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Reverse Encouragement

I have had a time with discouragement lately. Then I feel guilty for getting discouraged. Which discourages me. But God has been good to me and he used some folks to encourage me this weekend for which I am grateful.

The GuitarMan came home and it was such a sweet visit. I enjoy having him around so much. Some friends of his were around here some this weekend too which made me realize how much I miss having their traffic through my home! But he is coming home for the summer soon!

I made a new friend who is also a pastor's wife. She is one cool chick! Easy to talk to and a transparent person who doesn't put on airs. I like that! I have enjoyed getting to talk with her.

We spent time with friends Friday night and I just really did not feel myself. But they loved me anyway and made me laugh. It's nice to just be me.

My sweet girls hugged me, told me they loved me and wished me Happy Mother's Day a kzillion times yesterday. Oh, they are so precious to me!

A friend emailed that I haven't heard from in a long time. She told me how much the blog had ministered to her which made me feel so good!

Another friend gave me a special gift with absolutely the sweetest note in the card. I was so glad I was opening it at home and not in front of her because I think I would have burst into tears had she been standing there! It meant so much to me!

So God showed me something. You really do reap what you sow. I mess up royally sometimes but do try so hard to encourage others and to pass on what God teaches me. Then when I need it most the tables are turned and 'I' am the one being taught and encouraged. Thanks. Lord. And thanks to all my awesome friends and family. You rock!

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  1. Mama HenMay 11, 2009 at 8:57 AM

    Know that Papa Rooster and I are praying for you, Fisherman, and all the little ones. We're here if ya'll need us. Just remember when things get too bad, we'll trade fish and chicken for some of those fresh veggies ya'll have growing in the garden. (I just want my corn's hair brushed first...lol).
    We love ya'll and we know God is at work!!!!

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  2. LisaMay 11, 2009 at 9:13 AM

    Mama Hen: Back atcha friend! Love yall too!

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  3. LorrieMay 11, 2009 at 1:13 PM

    I too have been blessed by your blog. I really love the way you write. So here's a virtual hug for today...God thinks you're awesome.
    Blessings.

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  4. LisaMay 11, 2009 at 10:27 PM

    Lorrie,
    Thank you, I appreciate that! And thanks for the hug, too!

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