!  May God answer the prayers of His people!

Gratefulness!

Tonight I read a blog of Kelly's!  She is hurting for some people right now, but asked that we take time to focus on what is good in our life...giving praise to the Lord for all He has done!  I am thankful for my daughter.  She was born healthy, still is healthy and I could not be more blessed.  I'm not proud of that....just blessed.  God has put so many people in my life, real and blogger that I have been hurt for as well.  I am amazed at these women who still praise God for the trials and deaths they have been through with their children.  I am glad that I have yet been tested in this way.  I had a miscarriage about 2 months ago, and as hurtful as that was, I believe that it was "better/easier" than what others have had to go through.  I would have hated to put a name or face to this situation.  And thank God I didn't have too.  Anyways, I am grateful for a lot!

God has blessed me with a wonderful husband, who I think, loves and adores me! :)  He is Godly, wonderful and challenging!  All the things God knew I needed.  Also, I have a beautiful daughter.  She is healthy, funny, sweet, rambunctious, smart, silly, and I'm her mother so I would say the best kid!!!  I have a roof over my head, food to eat, water/diet coke to drink, electricity to keep me cool/warm with lights to see, and a car that for now is running.  I have great friends.  I have those who keep me accountable, make me laugh, cry with, pray with, and are encouraging.  I love my friends.  I have a family that is amazing and loves my daughter more than me and that's ok.  My brother was willing to pay for half my airline ticket to bring my daughter out to Phoenix to see him.  My parents call begging me to see their granddaughter.  I'm so glad they are such a big part of my life...and I know they love me too.  My family has always been my rock....now my God is along with my husband.  What a great transition.  I am grateful for my God who came to earth as a man, died for me, and rose again.  He saved my soul in 2001 and I'm grateful for His selfless life and love!  I'm blessed by His peace, love, comfort, and promise.  

Wow!  After looking at this list, I have a lot to be thankful for.  I know it's not Thanksgiving, but should we only be thankful one day a year?  The Bible says in Psalms, "God has created this day so rejoice and be glad in it."  I will try to be a follower of this verse.  I should rejoice in each day and be glad in each one.  I have so much to be thankful for no matter what happens.  God is the same today as He was yesterday and as He will be tomorrow!  

Praise the Lord today!  Find something that He has blessed you with.  You may be surprised with how many you come up with!!!  

Stars' Bodies

Ok, please know that I'm not one to usually judge stars bodies because I know they are normal people and fluctuate just like we do. There has been a lot in the news about Jessica Simpson's recent weight gain...and even though there was some gain, I believe it was an obvious outfit choice that caused her to look bulgey. Now, this week I have watched American Idol on which Kelly Clarkson performed. She looked awful. It's obvious that there is weight gain, but why the outift to accentuate? Tonight, I'm currently watching SNL on which she is performing again. Another outfit that looks her look huge. She has a great voice and a gorgeous face! And even a great body, but the outfits are not flattering. Who is dressing these women? Are they trying to sabotage these great women of great talent? Weight gain is not the problem, dressing ridiculous is. No matter the size there is no reason to look bad! Ok, that's my soapbox!