Life challenges seem to hit you in the face with force sometimes. This week is full of them, but God is so faithful.
My mother underwent brain surgery last Wednesday; she came through wonderfully. She may have pain and nausea, but her outlook so inspired me. She had so much faith going in. She knew her God had her in His arms.
We faced another major challenge too this weekend: a near-tragic event involving our 11-month-old granddaughter. She is in Intensive Care in the same hospital that my mom was in for her surgery. She is facing surgery Monday morning.
My husband has surgery on Friday too on his neck.
I know I may face moments of feeling overwhelmed by all these challenges, but my mom’s faith inspires me. I know He has my family in His hands. He will see us through all trials and tribulations.
Please pray for my family this week. I don’t know what challenges or storms you are facing, but know God has you in His Hands.
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WHERE IS GOD WHEN YOU ARE HURTING?
By Maree Dee – Embracing the Unexpected
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Hello Mary,
That is a lot of challenges,but the Lord knows that you can overcome them .This is only to make you stronger.Continue to trust and hope in God and you will overcome.
Psalm 46:1
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
Oh, Mary! I’m so sorry that your family is going through so much right now! I’m lifting you up in prayer. May the Holy Spirit comfort everyone in your family thorugh these trying times. May you feel his gentle presence as you care for others.
Anita, I really appreciate your prayers. God has seen me through this storm. I do not know how I ever doubted Him.
Mary Hill recently posted…LMMLinkup: Facing Challenges
Praying peace, strength and God’s comfort over you and your entire family this week.. Praising God your mom came through surgery, thanking God for the wisdom of the doctors to help the precious little one and asking for God’s guidance as your husband undergoes surgery too.
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Wow, Mary, when it rains it pours. God is really growing you through these trials right now. You and your family are in my prayers. Sending you love and hugs across the Internet!
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Hey, I’m praying God gives you Grace,Love and Patience this week
Heather, Ramona, and Debbie, you are such great supporters. Thanks so much for your encouragement.
Mary Hill recently posted…LMMLinkup: Facing Challenges
Mary, praying for you and your family… Our Heavenly Father, we ask that You wrap Your Loving Arms around Mary and her family. Give them a continual awareness of Your Healing Presence and Your Peace. We come to You believing that All things are Possible with You. You alone are the Great Physician. You are Jehovah Jireh, the One who can meet these needs. You are Jehovah Rapha, Who heals all our diseases. By Your stripes we are healed. You are El Shaddai, Almighty God nothing is too difficult for You. We know You never make a mistake, that You do all things perfectly, and You are always on Time. As in all things, we ask that Your Will be done, In Jesus’ name we pray, amen
Dear Mary,
I will surely be praying for you and your family this week with all of these health challenges. But what a beautiful testimony of your Mom’s trust in the Lord. May He be so close to all of you and bring healing to each one!
Bettie and Beth, your prayers have proved very fruitful. I really think the support and love I receive here makes a big difference! Thank you so much. I appreciate you so much.
Mary Hill recently posted…LMMLinkup: Facing Challenges
Wow, Mary! So much at once! I will keep you and your family in my prayers. Love and hugs to you! xoxo
Gayl, thanks so much. Your prayers are so wonderfully supportive and welcome.
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Oh my, Mary! You have definitely been put through the ringer. I’m so sorry for all these trials so close together. Praying that everyone’s bodies will hold up for the surgeries and recoveries. We’re such fragile beings, yet the Lord can still hold us together.
Oh friend. Praying for you feel peace and God’s presence in the middle of it all. May the storm that swirls pale in comparison to the hope you feel in Christ. Praying for quick recovery for your mom, your granddaughter, and your husband. And for your heart!
Lisa and Rebecca, thank you so much for your prayers. When I see all this response, I feel so blessed. Thank you again.
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Praying God’s peace for you in your struggles, Mary.
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Hi Mary, I’m so sorry to hear about the week you have had. I will be praying for you and your family.
I can empathize with you as we too have faced great challenges this week including my husband who has been in the hospital since Thursday, and I myself am waiting for biopsy results. It’s interesting how blog posts that I wrote over a month ago, are playing out exactly with what I need to hear the week they are published. The Lord using His own inspiration to me to minister to me at the exact time I need it. Sort of a test to put into action what He has taught me.
Mary, I also wanted to mention that I was unable to add my link to today’s link-up. A pop up came up telling me that I had exceeded the limit of links.
Hoping you have better week this week.
Hi thanks trying to fix the issue now. I was at the doctor early this morning and unable to get online. My computer is glitching and I had to reinstall Office too. Uggg. But God will see us through all problems.
Wow! You and your family are facing some huge difficulties, Mary! I’m praying for all that you’ve mentioned and keep us posted on how your granddaughter and husband’s surgeries go.
I also had the same issue with the linkup that others are having. Don’t know what linkup’s problem is! Don’t you just hate technology glitches? Especially when there is so many other things to deal with in your life!
You have had a week! Wow! May God bless and comfort you and bless you all with health and strength.
I tried to link up this morning but it is saying that I have reached the maximum amount of links. I’m not sure what that means.
Mary – Yes, what a week you have had. I am praying for your right now. Hang on to that faith of yours. God’s Got This.
Thank you for featuring my post this week that included Susan McIlmoil featured post.
Blessings, Maree
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That sounds like a tough week! I will be praying for your family.
I was unable to link up to the party as well, I will check back in later.
Mary, I’m so sorry to hear about your family’s struggles, but I’m inspired by your outlook as well as your mom’s.
Praying for your family.
P.S. I couldn’t link up either.
Oh my word! What a week! I can certainly understand feeling overwhelmed! I pray for good results from all the surgeries and treatments. I am so glad to hear of God’s grace manifested to you all through these things.
When I tried to add my link a couple of times, it said I had reached the maximum number of links that could be added – even though I hadn’t one in yet. I’ll try again later in case it is just a temporary glitch, but for now my link this week is about lessons from disappointment: https://barbarah.wordpress.com/2018/09/10/disappointment/
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The link-up is working now.
Barbara Harper recently posted…Disappointment
I can certainly see why Maree’s post was a favorite from last week. You’ve had some very full days and it’s inspiring to me that you are trusting God through it all.
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