green grateful smiley monday
Hi everyone, I just want to say that on this green smiley Monday I am so very grateful for so many things. There are no words to express what our founder and shepherdess has done for me. How do you thank someone for taking your hand and leading you out of the darkest place in your life and set you on a path towards hope? Thank you Barbara! I will be eternally grateful. Bless you and may you transition without pain or fear into the loving arms of God and Evan.
I am also grateful that my granddaughter and Iysabella are safe in my home. When Eddie was 13 he & I were forced out of our apartment by a fire. I had no where to go. My mother was married to her 2nd husband and they owned 2 homes. 1 in florida & 1 in Massachusetts but her husband said I couldn't move in & they didn't offer any help with money either. I was living paycheck to paycheck so unfortunately I didn't have any cash reserves. We ended up living with "friend" after "friend" who kept asking for more & more money to stay with them. Eventually I saved enough up & got an apartment. So I determined that no one I cared about would ever be left out in the cold. Not even Christina's boyfriend. He is welcome too. Thankfully I now own a condo & we are a little cramped but its ok.
I'm also thankful that Ken has calmed down about them living here. I said to him the other night, "why don't you just relax and enjoy having a baby in the house while we have her here?". Wow, I think he's finally got it! He loves babies & its all good now, lol! Men! Lol! (No offense to my guy friends at DS).
And last but not least I am grateful to be in the company of such wonderful people at DS and FMO. Your support makes all the difference.
Love ya!!!!
I am also grateful that my granddaughter and Iysabella are safe in my home. When Eddie was 13 he & I were forced out of our apartment by a fire. I had no where to go. My mother was married to her 2nd husband and they owned 2 homes. 1 in florida & 1 in Massachusetts but her husband said I couldn't move in & they didn't offer any help with money either. I was living paycheck to paycheck so unfortunately I didn't have any cash reserves. We ended up living with "friend" after "friend" who kept asking for more & more money to stay with them. Eventually I saved enough up & got an apartment. So I determined that no one I cared about would ever be left out in the cold. Not even Christina's boyfriend. He is welcome too. Thankfully I now own a condo & we are a little cramped but its ok.
I'm also thankful that Ken has calmed down about them living here. I said to him the other night, "why don't you just relax and enjoy having a baby in the house while we have her here?". Wow, I think he's finally got it! He loves babies & its all good now, lol! Men! Lol! (No offense to my guy friends at DS).
And last but not least I am grateful to be in the company of such wonderful people at DS and FMO. Your support makes all the difference.
Love ya!!!!
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What an uplifting journal!! I can\'t believe a parent - whether biological or step, would deny a daughter and grandson a roof over their heads!! I have never been homeless, thank God but our condo is open to those in need. For many Christmases, we had extras. To the point where the children would ask \"Who\'s having dinner with us this year?\' Lisa continued the tradition.
I am glad Ken has realized what a blessing it is to have family around!
Love and hugs,
Marlene
A great journal to read while I take a quick lunch break!
So helpful, it just grabs me and takes me right out of my sad mourning morning. Thank you. Love ya, abby
Very wonderful to have a baby in the house! Colleen
Sarah.....isn\'t it amazing the way God works to prepare us to be more like Christ.....putting you through the fire, the staying with people all over the place and trying so hard to be on your own......and here you are, vowing that no one you know will ever be left out in the cold......just like Jesus would. You are a lovely woman and I am proud to call you friend.
Becky
You are a kind an generous person. Try not to kiss the skin right off of the babies face!!! LOL Nothing beats a baby in the house! Linda
I am so glad that you can find things to smile about this Monday....I have had a good, but busy day..but good is good, right? Love to you...Karen
Great entry. Enjoy that baby every minute. The cramped corners will only make you snuggle her more. Love to you. Robin
LInda, enjoy your time with the baby. There is nothing like having a baby in the house!! Hugs to you...Love, Kim