Precious Gifts
God did the irreversible on my birthday. I am so excited that I just have to share it with you all. I woke up really disturbed. Heartbroken, my father had past away about a year and a half ago. I would not be receiving a phone call today. My father's birthday is the 4 th. I was his gift many years ago. I never grieved over the lost of my father, I was happy that he did not have to suffer no more. He was diabetic and going for dialysis everyday. He also suffered with heart disease. It just so happened that I watched Joyce Meyers this morning and she had mentioned how we cannot let our emotions rule our lives. So I made a decision, I was not going to let my feelings ruin my day.
My husband and I went to the show and saw Shutter Island. It's a true story about criminals who were mentally ill. By the time I walked out I was so grateful that I was born during this era, and not back in the 50's when they were doing lobotomies. I was very grateful that I had a husband that loved me enough to get the help that I needed, so I did not harm myself or others. For those of you who don't know, I have bipolar.
We had the children over and I had some pictures taken with all my children standing next to me. I had finally accepted the fact that they had truly forgiven me, for the darkest days of my life. In the midst of my illness I had said and done some pretty mean things to them. My eyes were open and I saw that they have chosen to forgive and love me dearly. What a gift! Not only that, but I was able to forgive myself, I walked around in shame for 15 long years. Later, I notice my son, who claims to be an agnostic was looking through the Bible! We were able to discuss Jesus first miracle, he even knew what the Master had said at the wedding about the wine! I was so excited that I told him "the word is in you and it will come forth some day when you really need it, like it or not! My daughter Amber remarked "Mom, that's the creepiest thing you have ever said!" I was so encouraged. When they had left that night Amber had given me the hardiest hug she had ever given to me in my life! She is a very reserved person. That explains why it meant so much to me.
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To top the day off. I got a phone call at 7:30. It was from my younger brother, he has never called me on my Birthday! I was so blessed! I felt so loved by the end of the day that no monetary gift can replace the love I had received this day. God is so good to me!
On the following day, I went to Julie’s house ( my youngest daughter) and she had the T.V. on a children 's Christian station! I am seeing God working in the life of my adult children and I am excited! Oh yea, found out that Amber is going out with a Christian. Can you beat that for a Birthday? My kids were all brought up in the church but had abandon God when I became ill. I believe they have seen his healing power in my life and know he is real.
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
A Tribute To My Parents
A Tribute to My Parents
My husband and I decided to put our mirror back on our dresser the other day. So he goes and pulls it out. To my amazement, there was a picture, still clinging to it. It was a picture of my parents, who are no longer with me. The picture was taken probably about 15 years ago.
It did my heart good to see them together. They were dancing, cheek to cheek, all dressed up. They must have been at a wedding. They looked so happy and healthy. The picture meant so much to me because when I was growing up, I didn't see much affection between them and when they had past away they were both very ill.
When I look at mom, I am so proud of her. I feel honor to have had her for a mother. She was a very brave woman. She had a difficult life over here. First of all she spoke no English and then she raised four little ones all under the age of 5 with little support. She did have one thing going for her. My grandfather loved her. She left her country and family, to come to this country to start a new life with dad. They had met in the service in Germany. Mom was wonderful, she loved unconditionally, anybody and anyone was welcome in our home, or at the dinner table. Half the time we didn't know who was there. When I look at my father, I see a tall, strong, handsome family man who loved to have fun and worked hard.
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My husband and I decided to put our mirror back on our dresser the other day. So he goes and pulls it out. To my amazement, there was a picture, still clinging to it. It was a picture of my parents, who are no longer with me. The picture was taken probably about 15 years ago.
It did my heart good to see them together. They were dancing, cheek to cheek, all dressed up. They must have been at a wedding. They looked so happy and healthy. The picture meant so much to me because when I was growing up, I didn't see much affection between them and when they had past away they were both very ill.
When I look at mom, I am so proud of her. I feel honor to have had her for a mother. She was a very brave woman. She had a difficult life over here. First of all she spoke no English and then she raised four little ones all under the age of 5 with little support. She did have one thing going for her. My grandfather loved her. She left her country and family, to come to this country to start a new life with dad. They had met in the service in Germany. Mom was wonderful, she loved unconditionally, anybody and anyone was welcome in our home, or at the dinner table. Half the time we didn't know who was there. When I look at my father, I see a tall, strong, handsome family man who loved to have fun and worked hard.
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Friday, March 5, 2010
For Such A Time As This
Feb. 23,2010
For Such A Time As This
I am here to encourage, inspire and give hope to each and everyone of you. The reason I chose this topic is because of my life. I felt I had no purpose once the kids started leaving home. Getting a career sounded so empty to me. We are not here today by accident. We were created for such a time as this. I don’t know about all of you, but my small group really bonded. I got to know some ladies that have been here as long as me, that I have never known before. Hopefully, I touched their lives as much as they have touched mine. We were born for such a time as this.
I don’t want anyone to think their life is less important, valued, or treasured because they haven’t done anything as wonderful or as mighty as Beth Moore, John Lynch, Billy Graham or even Queen Esther. None of them are greater or better than you or I, in God’s eyes.
Where you are at today is just another stepping stone to God’s Divine Purpose and plan for your life. Singing a lullaby, wiping a snotty nose, cleaning a boo boo, visiting a grandchild and letting them know that Jesus loves them, bringing a meal to a family, or visiting the sick. Whatever it is, the list goes on and on. All these are just as important to God as what Esther did.
God created you for such a time as this. The greatest purpose is so he can fellowship with you and have a relationship with you. Esther is not the only royalty. We all are! We’re children of the King! We are here for such a time as this, to carry on his message of LOVE!
By: Kathy Grayczyk
For Such A Time As This
I am here to encourage, inspire and give hope to each and everyone of you. The reason I chose this topic is because of my life. I felt I had no purpose once the kids started leaving home. Getting a career sounded so empty to me. We are not here today by accident. We were created for such a time as this. I don’t know about all of you, but my small group really bonded. I got to know some ladies that have been here as long as me, that I have never known before. Hopefully, I touched their lives as much as they have touched mine. We were born for such a time as this.
I don’t want anyone to think their life is less important, valued, or treasured because they haven’t done anything as wonderful or as mighty as Beth Moore, John Lynch, Billy Graham or even Queen Esther. None of them are greater or better than you or I, in God’s eyes.
Where you are at today is just another stepping stone to God’s Divine Purpose and plan for your life. Singing a lullaby, wiping a snotty nose, cleaning a boo boo, visiting a grandchild and letting them know that Jesus loves them, bringing a meal to a family, or visiting the sick. Whatever it is, the list goes on and on. All these are just as important to God as what Esther did.
God created you for such a time as this. The greatest purpose is so he can fellowship with you and have a relationship with you. Esther is not the only royalty. We all are! We’re children of the King! We are here for such a time as this, to carry on his message of LOVE!
By: Kathy Grayczyk
Valentine Day 2010
Valentine Day
When I first wake up and see your face, I am thinking of you
When I look at the colors in the sunrise, I am thinking of you
When I smell the sweet aroma of java in the morning, I am thinking of you
When I first see you walk out of the bedroom in the morning, I am happy to see you
When I hear the laughter of our grandbaby, I am thinking of you
When you make me dinner, I am thinking of you
When the sun sets and the colors glow, I am thinking of you
When the day is done and you kiss me goodnight, I thank God for you
By: Kathy Grayczyk
I see God
God did the irreversible on my birthday. I am so excited that I just have to share it with you all. I woke up really disturbed. Was very heartbroken and sad because my father's birthday is today, the 4 th. I was his gift many years ago. I never grieved over the lost of my father, for I was happy that he did not have to suffer no more. Well, it just so happened that I watched Joyce Meyers that morning and she had mentioned how we cannot let our emotions rule our lives. So I made a decision I was not going to let my feelings ruined my day.
My husband and I went to the show and saw Shutter Island. It's a true story about criminals who were mentally ill. By the time I walked out I was so grateful that I was born during this era and not back in the 50's when they were doing lobotomies. I was also grateful that I had a husband who loved me enough to get the help that I needed, so I did not harm myself or others.
That night, we had the children over and I had taken some pictures. All my children were standing next to me. I finally accepted the fact, that they had truly forgiven me and loved me dearly. What a gift. Not only that, but Matthew who claims to be an agnostic, was looking through the Bible! We were able to discuss Jesus first miracle and he even knew what the Master at the wedding had said about the wine! I was so excited that I told him "the word is in you and it will come forth some day when you really need it, like it or not! Rachel remarked "Mom that's the creepiest thing you have ever said!" I was so encourage. When they had left that night Rachel had given me the hardiest hug she had ever given to me in my life. She is a very reserved person.
To top the day off. I got a phone call at 7:30. It was from my younger brother, who has never called me on my Birthday! I was so blessed! I felt so loved by the end of the day that no gift can place the love I received that day. God is so good to me!
On the following day, I went to Sara's house and she had the T.V. on a children 's Christian station! I am seeing God, working in the life of my children and I am excited. Oh yea, Rachel is going out with a Christian boyfriend, I just found that out too. Can you beat that for a Birthday? My kids were all brought up in the church but had abandon God when I became ill and now I'm reaping what I had sown. Glory to God!
My husband and I went to the show and saw Shutter Island. It's a true story about criminals who were mentally ill. By the time I walked out I was so grateful that I was born during this era and not back in the 50's when they were doing lobotomies. I was also grateful that I had a husband who loved me enough to get the help that I needed, so I did not harm myself or others.
That night, we had the children over and I had taken some pictures. All my children were standing next to me. I finally accepted the fact, that they had truly forgiven me and loved me dearly. What a gift. Not only that, but Matthew who claims to be an agnostic, was looking through the Bible! We were able to discuss Jesus first miracle and he even knew what the Master at the wedding had said about the wine! I was so excited that I told him "the word is in you and it will come forth some day when you really need it, like it or not! Rachel remarked "Mom that's the creepiest thing you have ever said!" I was so encourage. When they had left that night Rachel had given me the hardiest hug she had ever given to me in my life. She is a very reserved person.
To top the day off. I got a phone call at 7:30. It was from my younger brother, who has never called me on my Birthday! I was so blessed! I felt so loved by the end of the day that no gift can place the love I received that day. God is so good to me!
On the following day, I went to Sara's house and she had the T.V. on a children 's Christian station! I am seeing God, working in the life of my children and I am excited. Oh yea, Rachel is going out with a Christian boyfriend, I just found that out too. Can you beat that for a Birthday? My kids were all brought up in the church but had abandon God when I became ill and now I'm reaping what I had sown. Glory to God!
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