Wednesday, June 13, 2012

The Gift of Starting Over


Last night I started reading One Thousand Gifts.  I received the book for Christmas, but last night something was stirring around in my spirit.  Not a gentle stirring but more like a violent twisting.  I was drawn to this book and thinking it would give peace.  I was expecting a sweet farmer’s wife to beautifully describe the simple things in her life that she is thankful for.  “New pigs, freshly born.  Fallen snow with only Farmer’s and Cow’s footprints.  Calico dresses and pure white petticoats.”  I was expecting Little House on the Prairie.  This was not what I found. 
The book begins with stories of gut wrenching tragedy and loss.  Dead babies.  Three of them.  But that is not the end.  The story is about learning to trust God, to live without second guessing Him, to become so thankful there is no more room for doubt, or mistrust, or unbelief.  These things that fill me now.  This is a lesson I want to learn.  I need to learn.  A skill I want to have before Ty is old enough to know how much I doubt and distrust. 
Today I begin, with an earnest prayer, “Please, let this work.”  Mrs. Pate Writes creates a special place on her blog for worship every Wednesday.  Today I’m going to join her.  
     
 1)       The gift of starting over… 




15 comments:

  1. I am IN LOVE WITH THAT BOOK! It totally rocked my life, I'm so excited your reading it! Thanks for linking up!

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    1. I'm just starting it and searching it for Hope.....

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  2. I read this book also and completely enjoyed it.... I had started on a list much like the author, then life got in the way....

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    1. You should pick the list back up. This post is all about starting over......

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  3. I thought the author would finally say, "now start your list." But she never did. I started my list anyway, and I just want to say that you and your precious family are repeat "gifts" eucharsteo. I love you.

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    1. I haven't reached the end yet. Thank you for your sweet words. Love you, too.

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  4. I really do love your writing style! Keep it up girl. Sounds like a book with too many tears. Let me know how you like it after completing it.
    Valisa

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    1. Thank you for reading and commenting. The beginning have been filled with more tears than I expected. Some from her story, some from my own story. I have only heard good things about this book. I'm looking for the hope.....

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  5. I have finally finished the book. I say finally not because it was a bad read, but one I had to read in bits and pieces. Savoring. Thinking. And then reading some more. I think I am going to go through it again. Some powerful truths. I really enjoyed it and so enjoy reading her blog.

    Oh, and LOVE the new look of your blog! Beautiful. :)

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    1. Thank you! My friend Tiffany from Mrs. Pate Writes worked on it for me. I love it.
      I'm reading it quickly because I am searching it for an answer. I will probably read it again though. I know I am missing things.

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  6. I just read the book in April/May. It was hard to read at first. Her writing style is def. different and the first couple chapters were sad and depressing, BUT I kept reading and she has some GREAT nuggets of truth. Enjoy it!!...now I just need to start and keep up my own list. I really want to do it, but just havent' started yet!

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    1. I'm glad I finally started reading it. I am in some serious need of soul healing. I was so great to see you at the Ann Voskamp conference!

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  7. New follower from Wiegand hop! Your blog is super cute! Love for you to follow back when you get a chance.

    http://naptimeshopper.blogspot.com

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  8. My mother-in-law gave me that book for my birthday this past year. I promptly shelved it and never even looked seriously at it. Looks like I better start digging through boxes and get over myself. :)

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    1. This book has a lot to offer. It is beautiful and hard to read. You should get it out and take a look. I'll be praying for you.
      Abbie

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