Beautiful children. Precious souls. Oh my heart.
The week of Thanksgiving last year proved to be one of the most difficult moments in our family, and now almost one year later, I can truthfully look back and say we have all grown in ways I never thought necessary, fair or worthwhile.
I still wonder why the Lord allowed the trials we’ve endured this past year, especially when our children were so affected, and yet I’m no longer striving for answers.
As I look at these amazing photos and think back to a year ago and all we would soon face, I am so very thankful.
This Psalm really speaks to my heart.
I will exalt you, my God and King, and praise your name forever and ever. I will praise you every day; yes, I will praise you forever. Great is the LORD! He is most worthy of praise! No one can measure his greatness. Let each generation tell its children of your mighty acts; let them proclaim your power. I will meditate on your majestic, glorious splendor and your wonderful miracles. Your awe-inspiring deeds will be on every tongue; I will proclaim your greatness. Everyone will share the story of your wonderful goodness; they will sing with joy about your righteousness. The LORD is merciful and compassionate, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love. The LORD is good to everyone. He showers compassion on all his creation. All of your works will thank you, LORD, and your faithful followers will praise you. They will speak of the glory of your kingdom; they will give examples of your power. They will tell about your mighty deeds and about the majesty and glory of your reign. For your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom. You rule throughout all generations. The LORD always keeps his promises; he is gracious in all he does. The LORD helps the fallen and lifts those bent beneath their loads. The eyes of all look to you in hope; you give them their food as they need it. When you open your hand, you satisfy the hunger and thirst of every living thing. The LORD is righteous in everything he does; he is filled with kindness. The LORD is close to all who call on him, yes, to all who call on him in truth. He grants the desires of those who fear him; he hears their cries for help and rescues them. The LORD protects all those who love him, but he destroys the wicked. I will praise the LORD, and may everyone on earth bless his holy name forever and ever. Psalm 145
Such an awesome perspective! I love how we can look back and see God’s hand at work in our lives!
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Jessica, thank you so much for your comment! Yes, it is amazing isn’t it?! I love how you put it—God’s hand at work. Yes, yes!
God Bless you and your precious family, Leslie.
And those photos are just exquisite!
Sweet Pam, I miss you! Just tonight, C asked me if I’d talked to you lately. I so wish we could go and grab s quiet spot somewhere for an a couple of hours. If only we lived closer to one another … thank you so much for your comment! I do find them almost magical. And honestly, they weren’t so hard to capture. But God! Praise His holy name! Call me or email me sometime friend! Like I said, I miss you! Hope your beautiful family is doing well!
These pictures are awesome. Your family looks “together.” I remember the posts from a year ago. It worried my heart that you were going through rough times with this crew. You sounded desperate. I think your call out was heard.
Becky, yes I was and yes God is faithful! Miracles abound and I give Him all glory and praise for the work of healing He has done. Thank you for your continued support! Leslie
I too am so glad to hear things are moving along in a much better path than last year-the pain of last year was very tough for us as well, and I found myself dreading fall because it was bringing panicky feelings of last year’s crises-thankfully, we too are in a better place, and we too took some fun family pictures inour gorgeous fall colors!!
Have a great Thanksgiving season!!!!
Chris, I am going to pop over to your blog to see the photos! I am so thankful your family is in a better place too! Continued prayers from this crew down South! 🙂 Leslie
I just knew God was going to move mountains for your family as I prayed for yall when I read of a need. Such a blessing to my heart to see this!!! Love the beautuful pictures!
Thank you so much Joy! God has been so faithful and His hand of healing truly is miraculous. I appreciate your words so much!