2 weeks ago ... our lives CRASHED
more details to come ...
but Papa is no longer ministering on the island
we have no job, nor savings acct.
our hopes and dreams have disappeared
we are clinging to our faith and our family,
as that is all we seem to have right now
yesterday ... we decided to take our house off of the market,
with no idea where we would move if it did sell
last night ... a realtor called,
wanting to show the house today
i was gone for 10 hours on Tues.
(running errands, etc...)
i was gone for 10 hours yesterday
(picking up the newlyweds in Seattle)
today ...
... i woke up at 7:30
... i got up at 8:30
... i went back to bed at 9:30
... i got up again at 10:30
it is now almost 11:30
the realtor is coming in an hour
i hardly have the energy to put one foot in front of the other,
much less to clean the house and get it "realtor ready"
today ... i needed to spend the day getting ready for sunday
tomorrow ... i need to spend the day baking
sunday ... we will be hosting a wedding reception
for the newlyweds
we are expecting 100+ friends and family,
many from out-of-town
please continue to pray for mama ...
i need God's perfect peace,
and strength to make it through each day ...
1 week ago
Only in His strength!
ReplyDeleteYou are all in our prayers!
You have been on my heart and Justin and I prayed for you guys last night! still praying...
ReplyDeleteAs a pastor's wife (my husband left the pastoral ministry a few years ago) I am so praying for your family! I truly know what a crisis this is...we too have a very large family and have so been there! I will try to write to your email address later!
ReplyDeletePRAYING!!! Laurel just know that you are being covered in prayer!! You have been on our hearts constantly.....and there is something in the mail for you coming soon!
ReplyDeleteHANG in there and enjoy your time with family and friends!!!! :)
Praying for you Laurel and your entire family. I'm sorry for this recent crisis - but you are walking in the only one who can get you through. Keep strong and know that He is God and you can do all things through Him. (*I know you know this!)
ReplyDeletePraying for you all!
Kristen
You all are in my prayers, hang in there, friend!
ReplyDeletePraying for you, for wisdom, peace, strength, and His joy to sustain you, Papa and family through this trying time.
ReplyDeleteOh precious one, you have been through so much these past two years! I know that one crisis after another can really drain your energy and stamina. However, I know that you are an incredible woman of God and that He is your rock and salvation. He alone knows what the next step is and trusting that He will carry you each and every step of the way to that mountain top high. We join you in prayer in this valley and can't wait to shout and praise with you on the mountain top!! He is always, always, faithful!!
ReplyDeletePersistent prayers being said and much love and big hugs too!!
Lisa
Hugs and prayers as you walk through this valley. Praying that the Christ's body would allow God to use it to minister to your family in both practical and spiritual ways. I can't even imagine what you and papa must be going through - to sacrifice so much to get into full time ministry and then being in the position you are in today. Praying that inspite of all that is going on, you will have an absolutely blessed time during the reception and that the time will be a time of refreshment for your soul.
ReplyDeleteBlessings.
even though i don't know all the details...God does. lifting you up to Him right now.
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God is still good. He is still on the throne. He loves you. He has not left you.
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Kim
This I recall to my mind,
ReplyDeletetherefore I have hope.
Through the Lord’s mercies we are not consumed,
because His compassions fail not.
They are new every morning;
Great is Your faithfulness.
“The Lord is my portion,” says my soul,
“therefore I hope in Him!”
The Lord is good to those who wait for Him,
to the soul who seeks Him.
It is good that one should hope and wait quietly
for the salvation of the Lord.
-Lamentations 3:21-26
Laurel I am so sorry you are in the middle of another crisis. Not sure of the details but God knows them all. I hope you are surrounded by many to help with the reception tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteWe will be back in Whatcom County the 9th of January...I will be in touch with you shortly after....would love to have time with you to visit and pray together.
I struggled with depression for many years and one thing Pastor Charles reminded me often of is that God is with me and will never leave me alone...just hold onto the thread of his strength.
Love in Christ. Ali
Praying Laurel- I am here if you need me. Amy
ReplyDeleteIn your weakness He is STRONG, friend. Keep cliging...he'll get you through this too. He closes one door only to open another. You will KNOW which way to walk.
ReplyDeleteLove and hugs
A
Oh, Laurel, I have been behind in reading blogs. I'm so sorry that you are struggling right now. I hope for you a renewed spirit of anticipation for what the Lord has in store for you & your family.
ReplyDeletepraying for you and your family!
ReplyDeleteSo sorry for what you are going through. Keep looking to Jesus. He will carry you when you can no longer walk.
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