Comments on The Drama Mama: Raw

So glad I found your blog through Freddae's aw...

2010-02-05T16:42:50.790-06:00

So glad I found your blog through Freddae's award post. I have enjoyed my visit here. I'm following & look forward to getting to know you better. Blessings to you...
Joyfully,
Wylie

hang in there, sister! i completely understand ho...

2010-01-28T14:52:36.548-06:00

hang in there, sister! i completely understand how satan seems to slither in at times and tempt us to believe his lies when we're vulnerable. :(
my pastor explained a while back that once we are saved, we feel an expectation to move steadily to the up and right, climbing our way to "sanctification". however, in reality, we go down and to the left quite often! life is a process that we must surrender to and absolutely cling to our creator in the dark and lonely times AND in the joyful times. accept yourself and God's grace right where you are, whichever direction you're heading in. :) thanks for this genuine post!

Hollie, you've been on my heart ever since you...

2010-01-26T18:44:25.553-06:00

Hollie, you've been on my heart ever since you posted that hubby was exempt but that things still didn't seem right with you (I think you later removed that post). Anyway, I say that to tell you that the Lord has had you and your fam on my mind ever since. I'm encouraged to read your vulnerability. I can completely relate. No need to write a book here, but I can relate to what you'd been feeling as I was there not that long ago. Hang in there... one step at a time... and just keep taking the next step. Depending on the Lord. Trusting the Lord. Bravo on being raw!

Great...Great...Post!!

2010-01-26T16:17:26.721-06:00

Great...Great...Post!!

Hollie- You always seem to put everything in peres...

2010-01-26T10:34:07.337-06:00

Hollie-
You always seem to put everything in perespective, give yourself credit as well. Great post!
Marie

"Anonymous" is very wise - take it to he...

2010-01-26T09:36:13.685-06:00

"Anonymous" is very wise - take it to heart and give thanks.

Love
Grancy

Thank you for sharing your heart. Such a great rem...

2010-01-26T08:43:55.397-06:00

Thank you for sharing your heart. Such a great reminder to follow in faith, whole heartedly, listen to what He's telling us and BELIEVE.

I'm so sorry you've been through so many ups and downs. Lifting you up right now. He is faithful and sovereign

Your post made me think of the following. Have yo...

2010-01-26T07:51:19.756-06:00

Your post made me think of the following. Have you thought about how Abraham felt as he was asked by God to sacrifice his son Issac? You know the one he waited all those years to have and thought he couldn't have? The one that probably brought more joy and delight to his life than he had ever experienced? The one that was the perfect blend of his beloved wife Sara and himself? So he was asked and he was prepared to do so. He led his precious and only child up that mountain to show the Lord that he indeed loved the Lord more than that amazing child. And in the last minute God showed him the new plan. God tests us, we don't test him. By showing God you were willing and ready to send your husband, you may have passed a test He put before you. So, what does He have for you now that you've gone through that? He's blessed you. Be excited and ready for the next step of this journey.

Hey Hollie! Wow...You've got a LOT on your pl...

2010-01-26T03:10:26.737-06:00

Hey Hollie! Wow...You've got a LOT on your plate right now. Feels like an EXTRA LARGE pizza on a tea plate! Ok, so maybe that was a stupid analogy, but man. Wanted to let you know, that not only am I STILL praying for you, but that I FINALLY found your blog again. I have started a second blog to help chronical my own health issues with dysautonomia, diabetes, asthma, kidney problems among a host of other health issues. So I can finally add you to my prayer list on my blog! YAY!! Not only are you a STRONG Momma, who will stop at NO LESS than the best for your children and family, but you are strong in your FAITH. Remember, one minute at a time, one hour at a time, and eventually you will get to one day at a time. Remember when things seem bad that you are being taken care of, by no other than HIM. You can do this ;) and you will. Because that's just the person you are. I don't understand why certain people seem plagued with nastiness over and over again, but someday maybe it will all reveal itself and we will understand. You are an incredible person to have to go through all that you're going through and you will emerge a different person on the other side. Not many people can say that. So I pray tonight that you will see some positivity in the future days. Keep on keeping on sweetie. For tomorrow is another day, and will hopefully be a better day than the one before it. Best of luck, and God Bless!! Hope to hear from you soon.

You've been on my mind and now I know why. Lo...

2010-01-25T16:56:08.371-06:00

You've been on my mind and now I know why. Love, love your honesty, because we all go through our own "stuff" and it helps so much to know we truly are not alone in our struggle. God is with you, loves you, and is GOOD!

Great post! I too have ups and downs with my relat...

2010-01-25T14:49:28.773-06:00

Great post! I too have ups and downs with my relationship with God. Thank you for sharing this heartfelt and honest post.

Love your candid way of approaching a season in li...

2010-01-25T14:20:54.735-06:00

Love your candid way of approaching a season in life that we ALL fall into some time... It happens sadly, but what HOPE and what JOY to know that God ALWAYS communicates to us in ways HE knows we will hear. May God bless your day :)

Did any one tell you how Incredible you are ? What...

2010-01-25T13:42:56.323-06:00

Did any one tell you how Incredible you are ? What a heartfelt beautiful post I'll say . Just know you are not alone this has been a difficult past year for all of us , between my father being sick with his stroke and his memory loss and all the above I can’t imagine what else will Happen that has not already , It is one day at a time one second at a time all we can do is breathe….. . Our life has been torn upside down this ever changing illness, it has effected all of us , All I can say is that the strength that God gave me when I was not there, not believing and in disbelief , The messages that were handed to me in church literally just grab me. what I pulled out of the messages is that I’M WITH YOU AND I love you . No one can imagine our year in a nutshell pretty hectic , house, job's father ill and all the above, if it could go wrong well it did . God has a funny way of teaching us things , like any parent does to his son or daughter, there always is a valuable lesson to be taught love guidance faith and understanding we can not change things but can deal as best as we can and KEEP POSITIVE FAITH , Funny thing my daughter said just the other day when I was frustrated “ Mommy God is going to mess you up and it will get worse before better to teach a message “ 10 ok wow . I know how frustrating this past back n forth has been on not only you but your sweet family , the military has a way of making you sweat former army wife been there, just don’t lose the faith God is watching over you and will get you through the most unbelievable binds . We shall praise him in the storm …… { hugs and love } Michelle home work , watch the movie fire proof ) God will impact you and change you in such a way , he loves nothing more then messy people , remember there are no perfect people.

You know...this "topic" has been on my h...

2010-01-25T13:36:54.196-06:00

You know...this "topic" has been on my heart a lot lately. After reading your post, I think I have been feeling a little similar to you. I just bought 'Crazy Love' and I think you would love it!

Sometimes I feel like..."hello, I know all this stuff, but why do I just feel this disconnect, why can't I just trust in you Lord? I know your there, I know everything is your will." But there's just something not there. I know I'm lacking somewhere, I'm just trying to figure out where.

Thanks for such an encouraging post honey!

Love you!
Alicia

That was an INCREDIBLE and BEAUTIFULLY truthful po...

2010-01-25T13:11:02.359-06:00

That was an INCREDIBLE and BEAUTIFULLY truthful post and I'm so thankful you shared that. I can't even imagine how difficult the "back-and-forths" were for you...for the whole family. I'm just so glad that he did not have to go and that he's with you and the kids.

Keep pressing on, Hol!! I know you can do it. Your FAITH is so much stronger than you think.

Love ya

Great post! Raw and powerful!

2010-01-25T11:44:15.186-06:00

Great post! Raw and powerful!