Friday, March 15, 2013

What do you do when...

So what do you do when you're life is basically un recognizable from the state that it was just in
a few short weeks ago?
What do you do when you don't know where the next place you will truly call home will be?
What do you do when the hugs and kisses you used to get from your husband no longer
happen and instead are replaced only by phone calls and text messages to talk about
"the details"?

Well naturally you talk about what your THANKFUL for!

It's been a while since I've dedicated a complete post to those things that just make
me smile and bring me joy and happiness.

You guys wanna know what's currently blessing me? 
{Jay and I snuggled in bed, his hand in mine...his idea}
This boy, you guys is so gentle, so tender, so loving and so wonderful to me. All the days and nights
that we have spend together throughout his life have bonded us together in such a special way.
There could not be a better son for me. He and I are just perfect for one another. 
He makes me laugh, smile and brings me genuine joy and happiness.

 PEOPLE
friends, family, acquaintances, new and old, far and near. I am so thankful to you all.
The love and support I have received over the last few weeks of life has been stunning.
What I've been provided with, how I've been cared for, how I've been loved and supported,
The offers I've received, the hands reached out to me, the hugs given, the texts,emails,calls. 
It's all blessed me incredibly. 
It seems as if each person that reaches out to me has something different and unique to offer or 
bless me with, and with you all I am so taken care of. 
Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

THESE TRUTHS.. 
Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh each morning. Lamentations 3:23
The LORD says, "I will rescue those who love me. I will protect those who trust in my name. Psalm 91:14
The LORD hears his people when they call to him for help. He rescues them from all their troubles. Psalm 34:17
The LORD is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed. Psalm 34:18
 Don't be afraid, for I am with you. Don't be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand. Isaiah 41:10
"I am leaving you with a gift--peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don't be troubled or afraid. John 14:27
 He heals the brokenhearted and bandages their wounds. Psalm 147:3



I'm also thankful for...
funny faces!
junk food!
deep breaths!
silly movies!
sunshine!
and the knowing in my heart that
this too shall pass!

12 comments:

Amy said...

What a wonderful spirit you have :) Stay strong beautiful!

RockinMom said...

I very recently stumbled upon your blog and wanted you to know that I have said a prayer for you and will continue to pray for you. Your strength during this time is amazing and I admire you for pulling out the happiness during this hard time and seeing the blessings before you.

Leah said...

i admire your strenght shannon. you have such a beautiful son, and i know he loves you so, so much. stay strong friend. the Lord is with the brokenhearted like that verse said. He's with you, and He will guide you. Things will be worked out soon, i just know it. please know you can email me anytime. i'm here to listen. :) love ya and give a big hug to your son too for me!! xoxo

ThistleAshD said...

you have such an amazing attitude through all this- your already a message and you've only just begun! Little boys are such a blessing- and you and your little guy are lovely to see together :)

Mariel Collins said...

You are so strong my friend:) I just love your spirit!

Samantha Davis said...

I love this. Keeping an uplifting state of mind.

la petite lulu said...

Shannon, like the others have said you have such a amazing attitude! I've been away recently and only just catching up on your blog now - I wanted to say thinking of you, praying & keep your head held high mama x

Brittany Kyte said...

I NEEDED to be reminded of Psalm 34:18. Amen! Thank you, Shannon!

Samantha Davis said...

Hi Shannon.. I saw this post & thought of you.
http://www.theviewfromfiveten.com/2013/03/coping-or-something-like-that.html

Falen @ Upward Not Inward said...

Your heart has been on my heart... I wish I was close enough to stop by with coffee and just chat and give you the biggest hug ever. Instead of driving, I stopped by your blog. A) We have the same comforter - I'm pretty sure. Hahha. B) I just wanna hug you and stop by for coffee even more!! I'm here for you girlie. You are amazing, incredible, and oh so precious. Don't forget that.

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A propósito, se ainda não estiver seguindo o meu blog, deixo aqui o convite.

http://frutodoespirito9.blogspot.com/

P.S. Visite também o blog do irmão J.C. de Araújo:
http://discipulodecristo7.blogspot.com/
TEMAS BÍBLICOS E MENSAGENS ABENÇOADORAS.

Jayma said...

Keep up your passion for Christ!!! So inspiring! :)