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Jan. 12, 2007

Blogger Friend School Assignment

Oy....I forgot about this weeks assignment until today. Sigh. It's been a long and hard stressful week. I have asked for and received a lot of prayers. If you happen to think of it I can certainly use more. Some issues have come up, things that have had more than 30 years to grow and it hit a boiling point (I am not the one boiling). I spent many many days shaking and dry heaving from the painful ~~words~~ lies that were thrown at me, and thank GOD, he sent me a great friend and a superb big brother who are listening and counseling and helping me through it (And of course lots of hugs and back rubs from hubby).

This weeks assignment:

Blogger Friend School - Assignment #13
CAPTURE Your Uniqueness

Write about or list several ways that make you or your family unique and/or different. Ponder a while as though you were an outsider looking into your family home and envision 'how' they might see you uniquely made through Christ. Does something set you apart that immediately shows that you are a child of God? Share!

I am not sure that I am all that unique. I am just an average ordinary homeschooling mom. I think we are a pretty loving family, but in truth, I am not at the level I want to be at. How does someone see me? What do they see that sets me apart?

This is the only thing I can come up with (This last week is weighing heavily on my heart and I am having a hard time finding the good about me...after being told I wasn't good repeatedly):

A few years back we lived in our quaint little home in a small subdivision. Our next door neighbors were an older retired couple. Interestingly enough our house was on a small rise above the rest of the neighborhood (Not in a big way, very minor, but there was a good 4 foot drop to the neighbors house). When the sun shone into the neighborhood in the afternoon my entire house would light up. I kept the windows open and the light would bounce off of every surface and cause a glow. It was beautiful and amazing. From the outside the sun also caught on every nook and cranny. Our house literally lit up every single day. The leaves on the trees would reflect the light from the sky.

One day I walked out front and our neighbor called me over with tears in his eyes. He said "I always see so much of God in you and your family. And today I was thinking about it when I saw the light from heaven just light up your house. You are a beacon. Your home is full of light and joy. I just want you to know that."...as he said it he pointed back and I breathed in a deep breath, because before me was my house, the light was bouncing off the windows and shining back at me, blinding me. I shielded my eyes and was amazed that the entire street to the South, all lower than my house, was in shadows, and in the midst of the darkness stood my home, lit up for everyone to see.

I would love to be that beacon. Or at least let God use me that way. I know I have a lot of growing to do, but it was always such a tangible thing for me to grasp while we lived in that house.

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Jan. 12, 2007 - My heart goes out to you.

Posted by MOMflippedisWOW

Sometimes its so easy to feel the world is cruel and we're all alone in a punishing life. That's how I've been feeling for quite awhile and it's been hard fighting depression. Then I came to HSB and read about the lives of others and realize that others have struggles and challenges, too. I am praying for you.
I also wanted to let you know, that you have been an inspiration for me. I decided enough was enough, bought a tredmill, changed my eating habits, and decided that I would stop letting others get in my way of being happy. Thank you for reminding me that strength comes from the Lord.
Blessings,
Vicki

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Jan. 12, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by MyChildrenAndMe

You are his beacon, never give that hope there up. God is working through you just like he is with everyone else and my family too. Sometime's we choose to not take a path that the Lord has laid before us. Then sometime's it take's us a little longer, to see that the path was always their. I've learned through my 'Dad' that when we are provided with a path. We need to looking more into following the path, trust him and to knowledge his calling.
Your are truly blessed with your neighbor reaching out to you, and telling you how your family lighted his path.
Blessings
~Debbie~

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Jan. 12, 2007 - Unique in Christ

Posted by wadeboysmom

What a wonderful testimony you are to the Lord as you continue to lean on Him in your time of trouble. I pray His strength will fill you.

You are a beacon - keep shining for Him!

Blessings and Prayers!

Sharity

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Jan. 13, 2007 - Light

Posted by Angelheart

You are a light to us all on homeschool blogger. Maybe you should do this assignment again when all the bad seems to fade away. We tend to be hard on ourselves when others are judging. Thanks for visiting my blog.I You are in my prayers.

Nikki

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Jan. 15, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by DanielleW

Wow, how neat about the house. What a wonderful picture.

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