...is what I glean from these ladies every Tuesday morning...
(Tuesday morning group during a retreat at Mrs. Carren's)
...The crazy thing is, they all have something in common that I do not yet share...they are mothers (and all amazing stay-at-home mothers, at that)...yet, I do not feel out of place in this group of women who are pursuing the Lord... and fervently learning how to raise godly families. Yes, I am the only one that does not have children, who works full-time outside of the home, and who does not have to change multiple poopie diapers during the course of one day...but, I walk away every week inspired by these women. Each one of them spur me on to be a more selfless wife and encourage me to think about issues in child-rearing that I likely would have never considered. Without even knowing it, they encourage me to pursue God more, and to be a better person. I love each of you, girls! God has used you in ways I'm sure I do not even realize at this point. Sometimes I wonder if He allowed me to come into the group at just the right time...so I could be encouraged and reminded to be sensitive to His leading...and therefore hear His call on our lives to adopt...just a thought!
I'm especially grateful for Mrs. Careen and the time she takes to invest in our lives...she demonstrates the fruits of the spirit...and is the kind of woman and mother I long to be! If you are reading this, I love each of you and am thankful for the encouragement and support you have given Warren and I as we walk on this journey!
I'm especially grateful for Mrs. Careen and the time she takes to invest in our lives...she demonstrates the fruits of the spirit...and is the kind of woman and mother I long to be! If you are reading this, I love each of you and am thankful for the encouragement and support you have given Warren and I as we walk on this journey!
I love you, Jill. I opened your blog and did not expect this. Wow! It is such a blessing to walk with you through this journey as you become a Mom. You are going to be an amazing mother....you are already an amazing friend. I'm so thankful you are in my life and in our group.
ReplyDeleteSweet, sweet Jill - what a blessing you and Warren are to Nate and me! I have learned so much from you - how to be humble and speak only when necessary. It is a gift that you have honed well, and one that I hope to achieve one day (Tell that to my big mouth! :o) I love you!
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ReplyDeleteI am so glad that the Lord brought you into the group when He did. He had a reason for the timing - no doubt! Sunni is right about your humbleness and choosing to speak/your words wisely. YOU are a wise person and I'm so glad to know you! You really are about the cutest and stylish little lady too and you are going to be a GREAT MAMA to the BLESSED child that the Lord brings to y'all! I love you! Shanna
Having met these sweet mothers and invited into a weekend Bible retreat, I give witnessto their spark, their closenessto God and theirencouragment upon your life. Living so far away fromyou sweet Jilly, I am glad there are women of faith who will undergrid you as you go thru this wonderful Egypt trail....full of faith and excpectations.
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you have this group of women to fall into. I pray the same for Shana. You are going to be a mother God created for a baby He has already prepared for you and Warren. We love you both! Momma