tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1548986640882471408.post7556616502490817469..comments2022-11-06T06:22:53.924-05:00Comments on Our Family in Phoenixville: Ups and downsAmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10215390088448694039noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1548986640882471408.post-91938058187939488532008-02-09T16:36:00.000-05:002008-02-09T16:36:00.000-05:00Erin & Chris, Thanks for your comments. Chris, I'...Erin & Chris, Thanks for your comments. Chris, I'm glad that you are finding strength in God. I have found that during the darkest days in my life, God has always been faithful, and it is during these dark times that I have experienced the most growth and learned to truly trust the Lord. Not that it is easy, but boy, when I've stopped trying to "control" my circumstances I find so much more peace and joy. Also it helps me to focus on what I HAVE and not what I feel I'm lacking. Know that I am still praying for you, esp. about the baby issue.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10215390088448694039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1548986640882471408.post-52872757944134576692008-02-08T23:27:00.000-05:002008-02-08T23:27:00.000-05:00Amy, Thanks for sharing the true emotions you ar...Amy,<BR/><BR/> Thanks for sharing the true emotions you are feeling. I'm still dealing with the emotions of this year. The feeling of rejection of my family at a very difficult time in my life, when my mom almost died, it was very upsetting and my cousins never responded to me or my mom about it still. That was 1/21/08. It was the day God "sang over me" Zephaniah 3:17, a verse that was always meaningful to me after the loss of our 2nd child, Blessing, by miscarriage. Thanks for sharing your ups and downs. My ups this year have been in the Spiritual closeness and experiences I feel with God during the toughest times of my life. God continues to bring strength, just when I think I can't handle anymore. So, I hope he can help me get my parents address file done, aah. I was so frustrated by that call today. We aren't even back teaching Sunday School yet, taking a break from the added stress. <BR/> We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers. We hope that you will continue to receive God's comfort and strength at this difficult time for all of you. (3 yrs. in April, it's not much easier, I have another baby dedication to avoid in 2 weeks. Our church has about 15 kids and dedications per year. AAH! That's tough for me, being an only, that wants more.) Like you said, God knows the details, but I'm still frustrated and waiting. Thanks for your thoughts and prayers and hope you will accept ours as well. Chris Ann SchultzChris Ann Schultzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05364979153539265510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1548986640882471408.post-67300957460481131602008-02-08T22:59:00.000-05:002008-02-08T22:59:00.000-05:00Wow, Amy, I'm sorry to hear about the miscarriage....Wow, Amy, I'm sorry to hear about the miscarriage. I can see how this has been a roller coaster week! I'm so glad you're finding comfort in God during these ups and downs.ErinOrtlundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04291140636032595373noreply@blogger.com