This weekend we celebrated my daughter’s birthday with a simple day of activities together. She turned 16 Sunday.
The weekend, however, ended with terrible complications. My husband hit a deer in our van. My husband, daughter, and her friend came out of the small accident unharmed, but the deer died on the side of the road as my daughter wept.
Tomorrow, I now have to fit in a visit to the hospital for a blood transfusion and a trip to the car insurance company. I will not be able to visit my mom in rehab.
This month I went on a faith journey as I faced trying times. God is holding everything together for me. This latest bump will iron out in the end.
Thank you all for praying for my on my journey.
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In other personal news, I am also busy teaching on Outschool. It is a great help for homeschoolers looking for enrichment classes. I am teaching creative writing and hope to offer an after school book club. You can view my profile here. I will be adding more classes for the spring. I hope you will stop by and check out my classes. Do you know a child who loves to write?
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Rebecca shares openly about how she has worked to live up to her word of the year: Abiding. I love her simple approach of where she was; where she is; and where she wants to be in each area. She also mentions a great resource that I want to get. Be sure to check out this post for ideas on how to measure your own success of living up to your Word of the Year.
This post blessed me so much. It hit home as I wait on God for answers and breakthroughs. I loved this quote:
Sometimes our willingness to wait on God is the very act that opens the doors of abundance in our lives.
Her simple post confirmed my season. I am in a waiting period: waiting for healing for my mom and husband and now myself and waiting for renewal. I am going to hold tight to the words above this week. I really encourage you to visit this post. It will bless you,
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Maree Dee says
October 31, 2018 at 11:53 amMary – How awful about the car and the deer but I am praising God everyone was okay. It had to have been traumatic. I spend a ton of time in Utah and hitting a deer is always my fear. Praying for you and your week. Hope you get to see your Mom. Maree
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Tara says
October 30, 2018 at 11:22 pmWow! Praying for you and your family.
Create With Joy says
October 30, 2018 at 2:36 pmI am praying for your family’s safety Mary – you are going through a “Job” season – but in the midst of it you are giving glory to God!
I’m hosting a canvas print giveaway for the next 2 weeks at Create With Joy. I hope you have a chance to join us – you could use something positive in your life right now! 🙂
Have a great week and thanks for all that you do! 🙂
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Tea With Jennifer says
October 29, 2018 at 10:41 pmWhen waiting I start praising 😉
So I’m praising God for your family being kept safe.
Praising God for your daughter’s 16 precious years with you 😀 .
Praising God for your Mom being able to receive rehab.
Praising God for your husband returning to part time work & praising God for your available medical care Mary.
And praising Him for the answered prayers that you are waiting for that are already on their way. 😉
Blessings,
Jennifer
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Mary Hill says
October 30, 2018 at 11:20 pmJennifer, thanks for the affirmations of praise in my life. Tears filled my eyes, but I felt God moving.
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Debbie Kitterman says
October 29, 2018 at 3:05 pmMary, Happy 16th Birthday to your daughter! What a fun birthday to celebrate. I am sorry that your van hit a deer and came away with some damage and now you have to spend your Monday after getting a transfusion too. Praying for your family today
Mary Hill says
October 29, 2018 at 10:02 pmDebbie, thanks so much.
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BettieG says
October 29, 2018 at 2:54 pmOh Mary, I am so sorry for the accident, and during your daughter’s Birthday weekend also! I am grateful that everyone is ok, but you will remain in my prayers as you have even more added in to your full schedule. May you feel the arms of Jesus carrying you!
Mary Hill says
October 29, 2018 at 10:02 pmBettie G. thanks so much for your warm thoughts. I know my daughter was so upset, but she came through.
Barbara Harper says
October 29, 2018 at 9:44 amOh wow! I am so sorry about this latest incident. I’m glad everyone came out all right. I pray you especially sense God’s love and presence this week.
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Mary Hill says
October 29, 2018 at 9:54 pmBarbara, your prayers are so appreciated.
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Stacey Pardoe says
October 29, 2018 at 7:52 amThis morning I pray you will sense the Lord’s love and presence through this challenging season. I pray he will encourage your heart, uplift your head, and meet you in wildly unexpected ways that bless you and touch your heart. You are loved!
Mary Hill says
October 29, 2018 at 9:53 pmStacey, amen and thank you so much for your prayers.
Rebecca Hastings says
October 29, 2018 at 7:09 amYou, my friend, are loved. You are seen and valued and not one single thing you are going through is something you are doing alone.
Just thought I’d remind you 🙂
(And thank you for your kind words!)
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Mary Hill says
October 29, 2018 at 9:53 pmRebecca, you welcome. Thank you so much for the uplifting message of love.
Michele Morin says
October 29, 2018 at 6:45 amWe both have 16 year olds–a fun season. But I’m so sorry to hear about the collision with the deer.
Upholding you in these challenging days.
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Mary Hill says
October 29, 2018 at 9:52 pmThank you for your prayers MIchele.
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