I needed that, too.ReplyCancel

It’s very true that no one can go there with you and you can’t lead anyone there. But as brothers or sisters in Christ (or for real *wink*) we can pray for each other about these issues. I am glad to see that you are getting all this stuff out there.

Something from a prior blog of yours has been bouncing around in my head the last 4 days or so and it was the comment that “people told you that college was going to be the best years of your life” or something like that.

And it keeps coming back to me because I think every single year since I became a Christian has gotten better and better. Even when I think it’s not possible it does. So I have decided that the prior comment is propaganda of people who look back at college with rose colored glasses.

Does that mean that every year has been with out trial or struggle? Nope. Next month is the 10 year anniversary of the car wreck that nearly took my life as I almost bled to death on the side of the road. I wouldn’t change that wreck for anything in the world.

God used that wreck, pain, heartache and fear to show me that He is always there. And to show me just how valuable and precious my life was. I have to admit that back when I was 23 – I didn’t always clearly see that. So I want to encourage you that the end of life isn’t college. There is so much more out there and so much joy and HOPE to be found.

Anyway, now I have rambled on for too long, but you know I love you and am always praying for you.ReplyCancel

Tahnimulani:

Hey there girl. I want you to know that all that you are going through, “This too shall pass…” Just do not lose hope, which oddly is the premise of your whole blog from the beginning…”and we must learn to hope.”

It is so hard for me to find words to encourage you when you are where you are when you made this post. As I said above, I know things will improve and as long as you hang onto the architect of all hope, you will be made whole and be blessed.

You are not destined for a life of pain. I will say this as I lie in bed with my back still painful 3 weeks after surgery that I feel the balance of my life will involve pain. I myself am believing that God will deliver me from pain too. I am blessed to have Brooke supporting and caring for me through this whole ordeal. I recommend that you surround yourself with as many Brookes as you can muster. You have many friends and many who are praying for you.

Lastly, I wanted you to know that, today, we are going to pick up the framed Baobab Tree art that you brought us back from Africa. We will send a photo later. Meanwhile, keep the faith and know that we and thousands more love you.

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