Happy Birthday, Cody!
My nephew is in jail and today is his birthday. I feel bad for him, though he really needed to be formally punished for his actions. But, it’s hard to take – especially given that his dad (my brother) is in prison, too. I try not to compare the two, as my brother wasn’t around much for Cody (genetic vs. environmental is the question that begs an answer) as he was growing up. But, it’s hard knowing that the addiction gene that our family has has already shown up in my nephew.
In light of his circumstances, Cody, we wish you a Happy Birthday. We hope you feel the prayers we’ve been sending up for you and hope you know that we love you, unconditionally.
Aunt Tammy & family
Hello – I enjoy stopping by your blog for ideas of quilting and such. But , as strange as this might sound, I come back, because for some reason, the Lord brings you to mind many times a week, as I have read about your family situation, and the pain that you have had to endure over the years. We don’t even know each other, but sister, I pray for you more than you realize I am sure.. Because my family situation has been more pain than Love as well, and I truly do get what that feels like.
I guess I can only thank my God, Jesus Christ, for the healing He has done so far in my life, and he uses the encouragement, and the beauty of other people I know, or don’t know, to make me see HE is in the midst of all the woundings, and joys.
I know He is a creative God ( thats a no brainer, huh? ) and He blesses me with your very quilting ideas, and as hard as it is for me right now, to not have any fabric, or funds to buy any, I know I can always come back here and get my ” fix ” when I read your posts, and see all the wonderful things you are able to sew, quilt and create.. I just wish I had the ability again to get fabric to quilt again.. so hard not being able to do that right now..
Anyway, sister, I hope you do not mind how I feel led to pray for your family, asking the Lord to lead you, and your children in the steps of the Lord. I read about your posting with the Palm Sunday, and what a joy that was to my soul, knowing the kids were activiely participating like they were. SOOOO COOL to read!
Ok, will stop writing, but just wanted you to know how I am always encouraged to see your quilting things, and it encourages me to hold onto until the time I can find fabric to quilt again.. I hate medical bills, because they seem to make me pay more than they cover in insurance sometimes.. And after 3 heart surgeries, these bills are wiping me out.. discouraging to say the least. But quilitng blesses me when I can do that and give them away to those in need.. thats whats fun.
Hanging onto the Thread of Hope,
karen