tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5986859118996444922.post8266698297418426004..comments2023-08-29T05:06:43.788-04:00Comments on Katie Hines- Walking on Water: We Have a Lot to be Thankful ForUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5986859118996444922.post-33344277206827737012010-05-07T18:11:43.765-04:002010-05-07T18:11:43.765-04:00At our darkest moments when we feel there is no mo...At our darkest moments when we feel there is no more hope God intervenes. I'm thrilled to hear things are on the upswing.<br /><br />Warm regards,<br />DonnaDonna McDinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00959673932828354020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5986859118996444922.post-42022705416099623422010-05-02T15:36:27.028-04:002010-05-02T15:36:27.028-04:00Katie, thank you for sharing about your life. I...Katie, thank you for sharing about your life. I'm so happy that your husband has a new job. That must be a relief for you both. It's wonderful to know that your grandson is adjusting to life in a full body cast. Perhaps there is a book waiting to be written?<br /><br />My faith has been tested many times. When I think I can do something on my own, the stress, sadness, loneliness, etc. just seems to multiple out of control. When I turn everything over to God and lean on him, a brighter, clearer outlook comes to view.<br /><br />They say that God doesn't give us more than we can handle. I do believe that, although I sometimes wonder why he thinks I can handle so much!<br /><br />In school last week, my son had to write down as many thins as he could that he was thankful for. They were only give a few minutes. In that time period he said he listed 23. I'm glad to know that he feels so thankful about things.<br /><br />This made me think of a church service we had quite some time ago. Each day, for 30 days, we were to list three things we were thankful for. It really made an impact by the end of the month. There are so many little things that we need to be thankful for that we sometimes take for granted. I think I need to start a list again of what I'm thankful for.<br /><br />Thanks again for sharing your thoughts.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5986859118996444922.post-9139581177581161572010-05-01T21:31:46.466-04:002010-05-01T21:31:46.466-04:00A beautiful post, Katie. We can't always choos...A beautiful post, Katie. We can't always choose the events in our lives, but we can decide how to react to them. I try to remember that every challenge is an opportunity to grow my faith. The worst times in my life have ultimately brought me great benefits. Day by day, I am learning how to trust, let go and let God.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing your trials and revelations.<br /><br />Warmly,<br />LisabetLisabet Saraihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05162514190572269660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5986859118996444922.post-64315535012233190292010-05-01T11:29:39.152-04:002010-05-01T11:29:39.152-04:00You've been through a lot and come out brillia...You've been through a lot and come out brilliantly. When things like this happen I try to remember "when life gives you a lemon, make lemonade." Doesn't always work, but I try. And times like these give good fodder to our writing.Bonnie Tharphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05678320929828600637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5986859118996444922.post-90732572134179564982010-05-01T07:46:17.625-04:002010-05-01T07:46:17.625-04:00The down feelings can suck you under if you allow ...The down feelings can suck you under if you allow them to do so. I've been there. The worst part is overcoming what you created during the reactionary times... OUCH!<br /><br />Better to understand that even the down-times have an UPSIDE. Then you can react differently and change the outcome. I've learned to become outcome based rather than downtime controlled.<br /><br />Praise the Lord, for there is good in ALL things.Jan Verhoeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08937757939280185890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5986859118996444922.post-66745398727930976462010-04-30T22:00:18.573-04:002010-04-30T22:00:18.573-04:00I wish I could say I never get down. But I think G...I wish I could say I never get down. But I think God works best during those moments. At least it feels as if I grow more after a pity party than any other time. God Bless you, Katie.Joylene Nowell Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04497637513532136615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5986859118996444922.post-57903106821561615102010-04-30T20:11:49.302-04:002010-04-30T20:11:49.302-04:00Good for you, Katie. Sometimes it's easy to le...Good for you, Katie. Sometimes it's easy to let life get us down. My husband has so many health problems that I get depressed from time to time. Then I turn to God and put everything in His hands. My hope is in Him. God is awesome and he carries me through each new trial, reminding me of my blessings, as He gives me one of His miracles.<br /><br />Thanks for a lovely post.<br /><br />BevBeverly Stowe McClurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02176195451841801819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5986859118996444922.post-77771553984190519762010-04-30T17:41:38.831-04:002010-04-30T17:41:38.831-04:00Thanks for sharing your beautiful thoughts with us...Thanks for sharing your beautiful thoughts with us Katie. We've all been there, but I'm glad you didn't stay there. <br /><br />God ALWAYS comes through for me. His timing is not always my timing. I've moaned and groaned too. But when I put my troubles in His hands I feel His love and mercy. All I want to do at that point is thank Him and praise Him!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02286437269354482883noreply@blogger.com