OT--Just have to share [kind of long]
My oldest daughter, Leah, is in her early 30s. She is a single mom (she adopted her son when he was about 18 months old but has been with him since he was a newborn). She and my grandson spent 4 years in the Dominican Republic, where she was a missionary teacher.
It has been my daughter's desire to marry a godly man. She does not date, as she believed God would bring the right man for her into her life, and they would both know it. My grandson has been praying for a father. My daughter has been praying for a husband. With both of them, I have talked about the verse, "Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart." I shared that the word "delight" in the Hebrew means to be "soft, pliable, moldable."
For the past year, my daughter has been focusing on being moldable. She has worked on all areas of her life (physically, emotionally, and spiritually). She has become much more organized yet flexible, and she has lost 70 lbs.
There is a young man (several years her junior) from Indiana, who also served in the D.R., and they've been communicating via the internet and by phone. Last night, he asked if he could court her. He plans to move to Kansas, in order to do that.
While I have not met this young man, my husband has, and he approves. My grandson doesn't know yet, but he will be so happy, because he adores this young man! Actually, he told me several years ago that this would happen. Let me explain.
One Christmas, when they were home from the D.R. for the holidays, I asked my grandson if he prays for God to bring him a daddy, and he said, "I used to, Nana, but now I just say, 'Thank You, God, for bringing me a daddy.'" I asked why he prays that way. He said that not too long before, when they were in the D.R., he prayed (just like he did every night) for Jesus to bring him a daddy, and he said that he heard Jesus say, "I will, and it is Regan" (the young man's name).
Here it is, several years later, and while my grandson no longer talks about it, I know he hasn't forgotten what Jesus said. I've asked my daughter to let me be present when she and Regan tell Dylan about their relationship, because I want to see Dylan's face when he realizes that God has answered his prayer!
I'm sitting here, weeping, because I'm so happy and grateful that we serve a loving Heavenly Father, who cares about the desires of a mother, a daughter, and a grandson. Thanks for letting me share, and for reading this long post.
Blessings,
Mary
It has been my daughter's desire to marry a godly man. She does not date, as she believed God would bring the right man for her into her life, and they would both know it. My grandson has been praying for a father. My daughter has been praying for a husband. With both of them, I have talked about the verse, "Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart." I shared that the word "delight" in the Hebrew means to be "soft, pliable, moldable."
For the past year, my daughter has been focusing on being moldable. She has worked on all areas of her life (physically, emotionally, and spiritually). She has become much more organized yet flexible, and she has lost 70 lbs.
There is a young man (several years her junior) from Indiana, who also served in the D.R., and they've been communicating via the internet and by phone. Last night, he asked if he could court her. He plans to move to Kansas, in order to do that.
While I have not met this young man, my husband has, and he approves. My grandson doesn't know yet, but he will be so happy, because he adores this young man! Actually, he told me several years ago that this would happen. Let me explain.
One Christmas, when they were home from the D.R. for the holidays, I asked my grandson if he prays for God to bring him a daddy, and he said, "I used to, Nana, but now I just say, 'Thank You, God, for bringing me a daddy.'" I asked why he prays that way. He said that not too long before, when they were in the D.R., he prayed (just like he did every night) for Jesus to bring him a daddy, and he said that he heard Jesus say, "I will, and it is Regan" (the young man's name).
Here it is, several years later, and while my grandson no longer talks about it, I know he hasn't forgotten what Jesus said. I've asked my daughter to let me be present when she and Regan tell Dylan about their relationship, because I want to see Dylan's face when he realizes that God has answered his prayer!
I'm sitting here, weeping, because I'm so happy and grateful that we serve a loving Heavenly Father, who cares about the desires of a mother, a daughter, and a grandson. Thanks for letting me share, and for reading this long post.
Blessings,
Mary
"Don't tell God how big your storm is; tell your storm how BIG your God is!"
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Those that do His will shall be rewarded. How blessed your family and daughter are to have waited and been gifted with a man that believes as you do and shall treat your daughter as she so rightly deserves to be treated!
What a wonderful story!
I had a friend from highschool that made a list of attributes when we were in highschool. She stuck to those till she found just the man that fit them. One was that he be of the same faith as she. Never did she waiver, even when friends were getting married, and then divorced. She's been married, happily, for ten years now.
What a joyful prayer your family will be offering to the Lord this day!
What a wonderful story!
I had a friend from highschool that made a list of attributes when we were in highschool. She stuck to those till she found just the man that fit them. One was that he be of the same faith as she. Never did she waiver, even when friends were getting married, and then divorced. She's been married, happily, for ten years now.
What a joyful prayer your family will be offering to the Lord this day!
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You have to expect things of yourself before you can do them. ~Michael Jordan
My Goals:
1) 200lbs ACCOMPLISHED
3) 170lbs
4) Run 5K
"Unneeded food is not any less wasted in a body that doesnt need it, than it is in the trash." ~Brandilynn
"Those that will not be governed by God will be ruled by tyrants." ~William Penn
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You have to expect things of yourself before you can do them. ~Michael Jordan
My Goals:
1) 200lbs ACCOMPLISHED
3) 170lbs
4) Run 5K
"Unneeded food is not any less wasted in a body that doesnt need it, than it is in the trash." ~Brandilynn
"Those that will not be governed by God will be ruled by tyrants." ~William Penn
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Thanks, Suzi. Yes, we have prayed in thanksgiving, for this wonderful gift. What a sweet picture you put with your message! I just can't wait to see what Jesus really looks like, and I can't wait to get my hug! :)
Blessings,
Mary
Blessings,
Mary
"Don't tell God how big your storm is; tell your storm how BIG your God is!"
ObesityHelp Support Group Leader and Support Group Coach
ObesityHelp Support Group Leader and Support Group Coach
Hi, Teresa.
Thanks. It is an exciting time for our family. I hope it will encourage your daughter, although she probably won't have to wait until she's 30-something. :)
Being a single guy and not established in a career yet, it feels more like an adventure, to move here for a time, than anything else. I have a feeling that they'll marry, and the 3 of them will move to Indiana for a time and then probably go back to the D.R. or some other mission field. It will be hard to see them go, but I know that they must do whatever God calls them to do. In light of eternity, it's all good. :)
Blessings,
Mary
Thanks. It is an exciting time for our family. I hope it will encourage your daughter, although she probably won't have to wait until she's 30-something. :)
Being a single guy and not established in a career yet, it feels more like an adventure, to move here for a time, than anything else. I have a feeling that they'll marry, and the 3 of them will move to Indiana for a time and then probably go back to the D.R. or some other mission field. It will be hard to see them go, but I know that they must do whatever God calls them to do. In light of eternity, it's all good. :)
Blessings,
Mary
"Don't tell God how big your storm is; tell your storm how BIG your God is!"
ObesityHelp Support Group Leader and Support Group Coach
ObesityHelp Support Group Leader and Support Group Coach
Thanks Mary, We got awesome news today. My husband's bone and cat scan were clear. It appears his prostate cancer is confined to the prostate only. We are looking at the DaVinci Robotic surgery and will be visiting with the surgeon on 9/16/09. I know that God is in control and that it will be removed and all will be fine.
(((HUGS)))
(((HUGS)))
This is the ride of my life.....what an amazing tool I now have!!!
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