tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945907563318808519.post885943089197294126..comments2023-11-20T00:39:08.642-08:00Comments on Love Inspired: A Story for Every Reader: When Valentine’s Day Isn’t Lovely ------- by Sara K. ParkerPamela Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05834270662017246137noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945907563318808519.post-4172084800585528612019-02-17T05:42:52.766-08:002019-02-17T05:42:52.766-08:00Whelp, Ruthy, you totally made me cry (the good ki...Whelp, Ruthy, you totally made me cry (the good kind of crying, of course). I have read your words multiple times this morning. Your empathy, encouragement and commitment to pray feel like a mama-hug reaching through the computer screen. Thank you for all your loving ways. ❤️Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13667332044650823508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945907563318808519.post-78545963482150956382019-02-17T03:42:47.602-08:002019-02-17T03:42:47.602-08:00Oh my stars, you have made it virtually impossible...Oh my stars, you have made it virtually impossible for me to make fun of you today, and that is totally thwarting my inner snark. WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU, WOMAN????? Going and getting me all warm and fuzzy and sympathetic because you deserve all of that warmth and empathy and sympathy... <br /><br />But here's what I see in you and maybe because of what you've experienced or how God worked his most original design within you when he formed you years ago:<br /><br />You're strong. Yes, you've had to be strong and maybe had to learn to be strong, but hey: News flash! You did it. And chronic illness is a total drain on fun, family, faith, fearlessness because it cycles in, often at the very worst times... but then when is there a good time for it? Never...<br /><br />You amaze me. That doesn't surprise me, because I love people who amaze me, they make me want to be bigger, better, stronger, faster. Not to compete with them, but because they inspired me to think outside myself. I bet you've done that to countless people over the years. Most of whom you don't know and have no idea that you've touched a life or lives.<br /><br />Well done, good and faithful servant... and those words might not make the day-to-day easier, but I always think of Mary during those I Can't Believe How Bad This Is times... following her Son. Following that cross. Witnessing what was done to Him... and being unable to save Him. But never leaving his side.<br /><br />She is my inspiration to be the best woman I can be. To be the best person I can be because when I compare my walk to hers...<br /><br />Well, dagnabbit, she wins.<br /><br />Like, what?????<br /><br />She wins and I realize that her inspiration and my faith guide me through those gut-wrenching times.<br /><br />Praying for you and your beautiful family, sweet Sara, and I would love a world where medical answers outweigh medical questions but that world is still slightly out of reach. But as more answers are revealed, I pray for your husband's full healing! I claim that for you!<br /><br />RuthyRuth Logan Hernehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11550734775151341968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945907563318808519.post-30683000945061551672019-02-16T13:17:38.273-08:002019-02-16T13:17:38.273-08:00I'm so sorry to hear that, Jackie! I will pray...I'm so sorry to hear that, Jackie! I will pray for you and your husband tonight. <3Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13667332044650823508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945907563318808519.post-59347758260513688922019-02-16T08:13:59.585-08:002019-02-16T08:13:59.585-08:00Praying for you, Sara! DH & I spent Val. Day ...Praying for you, Sara! DH & I spent Val. Day at doctors; many health issues for us at present!Jackie Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01560988571943512422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945907563318808519.post-68123755116020071922019-02-16T07:03:14.681-08:002019-02-16T07:03:14.681-08:00Thank you for your words of encouragement and your...Thank you for your words of encouragement and your prayers, Marie. ❤️Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13667332044650823508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945907563318808519.post-58319119695975779392019-02-16T06:04:51.685-08:002019-02-16T06:04:51.685-08:00Thank you, Sara, for sharing your journey and that...Thank you, Sara, for sharing your journey and that of your family. You are such an inspiration to grab God's hand and just keep going. You have a lovely family. Praying for you all.Marie Basthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16264903868795317895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945907563318808519.post-74108849788283682872019-02-15T17:56:42.566-08:002019-02-15T17:56:42.566-08:00Thank you, Terri. I often forget to be thankful, t...Thank you, Terri. I often forget to be thankful, too. The past couple of years in particular have been teaching me to be more present and less anxious. But I will probably keep learning the same lessons multiple ways for years to come. :) Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13667332044650823508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945907563318808519.post-72782002424860631672019-02-15T10:36:06.706-08:002019-02-15T10:36:06.706-08:00Dear Sara, thank you for sharing your journey. Str...Dear Sara, thank you for sharing your journey. Struggles come in all forms and never are planned. I'm thankful you find your way back to God and that He can work through you and your family to His glory. <br />I look back over some of the struggles and doubts I've had over the years and can see His hand even when I felt lost and alone. Your words are a reminder to not take the good times for granted and to remember where my strength comes from in the bad times. I can get so busy with life I forget to remain thankful the blessings. You have a beautiful family. Terri Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18162233044268346894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945907563318808519.post-14566289982550050542019-02-15T06:08:27.828-08:002019-02-15T06:08:27.828-08:00I love all of those things! I love all of those things! Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13667332044650823508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945907563318808519.post-57179735527020593482019-02-14T21:50:04.552-08:002019-02-14T21:50:04.552-08:00I think just knowing God is there, also have a nei...I think just knowing God is there, also have a neice under 2 years old who is such a light with photos n videos from her mum and also friend who i can say nearly everything toScraproni: Adventures of Single Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15818780180767501884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945907563318808519.post-91407719508207237092019-02-14T11:10:15.546-08:002019-02-14T11:10:15.546-08:00Absolutely. I’ve been working with a great counsel...Absolutely. I’ve been working with a great counselor for a few months, who has been reminding me to do just that - the next right thing, and then the next. Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13667332044650823508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945907563318808519.post-64661852673812070852019-02-14T11:08:47.164-08:002019-02-14T11:08:47.164-08:00And thank YOU for reading. It was super long - ha!...And thank YOU for reading. It was super long - ha! :)Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13667332044650823508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945907563318808519.post-7231977749677108352019-02-14T11:08:03.807-08:002019-02-14T11:08:03.807-08:00Thank you! Happy Valentine’s Day to you, too! Thank you! Happy Valentine’s Day to you, too! Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13667332044650823508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945907563318808519.post-19913661761917187362019-02-14T11:06:57.088-08:002019-02-14T11:06:57.088-08:00Thanks for your sweet words. :)Thanks for your sweet words. :)Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13667332044650823508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945907563318808519.post-17269890254988249582019-02-14T11:01:21.865-08:002019-02-14T11:01:21.865-08:00Thank you for such a relatable post. Life isn'...Thank you for such a relatable post. Life isn't always a bed of roses...if it ever is. All we can do is trust that God has seen the other side of our pain, and He promises good for those who love Him. It helps us to keep putting one foot in front of the other. <3 Katy Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695502207902033580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945907563318808519.post-70985348699986575542019-02-14T10:58:32.577-08:002019-02-14T10:58:32.577-08:00What a beautiful story! Thanks so much for sharing...What a beautiful story! Thanks so much for sharing. <3<br />Danica Favoritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07915228722852116014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945907563318808519.post-76513457103392989752019-02-14T09:28:10.441-08:002019-02-14T09:28:10.441-08:00What a powerful post, Sara. You've endured a ...What a powerful post, Sara. You've endured a lot of hardships and it's so understandable why you questioned God's will. I know when my mother died I did the same thing, but just like you, found my way back. Your children are beautiful! Absolute blessings! And your husband sounds like a strong man who has gone through a lot. I'm so glad you're still holding on to your love story and all the blessings in your world. It doesn't mean things aren't tough. But you're still standing on a foundation of LOVE. Happy Valentine's Day!BelleChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03053178413674411382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945907563318808519.post-20072523314136175922019-02-14T05:48:07.587-08:002019-02-14T05:48:07.587-08:00Sara, what an amazing love story, and the perfect ...Sara, what an amazing love story, and the perfect one for Valentine's Day. So real. So heartfelt. It touched my heart. Thank you for sharing it with us. Mary Alfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03137022593378590187noreply@blogger.com