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i was just having a conversation back and forth on line with a very dear friend who is one of the most creatively gifted people i know...
she is facing some trials and she said to me...
"i'm not feeling too brave right now"
here is what i know...
we all have times in our lives where we don't feel BRAVE...
we are human...
it's natural to doubt, to worry to feel weak...
this is what i said to her and as i typed it i thought this is exactly what i want to hear...
what a lot of us want to hear or be told...
so i thought i would share it...
what i know is this...
1. God knows you...
2. he knows what you can handle...
3. it's ok to NOT feel brave all the time...
4. it's part of being human...
5. YOU are never alone, even when you think you are...
6. you are much stronger than you think you are, God would not give you the challenges you face...
7. you are so amazing...you have so many God given talents...GIFTS...
8. so many people love and admire you...
9. you are an amazing Mother,wife & friend...
and finally...most important...
10. God knows you and what you can handle...
{i know i am saying that twice, but it is what gets me through some days}
make time for yourself each day...
budget it if you have too...
even if it's 15 minutes...
breathe...
One day we will all understand...
love you...
you are brave...
you do have courage...
you are stronger than you know...
you are LOVED...
happy Thursday...
kiss kiss
m
Thank you! xoxo
Posted by: Grace | January 13, 2011 at 11:37 AM
Thanks, Margie! I really needed that today! (((Hugs!)))
Posted by: Beth Rogers | January 13, 2011 at 11:40 AM
Sorry to hear your friend is experiencing trials. I so appreciate the love the you bring to this post and I don't mean to be subversive, but all of this is based on the idea that you believe in god. I wonder if that is a bit limiting for some. Just my thoughts.
Posted by: nicole | January 13, 2011 at 11:42 AM
Love this!! Thanks so much for posting this. Your posts and facebook updates always brighten my day. Thanks!
Posted by: Wendy Peatross | January 13, 2011 at 11:44 AM
So needed to see this today! Thanks!
Posted by: rhonda | January 13, 2011 at 11:46 AM
amen to numbers 1, 2, 6 & 10.
but . . . it's REALLY hard to remember when you're in the thick of it, isn't it?
i have to keep telling myself "i think i can, i think i can, i think i can".
one of these days {when we're over the "hill"} i hope to be able to say "i thought i could, i thought i could, i thought i could"!
looking forward to it . . .
Posted by: •stephanie• | January 13, 2011 at 11:47 AM
Great post Margie. It deserves to be printed and kept for a reminder.
Posted by: Tammy Tutterow | January 13, 2011 at 12:01 PM
Oh Margie, your words are a gift to me today. Thank you sweet friend!
Posted by: Melissa | January 13, 2011 at 12:12 PM
big ol smooch to you.
these words....so needed.
thank you.
oxoxox
k
Posted by: kolleen | January 13, 2011 at 12:13 PM
Exactly what I believe! Right on!!
Posted by: Debby Schuh | January 13, 2011 at 12:16 PM
BEAUTIFUL... and thank you i needed that..
Posted by: kate | January 13, 2011 at 12:20 PM
Amen!! Thanks for sharing this and I'm with Tammy, this needs to be printed and saved and I'm going to do that and frame it for a daily reminder! xoxo
Posted by: Nancy Wyatt | January 13, 2011 at 12:23 PM
me too... just needed to hear those words today. thankyou
Posted by: Tracey B | January 13, 2011 at 12:25 PM
So very true Margie! I try to give it up to God when I think I am not going to be able to handle it! Great idea to put it in writing!
Posted by: Suezi Gurzi | January 13, 2011 at 12:35 PM
m...
always an inspiration...
how come most of us know what to say to a friend, but don't always talk to ourselves the same way?
"us girls" need to start being our own "best friend"...
xoxo
-p
Posted by: patty | January 13, 2011 at 12:48 PM
So true!! Our trials are what makes us who we are! Without them we would never learn who we really are!! God always has our best interests at heart!! HUGS to your friend!!
Posted by: Kim | January 13, 2011 at 12:53 PM
Your words are a blessing today. Thank you for posting such words of encouragement.
Posted by: Melissa | January 13, 2011 at 01:09 PM
margie!!
thank you so much for the reminder.
not having the best of weeks lately and today is pretty bad.
i know this, sometimes it's just hard to keep that reminder close.
today, i to do not feel brave.
i feel weak.
i feel sad.
i feel lonely.
i feel angry.
i feel tired.
so as i blogged about my aunt i reminded myself...
i need to go where the "peace" is.
i am going to stay in bed.
i am going to cry.
i am going to allow MYSELF some ME time.
thank you for being you and sharing your talents, your heart and your life with me.
i love you "brave girl"
{{hugs}}
ps. boy could i use a hug right about now.
Posted by: {connie} | January 13, 2011 at 01:38 PM
Oh so lovely...
Posted by: Mikal | January 13, 2011 at 01:40 PM
Yesterday I got some depressing and stressing news. Thank you for this post as it reminds me its OK.
Thanks and hugs back to you.
Freddi
Posted by: blondie | January 13, 2011 at 02:15 PM
Light in the darkness.
thank you.
Posted by: bonnierose | January 13, 2011 at 02:59 PM
margie, this was something I really needed to hear today. Thank you for sharing your open heart with us. And for being such a good friend to your creative friend!
Posted by: Heather | January 13, 2011 at 03:33 PM
I have been pretty heavy hearted all week, your post today helped heal me a bit.....Thank you! Hope your week is good.
Posted by: Tina M | January 13, 2011 at 03:39 PM
I think I need print this and put it in my Truths. Thanks Margie!
Posted by: JaYne | January 13, 2011 at 04:47 PM
Thank you!! Needed to hear this!!! <3
Posted by: melanie | January 13, 2011 at 04:49 PM