tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post1235365682469916477..comments2024-03-28T09:06:47.146-04:00Comments on Home Joys: One Day at a TimeGinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05420137490490341730noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-70375828063057470422019-05-04T14:20:39.319-04:002019-05-04T14:20:39.319-04:00This poem is one I found years ago...hope it is a ...This poem is one I found years ago...hope it is a blessing. Despite the circumstances, I believe our Heavenly Father is helping you to truly take "one day at a time"<br /><br />One Day at a Time<br /><br />Oh, we were so happy, <br />our hearts were so light.<br />The future looked rosy <br />and golden and bright.<br />In youthful ambition, <br />with life at its prime - <br />But now – we are taking <br />one day at a time.<br /><br />Yet a day at a time <br />would be too much to bear<br />If family and friends <br />would forget us in prayer.<br />For God in His wisdom <br />has dealt us a blow - <br />Oh, may this experience <br />inspire us to grow!<br /><br />Grow richer and better – <br />not bitter instead, <br />Though something of value <br />has vanished a fled.<br />When darkness surrounds us <br />and life seems unfair, <br />It's a comfort to know <br />that our Saviour is there.<br /><br />If God draws a period, <br />then how do we dare<br />To hang, in our weakness, <br />a question mark there?<br />'Twas nothing but love, <br />though we scarce understand,<br />As trembling and smitten, <br />we hold to His hand.<br /><br />Though we are afraid <br />of the path we must tread,<br />With knowledge of many <br />rough days still ahead,<br />And though we are struggling <br />till faith is quite dim,<br />We believe there is never <br />an error with Him.<br /><br />And since we can't change <br />the position we're in,<br />Submission is surely <br />the best way to win.<br />Our God will supply <br />every need as we climb,<br />And we will continue, <br />one day at a time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-39258323291338320852019-04-30T14:29:05.694-04:002019-04-30T14:29:05.694-04:00I continue to pray for your family. I know you onl...I continue to pray for your family. I know you only through your blog, but your story and your witness as you move through this time touch me so deeply. The hymn that came to my mind as I read this post is "Great is Thy Faithfulness," and it's been running through my mind with new meaning. God bless you. I wish I had better words.Jennynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-90369713863380335172019-04-29T20:35:04.180-04:002019-04-29T20:35:04.180-04:00Gina- love to you... it was so good to see your gi...Gina- love to you... it was so good to see your girls at Redbud, but hard to not see you and Ed there...God is with you...Prayers...Wendy Weaverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05811711229706784925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-44993447177001165372019-04-29T15:12:01.839-04:002019-04-29T15:12:01.839-04:00"Dear God, Thank you for the comfort that you..."Dear God, Thank you for the comfort that you bring to us your children & especially right now I pray for your dear children Ed & Gina and their family. Thank you for the rest that they find under your wings. Give Gina the strength to live in each moment & bless their moments with sprinkles of joy & obvious touches from you. Assure them often of the Grace that was, is & will be....always. In Jesus Name Amen"<br />Oh Gina, thank you for sharing our heart through this extremely hard time. Your testimony & Faith in your Heavenly Father give me hope & assurance of what I believe. He will never leave or forsake us & as you walk the path you've been dreading & praying you wouldn't ever need to face, the God who loves you so much is so close, carrying you. We continue to pray for you all.Virginia Horstnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-42150558451651025372019-04-29T08:21:55.934-04:002019-04-29T08:21:55.934-04:00I have been reading your blog for a long time now,...I have been reading your blog for a long time now, but this is my first time to comment. <br />I pray for God's wonderful peace for Ed, yourself and your family. May you all find comfort from His promises, for He is a faithful God.<br />With love from Western AustraliaCarolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12695756902258949908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-75549302162104495542019-04-29T03:44:51.229-04:002019-04-29T03:44:51.229-04:00Surrounding you all with prayer, grieving for what...Surrounding you all with prayer, grieving for what was, what is and what could have been is a hard path, but our dear Lord will be with you every step of the way. God bless you all. Sue the warmfireplacenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-38549583718212205512019-04-28T19:11:15.746-04:002019-04-28T19:11:15.746-04:00Just recently "met" you through another ...Just recently "met" you through another blog (Confessions, Shari Zook) and have already used some of your book recommendations for my children and myself (thanks for sharing!) and enjoyed all I've read from your blog thus far. My heart aches for you, and you and your loved ones are frequently in my prayers. A sister in Christ, from Wisconsin.Priscilla F.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-70830989840923801792019-04-28T18:45:04.955-04:002019-04-28T18:45:04.955-04:00We continue to pray for you so often, Ed, Gina &am...We continue to pray for you so often, Ed, Gina & family! We know God's grace is sufficient, and we're praying for His abundant mercy as you walk this hard path of cancer. We love you and are so thankful you both have supportive families nearby and we are praying for them, too! We love you so much! Randy & Eunicetigergal01https://www.blogger.com/profile/10922359814482960886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-20044503997916931822019-04-28T16:54:21.166-04:002019-04-28T16:54:21.166-04:00Dear Gina, praying for you and your family.
Fiona...Dear Gina, praying for you and your family. <br />FionaFiona https://www.blogger.com/profile/03170164024286796100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-74570308251262588902019-04-28T15:43:04.404-04:002019-04-28T15:43:04.404-04:00Your story is touching and brings tears. May God b...Your story is touching and brings tears. May God be near you! Praying for your familySharlanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-57047111173088663972019-04-28T14:13:56.844-04:002019-04-28T14:13:56.844-04:00Bless you, Gina, for testifying in the midst of th...Bless you, Gina, for testifying in the midst of this strange time. I am praying for you all. I would give you a hug if I could.Margohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16345165456341197559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-15164416635191660192019-04-28T11:00:46.303-04:002019-04-28T11:00:46.303-04:00Dear Gina, praying for you in The Netherlands.
God...Dear Gina, praying for you in The Netherlands.<br />God bless and keep you and your family.Moniquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01997083457179608583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-9636098399415454132019-04-28T06:44:08.085-04:002019-04-28T06:44:08.085-04:00Praying for you and your family through this diffi...Praying for you and your family through this difficult time. Glendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15784756581580950877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-28423525473752106822019-04-27T22:18:21.814-04:002019-04-27T22:18:21.814-04:00I think of you so often and pray for you. Keep tru...I think of you so often and pray for you. Keep trusting and take one day at a time or even just one moment at a time. God is FAITHFUL!MaryAnnZookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15484966392015477922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-63882573600003264612019-04-27T18:55:38.827-04:002019-04-27T18:55:38.827-04:00Wish I was there to give you a hug!Wish I was there to give you a hug!Mrs Lnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-40268291548802049132019-04-27T16:52:21.018-04:002019-04-27T16:52:21.018-04:00I have heard there is no such thing as a happy lif...I have heard there is no such thing as a happy life on earth...but there are happy moments. May you continue to find those small pearls as the string runs short and Ed walks gently home.LFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00881387326018110808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-18970509484009388242019-04-27T16:24:20.258-04:002019-04-27T16:24:20.258-04:00Praying for you and your family.
Mary E. Osborne
S...Praying for you and your family.<br />Mary E. Osborne<br />San Pedro CAMaryOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05304380556411574230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-11022216618894227722019-04-27T14:59:11.810-04:002019-04-27T14:59:11.810-04:00Gina, that has always been one of my favorite hymn...Gina, that has always been one of my favorite hymns. Now, I think when I hear or sing it I will think of you and the incredible grace you are showing under one of lifes most difficult times. My prayers are with Ed, you and your family. May God's peace be upon you all.<br />Blessings,<br />BetsyBetsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00807691752817225336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-19792373449806489822019-04-27T14:50:15.018-04:002019-04-27T14:50:15.018-04:00God bless and keep you and your beautiful family! ...God bless and keep you and your beautiful family! So glad that your family is rallying around you all. Donna xoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-22319008260921370732019-04-27T13:23:23.401-04:002019-04-27T13:23:23.401-04:00God is faithful. He will take care of you!God is faithful. He will take care of you!Karennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-14351145602599150602019-04-27T12:12:13.024-04:002019-04-27T12:12:13.024-04:00Gina, this brings tears to my eyes. May God's ...Gina, this brings tears to my eyes. May God's loving presence continue to comfort and bless you.Lovinanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-59017374812187299972019-04-27T10:50:23.809-04:002019-04-27T10:50:23.809-04:00QUERIDA GINA: QUE DIFICIL MOMENTO DE TU VIDA, NO H...QUERIDA GINA: QUE DIFICIL MOMENTO DE TU VIDA, NO HAY PALABRAS QUE TE PUEDA YO DECIR PARA ALIVIAR TU SUFRIMIENTO, ES TAN JOVEN TU ESPOSO Y TUS NIÑOS TAN PEQUEÑOS, CUANDO LA VIDA SE NOS ESCAPA DE A POCO DE LAS MANOS, SENTIMOS UN TERRIBLE DOLOR, LO SE POR EXPERIENCIA, NO HAY CONSUELO O PALABRAS QUE CALMEN NUESTRA ANGUSTIA, NUESTRA DESESPERACION,NUESTRA RABIA E IMPOTENCIA,PERO DEBEMOS TENER FORTALEZA Y PENSAR EN LOS QUE TENEMOS ALREDEDOR, NO TRANSMITIRLES MAS TRISTEZAS DE LAS QUE YA TIENEN, HAY QUE DARLES SEGURIDAD EMOCIONAL Y CALMA, CALMA QUE SOLO SI ESTAMOS FUERTES EN DIOS NUESTRO SEÑOR, EL SOLO NOS PUEDE DAR.LA VIDA ES DURA, MUY DURA E INJUSTA. TU CONSUELO ES SABER QUE LE ESPERA UNA MEJOR VIDA EN EL HOGAR CELESTIAL. BENDICIONES Y ORACIONES PARA TODOS USTEDES.SIRVIENDO AL SEÑORhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02098329077426919793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-22270752398999799692019-04-27T10:41:44.066-04:002019-04-27T10:41:44.066-04:00Dear Gina, what words do I use? Our family is pray...Dear Gina, what words do I use? Our family is praying for you and yes, it's only by God's grace that you will be able to go through this and remain strong! I'm in the same stage of life as you (7 young children) and I can't imagine life either without my husband. I think of you often and appreciate your honesty! God bless you with much grace as you care for Ed! <br />Judith Showalter (met you at Kingdom Fellowship Weekend)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05385438648370145115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4916485057164205644.post-13178260047580672792019-04-27T00:05:32.416-04:002019-04-27T00:05:32.416-04:00That is beautiful, Gina. Thanks for sharing the so...That is beautiful, Gina. Thanks for sharing the song. I am praying for you and Ed at this difficult time. God bless you and your family. Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.com