to myself, a reminder
this is for myself, a reminder for when the next day comes that was like the last. a reminder on the next day that i don’t know how to enjoy with a brain injury and the day that the things he used to do are all that i see. this is a reminder for the next time my mind has my bags packed and i wonder how i will keep loving.
there is someone who has already swallowed up my marriage and someone who has already swallowed up my loss. it has been finished and so i can wait with my husband, tearfully, and know that my way has already been made for me. i can wake in the morning with mercies that don’t seem new and know that this has already been done for me.
it was done before i was born. done before i knew him. before mrs. murphy.
i can keep making my way in hope because He has made me His own.
i can know that this has nothing to do with me. but instead, Him.
riamariposa
November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am
Have you seen this, Larissa?
http://www.hopeheals.com/shortfilm
riamariposa
November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am
God is so glorified in yours and Ian's lives 🙂 Thank you for your honest and vulnerability on this blog. Will be praying for a rejuvenated spirit.
riamariposa
November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am
Have you seen this, Larissa?
http://www.hopeheals.com/shortfilm
riamariposa
November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am
God is so glorified in yours and Ian's lives 🙂 Thank you for your honest and vulnerability on this blog. Will be praying for a rejuvenated spirit.
riamariposa
November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am
Have you seen this, Larissa?
http://www.hopeheals.com/shortfilm
riamariposa
November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am
God is so glorified in yours and Ian's lives 🙂 Thank you for your honest and vulnerability on this blog. Will be praying for a rejuvenated spirit.
anonymous
May 17, 2013 at 1:14 pm
Life is hard. God is good.
Still praying.
Wendy in MD
MollyBea Williams
May 17, 2013 at 1:43 pm
Your story is amazing. Blessings to you and may your day be filled with goodness. Happy Friday.
anonymous
May 17, 2013 at 1:46 pm
Your story is amazing. Blessings to you and your marriage. May your day be filled with goodness. Happy Friday.
anonymous
May 17, 2013 at 1:59 pm
amen and amen.
anonymous
May 17, 2013 at 2:36 pm
Amen!
It really is out of our hands isn't it? I'm amazed how I'm always led to your posts when I'm feeling much the same way. Thank you for sharing your feelings. What an inspiration.
God bless you sweet heart — you and Ian. Have a joyful weekend!
emily o.
May 17, 2013 at 3:36 pm
This is so beautiful. Amen.
anonymous
May 17, 2013 at 4:00 pm
You are both an amazing witness and testimony to God's love and grace, and I thank you for your encouragement. Will keep you in my prayers x
anonymous
May 17, 2013 at 11:52 pm
As my pastor says:
It's always about Jesus.
It's only about Jesus.
It's ever about Jesus.
Blessings to you and your marriage.
anonymous
May 18, 2013 at 6:42 am
praying
Christine
May 18, 2013 at 1:02 pm
The words at first paint a picture of pain, and then the colors and mood change, speaking of God's grace.
My son is ADHD and OCD and often those messed up brain chemicals make life a chore. Then, right about when I don't know how I'll cope, God shows up with the message you speak of here.
Beautiful, and praying that His grace showers you both today.
anonymous
May 18, 2013 at 4:16 pm
Be strong Larissa! You can do it, praying for you!!
Katy~The Country Blossom
May 18, 2013 at 8:46 pm
Beautifully written and expressed. You couldn't be more right…it's all about Him. Beautiful, glorious, merciful, patient, omniscient Him. Have you ever heard the song "Passionate, Beautiful" by Kate Hurley? It may be on youtube. I hope you will look it up sometime. Our savior is truly passionate and beautiful. Greater than all our hardships! 🙂
anonymous
May 20, 2013 at 11:07 pm
L. , All I can say is: AMEN!! You are wise beyond your years. God has blessed you both. Rene
anonymous
May 22, 2013 at 10:12 pm
I cannot tell you what an encouragement you are to me as I struggle with new health difficulties every day. Today, hearing words that could change my life forever. Nothing deadly, just catastrophic to my way of life. And you point me back to Christ. Every time.Every time I forget. And you remind me again.
Thank you. Praying for you and Ian so often..
Chocalatta
May 31, 2013 at 4:26 pm
you are beautiful…thanks for being a channel for the Spirit.
Lydia
June 3, 2013 at 2:25 am
Dear Larissa,
May God give you strength and joy to press on!
Here is my recent post about wanting to escape my trials, if it is any help:
http://mebanepilgrim.blogspot.com/2013/05/escaping-responsibility.html
Jesus is enough. Cling to Him!
Cyn
June 6, 2013 at 3:40 am
Yes He is enough. I enjoy reading your blog. How real you are. God Bless you and your hubby.
Jeri Kedrowski
June 24, 2013 at 6:10 pm
I needed to read this today, Larissa. Thank you for being so honest. Thank you for the beautiful answer you give to get through it.
-Jeri
http://sweetaftermath.blogspot.com/2013/06/crash-landing-in-holland.html
Amber
August 28, 2013 at 12:23 pm
This is absolutely beautiful and profound.
anonymous
November 3, 2013 at 11:54 pm
I am so inspired by you and Ian. I have passed your blog and story on to my four small group gals. Now you have five more ladies praying for you both. This excerpt was especially beautiful. Thank you for sharing your lives.