I received this comment on my last post. If the person who wrote this is reading this...I'm praying for you and your family in the midst of this hurricane. I was once told (and said so on my blog at one time) that the Lord doesn't take us out of our storms but He promises to walk though them with us. This "letter" is just a great reminder of the many storms we can face in life, physically, emotionally, or otherwise. I was touched by this letter and that is why I'm sharing it with all of you. I was touched because I have never heard of someone being changed by my blog. So keep blogging all you bloggers because you never know when you might change someone!
"you don't know me. i was signing into my blog when the words "moments like this..." caught my attention. sorry for dropping in on your life without your permssion. i read only your "simply sarah" as the song "held" played and had the most amazing change come over my heart.
you see, we are in the path of a very strong hurricane (gustav). i was set to leave at 1pm before the traffic got too congested. the plan was to drive to amarillo to meet up with my significant other at a friend's house until the storm passes (amarillo is the halfway point between where i live and where he lives in utah.) his parents were concerned about his sister's flight being canceled, thus impeding her trip back to school. they asked if i could wait on her so she could ride up and meet her brother with me, which put me leaving at 11pm. i agreed, but as i waited on her i found myself getting more and more stressed about traffic and wondering if perhaps she could have foregone her activities of the evening so we could have left earlier. as i thought about it i realized that the reason i was so stressed was because of all of the fears and doubts i have had this week. she was at her cousin's wedding reception. i tried to put myself in her shoes and imagine the wonderful day this must be for their family, especially the bride. (...smile...) in imagining all of this, i was reminded that the boy i wanted to marry for years and years is getting married this tuesday to another girl: the girl of his dreams. and from there come all of my doubts. we broke it off a year ago and i find myself wondering if i did the right thing. and in reality, i know i did. but my new relationship is going very well, which kind of scares me. just an hour ago i was wondering if it was really going to work out or if i should just end it now to bypass the potential pain. as i read your post i was filled with the most peaceful feeling that everything will be alright. the description of your life is exactly what i want for mine. and seeing that a real girl, a "simply sarah", somewhere in the world has that life gives me confidence and hope.
i love Jesus Christ, as you do. i love that my church teaches that families can be together forever through the plan our Heavenly Father has for us, which centers on His Son. i love my life and all that God has done for me. i love my family and the experiences i have had in life because i was born into this particular family. i love that my Heavenly Father watches out for me and sends others (even strangers!) to my aid when i need it most. i know that this life is the time for us to prepare to meet God, and that as we form relationships with others we are coming to know a small piece of the joy and love He feels for us, His children. and because of your blog, i am reminded that it's all worth it!"
"you don't know me. i was signing into my blog when the words "moments like this..." caught my attention. sorry for dropping in on your life without your permssion. i read only your "simply sarah" as the song "held" played and had the most amazing change come over my heart.
you see, we are in the path of a very strong hurricane (gustav). i was set to leave at 1pm before the traffic got too congested. the plan was to drive to amarillo to meet up with my significant other at a friend's house until the storm passes (amarillo is the halfway point between where i live and where he lives in utah.) his parents were concerned about his sister's flight being canceled, thus impeding her trip back to school. they asked if i could wait on her so she could ride up and meet her brother with me, which put me leaving at 11pm. i agreed, but as i waited on her i found myself getting more and more stressed about traffic and wondering if perhaps she could have foregone her activities of the evening so we could have left earlier. as i thought about it i realized that the reason i was so stressed was because of all of the fears and doubts i have had this week. she was at her cousin's wedding reception. i tried to put myself in her shoes and imagine the wonderful day this must be for their family, especially the bride. (...smile...) in imagining all of this, i was reminded that the boy i wanted to marry for years and years is getting married this tuesday to another girl: the girl of his dreams. and from there come all of my doubts. we broke it off a year ago and i find myself wondering if i did the right thing. and in reality, i know i did. but my new relationship is going very well, which kind of scares me. just an hour ago i was wondering if it was really going to work out or if i should just end it now to bypass the potential pain. as i read your post i was filled with the most peaceful feeling that everything will be alright. the description of your life is exactly what i want for mine. and seeing that a real girl, a "simply sarah", somewhere in the world has that life gives me confidence and hope.
i love Jesus Christ, as you do. i love that my church teaches that families can be together forever through the plan our Heavenly Father has for us, which centers on His Son. i love my life and all that God has done for me. i love my family and the experiences i have had in life because i was born into this particular family. i love that my Heavenly Father watches out for me and sends others (even strangers!) to my aid when i need it most. i know that this life is the time for us to prepare to meet God, and that as we form relationships with others we are coming to know a small piece of the joy and love He feels for us, His children. and because of your blog, i am reminded that it's all worth it!"
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