Monday, March 2, 2009

Never Would Have Thought

Can't believe I am doing some of things I am doing. In a few minutes, I leave for the courthouse. Today we are having a "settlement conference" with the judge regarding our separation. We will both have our attorneys with us. Never would have thought I'd find myself doing these things. God knew. Boy am I glad that this does not take Him by surprise.

Never thought I'd really have to parent a teenager. (yea, I know, how does one have a child or two and think they can escape the teenage years) I guess what I really mean is that I didn't think my kids would come from a broken home in their teenage years. My David is struggling. Making choices that he shouldn't be making. It's hard to watch. Glad that God is watching over him. So glad that God loves him even more than I do.

Trying to just trust God today. Be still. Believe in hope. Believe God. Lord, I just want to believe you today.

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28 comments:

  1. SuzanneMarch 2, 2009 at 2:04 PM

    Praying for you, sweet friend.

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  2. NicoleMarch 2, 2009 at 2:11 PM

    Praying for you!

    Love,
    Nicole

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  3. LisaShawMarch 2, 2009 at 2:24 PM

    Sheryl,

    I will pray for your son with the specific challenges he is having and I continue to trust GOD for your life as you surrender to HIS PEACE and LEADING.

    Love and peace sweet sister.

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  4. LauraMarch 2, 2009 at 2:26 PM

    Sheryl,

    You have been on my heart today. May GOD wrap you up in his love today. You are in his hands. He loves you so much.

    Love you,

    Laura

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  5. PamMarch 2, 2009 at 2:42 PM

    sheryl... i am so sorry... i remember those days way too well. there was a song, "the Lord is a Warrior" that carried me through those days... maybe i can e-mail it to. you... prayers

    And you know, i'm right there with you on the teenager bit.

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  6. -stephanie-March 2, 2009 at 3:43 PM

    This scripture is a comfort to me.

    The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still. Ex.14:14

    Praying.

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  7. UnknownMarch 2, 2009 at 4:19 PM

    I AM PRAYING!

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  8. AnonymousMarch 2, 2009 at 4:26 PM

    Praying for you Sheryl!
    love,
    jill

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  9. KieshaMarch 2, 2009 at 4:35 PM

    Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.

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  10. TeriAnnElizabethMarch 2, 2009 at 4:37 PM

    GOD does know, Sheryl...Trust, pray...fall in HIS arms and cry when you need to, but know that GOD can work this out to HIS glory.

    Praying for you and David right now! I have walked this..I know and still know.
    More important...GOD knows and knows what HE is doing.

    Love and prayers,
    Teri

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  11. Paula VMarch 2, 2009 at 6:20 PM

    Oh, sweet one. You are probably finished by now with your hearing. Or at least I hope as too long can be emotionally draining. I will lift your baby boy (not so but aren't they always) to the Father. I'm 35 and will always be my mom's baby.

    You are on the right road....keeping looking to Him, trusting, believing.
    Love,
    Paula

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  12. JoAnnMarch 2, 2009 at 8:27 PM

    Sweet one, you're in my thoughts and prayers. I know this difficult journey well. It does get better. God promises! Love, J.

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  13. SusanMarch 2, 2009 at 10:12 PM

    Such tough things to deal with. I'm thankful you have a Father you can go to. Just for today, sweet Sadie.

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  14. Alicia The SnowflakeMarch 2, 2009 at 10:17 PM

    Praying my sweet friend. Hope today went well...as well as can be expected. Hang in there my friend!

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  15. He Knows My NameMarch 2, 2009 at 11:48 PM

    When it comes down too it, our love and prayer are the best things we can give our teens whole home/broken home life for them these days is just hard.

    Praying for you tonight.

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  16. Teresa @ Grammy GirlfriendMarch 3, 2009 at 1:00 AM

    Sheryl,

    Praying for you tonight...and for your son..both are hard roads to walk...

    With love,
    Teresa

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  17. JoyfulsisterMarch 3, 2009 at 2:18 AM

    HI Sheryl
    ((((Hugz))) God knows, he sees, and he cares!!! And so do we, your sistah's who are keeping you lifted in prayer.

    Luv Ya Lorie

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  18. Just a little something from JudyMarch 3, 2009 at 8:31 AM

    Hurting so much for you!! Praying for you!! Trusting His loving arms to uphold you during this painful time.

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  19. UL Cards FanMarch 3, 2009 at 8:47 AM

    Dear Sheryl,

    Just read your memory verse for March 1st. Perfect verse for this time. MUCH love and prayers to you, David, Ellie, and Don.

    Love you TONS, Linda

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  20. Gathering HopeMarch 3, 2009 at 9:45 AM

    Sheryl,
    His Grace is greater than our pain-
    Thinking of you always...
    Lifting David at this moment
    Sherry

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  21. C.C. and Double TMarch 3, 2009 at 2:51 PM

    Praying for you and your family.

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  22. {darlene}March 3, 2009 at 3:06 PM

    Praying for you today, precious one. May our HUGE God be big for you today, and hold you close.
    Praying.

    Darlene

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  23. Heather of the EOMarch 3, 2009 at 9:46 PM

    Look at all this love and all these prayers.

    I know it sounds sort of petty or cliche or something, but...

    it's going to be alright. Do you listent to Sara Groves? Random question I know...but just wondering. Her music REALLy helps me and I thought you might like to have something practical and tangible to help.

    You're so beautiful. don't forget it.

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  24. EmilyMarch 3, 2009 at 10:02 PM

    Hang in there Sheryl. Sorry I missed you this weekend, perhaps next time I'm home? Love you!

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  25. His GirlMarch 3, 2009 at 11:45 PM

    checking back in to see if there's an update. praying right this minute that God is granting you the desires of your heart.

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  26. Mrs.Naz@BecomingMeMarch 4, 2009 at 9:17 AM

    Oh Sheryl...I cannot imagine...I will pray for you

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  27. SueMarch 4, 2009 at 6:38 PM

    Sheryl, I am praying for you and your family. You are so right God does love our children more than we could ever love them!!!! He loves you too and Knows exactly where you are and your situation.
    Blessings,
    Sue

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  28. BeverlyMarch 4, 2009 at 6:51 PM

    Praying for you...and your sweet David.

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