Saturday, February 28, 2009

Quote of the Week and Stuff

It's been a tough week here on many fronts and for sanity's sake, I had to take a complete break from the cyber world. I'm playing a little bit of catch up this evening and look forward to visiting more in the next couple of days.

In the meantime, here's my "Quote of the Week":
Our Saviour kneels down and gazes upon the darkest acts of our lives. But rather than recoil in horror, he reaches out in kindness and says, 'I can clean that if you want.' And from the basin of his grace, he scoops a palm full of mercy and washes our sin.
Max Lucado

While I was away, I was graciously and lovingly bestowed an award by two of my favorite blogging-friends. If you haven't met these lovelies yet, do visit Heidi Pocketbook at Bargain Hunting in the Corn and Becky at Holiday in the Sun. Thanks, Ladies. What a welcome back into blogging world! God knew I needed a little lift!

If The Shoe Fits is an award for those enthusiastic people who just bubble over!! I'd like to share it with my incredible sister-in-law Beth at It Is What It Is , my dear friend Liz at A Day in the Life of Liz, and my new bloggy friend, Isabel, whose life I can relate to in so many ways, at Thrills, Frills and Drills of Motherhood. Amazing Fiona at FeeBeeKay, who has a true-blue heart and the (6th!) most beautiful baby on the planet, also deserves the award but has already been granted it twice, otherwise, I'd share it with her too!

When I finally got out of the house today, this is the song that came on the radio. It was just what I needed:

I look forward to sharing what God has been doing in my heart and life, knowing full well that He only puts us through the fire so that we come out more refined and closer to His image than we were when we went in.

My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing. James 1:2&3

5 comments:

Walking on Sunshine... said...

Congrats on your awards! Love the quote. I'm going to make a note of that one. Hope the coming week is an easier one for you!!

Isabel said...

Hello dear!
Sorry to hear you week was a tough one! Hope it gets better. This song is amazing.

And THANKS SO MUCH! I am honoured to say the least! Thanks again dear.

FeeBeeKay said...

It is lovely to have you back online dear one! You are missed when you are away, but never far from our thoughts here in County Armagh. Thinking of you, sending you love, prayers and blessings, and looking forward to connecting with you when you have time and space. You go nice and gently this week and look after yourself and your family. Love Fiona x

Van Beek family said...

Isn't it amazing how God places those songs in your life at just the right times. God is good!

Heidi Pocketbook said...

As you can tell, I'm running behind with reading blog posts....this song is a good one. I don't know if it's possible for you, but sometimes it's just nice to have the radio tuned to a Christian station playing these songs. I don't know about your area, but I can even pull up a Christian station in my neck of the woods and stream it online so I can listen as I surf.