Please just say a wee prayer for me.
- Bus fares are doubling. So, each quarter I must cough up $180 for three kids to ride to/fro school. Then, the newspapers say state money runs out for buses (the half we don't pay?) in April. Really?
- All the bad crap coming out of our government . . . need I say more?
- Too many years and too much distance from my family . . . this time of year, it's worse.
- Just not feelin' Advent or anything near "waiting" or "celebratory".
- I need to go to Confession . . . my prayer life is grinding along, but suffering.
Time to get into the process of being raised up. But, for the time being, trusting His purpose for leaving me in the dirt for a bit.
22 comments:
I am with ya on the government thing. It all stinks!! P.U.!!
Sorry to hear you are missing family. However, know that they do love you.
Dont ya wish sometimes to be a little kid again. So carefree and oblivious to all the crap-o-la out there that can drag a person down.
Since that just came to me...find your inner child and play. Find time to play and the embrace the joy that comes from that. Find the peace and do what you need to make your family loved. Just love.
here is a hug from me to you ((((HUGGY...HUGGY..!!))))
Thank you, Kissteen. I just wrapped what presents we do have so far for the kids and placed them under the tree, thanking God for my lovely, healthy children.
Hugs right back atcha!!!
Oh, Sarah-I think many of us feel this way this time of year. For me, it is the reminder of my parents being gone. I can tell myself over andover how they are in a better place, can do more for us in Heaven, etc. But it is still hard. I will pray for you!
Sending prayers your way! I hope that the Lord will show you His way for you, perhaps something you need to learn from this desert-like experience. And at the same time may He give you hope and joy in little ways that will draw you closer to Him this Advent.
Take care!
Sending prayers and hugs!
Cheer up.. I miss alot of different people too..some in Heaven, some in Washington state, some in Tenn. I don't have any parents, grandparents, aunts or uncles..basically I'm one of the older ones of the family now with the
exception of my two sisters who are older and only one of them is nearby.
Its the time of year..you'll be pretty okay in a couple of days..
waiting for your email, but maybe you sent it and I didn't get it or maybe you aren't up to it..do what you feel you must, but I'm looking for it if you want to inspire me. :) Hugs to you and I have my little Mckintosh Apple Yankee candle burning on my little handmade potholder..it looks so cute! :)
Go pray..just pray..it helps tremendously!
((hugs, Sarah))
Alexa
Our emotions are such a humbug:(. I'm so thankful that your faith obviously goes deeper than that.
I'll say that wee prayer for you...maybe two or three wee prayers...lol.
In the meantime, get your butt to confession:). Not that I think you're bad, dear...I just know the graces that pour out o' them doors. Then go spend some time with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. He knows all about these dark nights, so much better than we do. Just rest your heart in His arms for a while. The #1 cure for the holiday blues is the very Presence of Christ. I'll say my wee prayers for you when I go today.
Sending lots of hugs and prayers...
I'm there too, have been for some time. I just read something today by Julian of Norwich that was very helpful to me, maybe it will lift you up a bit too..."I was left to myself in heaviness and weariness of my life, and irksomeness of myself, so that scarcely I would have patience to live. Souls sometimes be in comfort and for profit of man's soul, a man is sometimes left to himself. Freely our Lord giveth when he will; and suffereth us to be in woe sometimes. And both are one love." Julian of Norwich
God bless you Sarah!
We do get overwhelmed at times. And often times things happen that just don't make any sense. I for one, stopped taking politics too seriously a long time ago, because all it did was frustrate me and made me ANGRY!
I will say a prayer for you tonight. Yes I still say bedtime prayers, but in a more grown up way :)
Hugs, Sue
Hey kiddo - I'll pray for you. If I could, I'd send you the snow and 30 degree temps where I'm at so you feel more at home. ha ha
OT - have you watched that Michael Voris DVD yet?
I need confession, too! It's been a while and I really meant to go before baby came because I knew after would be crazy ... and it is.
Hang in there Sarah...we all end up in the desert for a season or two! Praying for you!!!
A wee prayer? I'll say a huge one for you!
I will pray too..
LarryD - I found them; they are next to the telly downstairs and I have plans to watch them tomorrow . . . if they won't work in the DVD player (I tried in MD, but not working) then I'll put them in the PC and go from there. I feel like a doofus, I'm very limited in my knowledge of technology . . . in fact, today I just added the texting plan to my cell phone (mainly so the gels in the
hood can text me when they go on walks/coffee/shopping etc. . . .but with my ancient phone, it's difficult so I'll upgrade in January. Geesh.
All (including LarryD): Thank you for your prayers. Your kindness and prayers mean the absolute world to me. As the evening is waning, I have begun to feel a bit better. I walked the dog twice today and this evening when a nice breeze cooled me. Your prayers are very encouraging. Stress is the leading cause of my issues and I'm working on it. Prayer reveals many things. Mahalo.
Sending prayers your way!
I am with you Sarah...although a good cup of java has been lifting my spirit these cold mornings as well as getting out and enjoying a long walk with our dog...soaking up the morning sun and *crispness* of the air. It's good for the soul! Struggling with prayer myself...so many distractions this time of year.
Anne...LOVED your quote!
I agree that sunshine can help but have also felt that a good soak in a soothingly fragrant tub can help too.
Of course, there's always a margerita night....can ya get out?
You'll be in my prayers, friend.
It's like you're in my head (or soul, or whatever!)... I'm in the same boat - family in NY I haven't seen for a holiday in 12 years now, depression over Obama and his minions, not feeling a groovy Christmas attitude, no money for Christmas this year, and similar prayer life. Sure we weren't separated at birth?!
I'll pray for you if you pray for me!
Jen, I will pray for you! I pray for all the buds here.
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