Footprints

One night a man had a dream. He

dreamed he was walking along the beach

with the Lord. Across the sky flashed scenes

from his life. For each scene, he noticed two

sets of footprints in the sand; one belonging

to him, and the other to the Lord.

When the last scene of his life flashed

before him, he looked back at the

footprints in the sand.

He noticed that many times along the

path of his life there was only one set of

footprints. He also noticed that it happened at

the very lowest and saddest times in his life.

This really bothered him and he

questioned the Lord about it. "Lord,

you said that once I decided to follow you,

you'd walk with me all the way. But I have

noticed that during the most troublesome

times in my life, there is only one set

of footprints. I don't understand why when

I needed you most you would leave me."

The Lord replied, "My son, My precious

child, I love you, and I would never leave

you. During your times of trial and suffering,

when you see only one set of footprints,

it was then that I carried you."

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--Unknown

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During any sad time, it is easy to turn away from God and rebel. But those are the times when He is the closest. If you listen closely, you can even hear His heartbeat. I thank God for this comfort.

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Hope y'all are having a wonderful Sunday! Pray for safety as I fly back to Little Rock from San Antonio. Pictures are coming soon!! This upcoming post might just be my favorite, ever.

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-katie

Still Standing...

I've been in such a dry spell lately, blog-wise. Well, in other ways too, but that's another post. I've had all the words that I could ask for, but somehow, I couldn't seem to put it on here. I couldn't form my words and get them down in an organized form. Believe me, I've tried. I've started almost 10 posts since the last time.

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I try and try to find the words I'm looking for to give you an idea of how I'm feeling. But it never works, due to either, revealing more than needed (because I still don't know who all reads this), or I get so frustrated that I just stop altogether and ditch the project. But it's time to get back into the game. It's a new month (my favorite, by the way) and I'm going to BLOG!!

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Saturday was Cate's Birthday!! I helped out with my church's youth group's Amazing Race for most of the day! We went to Petit Jean Mountain. It was a beautiful day and lots of fun! But the most fun of that day was getting to spend it with the birthday girl!! :) She is so special to me.

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Happy 13th Birthday Cate!!

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On the other hand, I'm struggling with some things that I would love your prayers on. Intercede friends, intercede. My mom and I are having some issues. That's all I will say. It's been a thing for a while now, but it's getting worse and I'm at a loss at what to do.

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In better news, I have the best job. Pierce is 5 months today, I believe. He is the most precious baby, and the best baby! He is all smiles ALL the time. It is such a joy to watch him learn and discover his world. He makes me laugh which is incredible! And, of course, his parents are wonderful!!

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I hope you are having a decent if not wonderful Monday! Have a wonderful week!

-katie