tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251451334588754464.post4588207321787425004..comments2023-08-22T07:53:49.032-04:00Comments on Finding Joy on the Journey: Getting rid of things is hard...Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251451334588754464.post-4600335443684157832009-04-30T12:59:00.000-04:002009-04-30T12:59:00.000-04:00(When I first read your post I wasn't sure whether...(When I first read your post I wasn't sure whether to actually reply here or in an e-mail...but others are so I'll follow suit.)<br /><br />I love you Liss and I'm so sorry for you because <B>you're an absolutely amazing mom</B>...I'm not even lying (okay...youth min phrase).<br /><br />I'm not telling you anything you don't already know but it's so hard to know what to ask God for you...I mean in one sense it's super easy, but it's all over the spectrum. But, "Thy will be done" doesn't feel like it cuts it even though it's really your (and our) heart.<br /><br />I do pray, though, that God is blessing you with someone who has experienced this and can comfort you in a way that no one else can. And I know you know all the theology...and it's just plain hard to say the least.<br /><br />I do anticipate one thing at least: that with honesty, growing vulnerability, godly discernment and writing/communication ability that you've very obviously been gifted with may come together for a wonderful, Jesus-exalting ministry. Whether to one or two people, or more. And I don't mean this in a trite, "not sure what else to say" kind of way. I know our Father and I know you...so I'm praying toward those opportunities...and even still "Heavenly Father, please bless my little sister with another precious one."<br /><br />I'll try to pray it all! I don't experientially know your pain, but I am certainly grieving with and for you. And anticipating the magnificent plan of our Father who loves you more than any of us can wrap our minds around!Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12038130823366313803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251451334588754464.post-63655542616105348592009-04-30T10:51:00.000-04:002009-04-30T10:51:00.000-04:00We just got rid of a bunch of our baby items as we...We just got rid of a bunch of our baby items as well. I was in the house with the kids when Darrin sold it all in a yard sale. I think it would have definitely been hard for me if I had watched it all go. I have been open to more kids, although I am content with the two God has given us. Darrin is very much finished, so this process has been easier for him. Getting rid of these things seems to have a finality to it, although they can be replaced if the Lord chooses to bless us with another child, just at a higher cost.<br />I would at least keep a few sentimental things. Big HUGS!!! I'll be praying for you.Aliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05897643161848881546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251451334588754464.post-51703519018226229062009-04-30T10:00:00.000-04:002009-04-30T10:00:00.000-04:00Oh, Liss! I so want to be at your house today with...Oh, Liss! I so want to be at your house today with you! I wonder (gently) if giving up many of those baby things is an act of a surrendered spirit to the Lord; a kind of BIG step to tell Him, "Ok, You have given me these two blessings for this time; I'm going to walk in that."<br /><br />I don't think it's bad to hang on to the sentimental stuff...I still have our crib and dresser, high chair, baby sneakers, and bibs that I loved. But I remember several years ago at a yard sale when I sold "the rest" and it was HARD. The bassinet, the sweetest girl crib stuff you ever saw, the toys... in fact, I couldn't let go of it all, and Doug just last month pried the stroller out of my hands for the trash! <br /><br />I know your letting go has big implications...painful ones. I'm going to pray specifically today and the coming days that you can sense His carrying you and that you can trust Him with the future.<br /><br />All my love, Jeni<br />PS Maybe seeing some of those things at Matt and Cherilyn's would help? :-)Doug could bring it home in a couple of weeks...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com