It has been almost 9 months since I have been able to write anything here that the world could actually view. It has probably been the hardest 9 months of my life. Lifelong friends--many I have loved as my family-- have so very sadly left us and many without even any sadness or goodbyes. It has been unbearably painful and almost contagious or hysterical--but I am learning to put it in perspective--I am not dead, nor am I in a wheelchair, I have not had a child die and my dear elderly parents are with me. I have the greatest husband on the earth ,8 wonderful children and "almost" in law children and now yesterday our 8th precious grand-daughter was born. Sophia Marie Elise Corbin weighed in at 6# 9 oz about 11 days earlier than programed. A very quick and safe delivery and mother and baby were doing well when I left the hospital at about 2:00 today. We are so grateful to the dear Lord for his mercy and love to us--shown immensely through His dear people at Calvary and in our family. I have not been able to write here for so long, but I felt free tonight and thought I would give it a try. If we let people's words or opinions about us paralyze us with grief and sadness, then what use are we for the Kingdom--right? I am still praying that these dear ones will change their thought patterns--I love them dearly--it is better to think optimistically, right???
Very few people will ever read this, but to those of you who have refused to believe some peoples' harsh judgments and criticisms, we thank you for that. We love you and are praying that God will bring great blessing on you. God is the one who sees our hearts and knows the motives of why we do anything in our lives. He is the one who will be the Judge of each of us. I am so thankful for that, even though it can be so painful to have others judge us and create thoughts in their minds and then finally believe that what they think is actually a reality. I am sure we all do this at times, but it is something (one of my many sins) I am really trying to avoid after all this sadness. I really want to let God be the judge of everyone!
After all of that would you like to see our precious Sophia?? I guess she is at the top of this page!
God has been so good through these nine months--His mercy is everlasting and his love limitless--even in the midst of suffering. I Peter has been such a great encouragement. I love the Book!!! I feel as though I am writing a letter, so I will close with I love you too---Good Night!
4 comments:
I am sooo happy for all of you. Sophia is as beautiful as I knew she would be! You are never far from my thoughts and you are always loved! Thankyou for the beautiful sentiment you shared with all of us today! Love you all
Gloria,
I sometimes look at your children's blog and then see if you have posted any words of wisdom on yours. It is lovely to see the photos of your family and Bill. As I read your blog I thought this: My though of late has been the one in Psalms that speaks of God giving us our "cup" to hold...our portion if you will. Often I want to trade in that cup for someone else’s (not really knowing or understanding their cup...just assuming it is better). At times I want to smash my cup....in fear, frustration, anger, impatience, all that ugly stuff we carry. I have been thinking of it as a physical cup and it makes it more concrete as far as "seeing" what God has given me to hold for now. It is His best....it is His will...it is beautiful and it is mine (yours) to make us more like Him. May God continue to bless you and give you grace as you hold your "cup" during this season in your life. At least your cup has all those beautiful grandchildren in it to reflect back up to you. Your Sister abiding in the true Vine, Leslie Black
Gloria your new baby is beautiful, it was so nice seeing you the other night at Judy's thank you for coming and visiting with all of us.
Cadie Rae
WOW!!! Looks like your family keeps you busy!!!
I am sorry to read of the sadness in your life over the past year...I know those are the times that God never lets us go - although at times we feel so alone!
I popped over from Awaking to Grace and just wanted to say Hi!
Have a blessed day!
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