Sunday, June 12, 2011

Blessings



Sometimes I feel so overwhelmingly blessed that a feeling of sadness comes over me as I think of so many others that live a life of struggle and pain. 



I work through the daily chores and hugs and redirecting the children and frustrations when they don't get along... or I feel a bit sick or tired from the pregnancy, but that is about all - that is nothing, so little compared to the trials that others face.

Thank you, God, for all of the blessings that you have given me - my life is so full - use me to bless others and work me a little harder each day to be all you intend me to be.
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20 comments:

  1. ThecurateswifeJune 12, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    Your photos are full of so much happiness and joy - thank you!

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  2. Lori annJune 12, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    bless your heart. i feel the same, and i love what you've shared here. and isn't bless one of the most lovely of words and meanings?

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  3. ThecurateswifeJune 12, 2011 at 1:33 PM

    Your photographs are filled with such joy and happiness - thank you for sharing them with us all.

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  4. AnonymousJune 12, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    I would say that God is indeed using you to bless others, in many ways! Thank you for this helpful reminder of all we have to be thankful for.

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  5. AnonymousJune 12, 2011 at 3:33 PM

    This is so true! We are so blessed with abundance here in the US, that it is easy to forget that our little daily hiccups are just that, little. I also struggle with the same daily trials. Fortunately the Lord helps me to see the big picture and the little lives I am investing in.

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  6. Jarnette @ Seasons of LifeJune 12, 2011 at 3:42 PM

    Tonya ~

    It was a blessing to visit your blog today...connecting by way of the comment you left on mine. Life is full of blessings from our Heavenly Father, if we just stop long enough to see each one.

    I, too, am blessed to have an ever growing quiver, good health, a place to call home adorned with the Lord's beauty of creation and simple blessings ... so many things to be grateful for and to share with others.

    Blessings to you and your family this Sabbath ~

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  7. purplepearJune 12, 2011 at 5:59 PM

    Thankyou for that. I needed that reminder today and you said it so beautifully!!

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  8. Mama Ash GroveJune 12, 2011 at 7:21 PM

    Tonya, how simply put, how beautiful. I find myself thinking these same thoughts during our days- which often seem so uneventful, but the safe, peaceful simplicity is a blessing which so many others do not have the fortune to have! And my heart is full of gratitude!
    Thank you for all you share here. <3

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  9. KimmieJune 12, 2011 at 7:22 PM

    Lovely post and I often feel the same!

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  10. karenJune 12, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    Life is wonderfull! Beautiful photos

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  11. VikingMomJune 12, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    You are an inspiration for this family. We have decided to follow the path of simplicity in the wilds of East San Diego County. Not as easy as it seems and there are times I would love to pick up and move to greener pastures. But, we are committed here for a time. This is our path.
    Blessings,
    Helen

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  12. Mama ForestdwellerJune 12, 2011 at 9:36 PM

    You are so inspiring. Your children are so lucky to have you for a mother!

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  13. FrancescaJune 12, 2011 at 9:46 PM

    Try to rest now and then...you owe it to yourself and the baby!!! As for blessings,at times I feel embarrassed too... being here in this very quiet area. I come from a town in Northern Italy where certain problems are, let me put it this way without offending anybody, more "evident". Here in Nh it is no nice...there is poverty, there are problems but either people are more secretive or there are fewer; or both things together. Or maybe it's me don't seeing well enough, yet...

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  14. Eliz. KJune 12, 2011 at 11:21 PM

    Lovely photos today, as always. Thank you for sharing!

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  15. MaggieJune 13, 2011 at 3:29 AM

    thank you Father for the ups and downs, joys and pain .... because they all direct us back to You.
    So glad i found your blog! what an inspiration!
    Maggie -- Sydney, Australia
    backwardssimply.blogspot.com

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  16. angieJune 13, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    so simple and perfect. You are so amazing Tonya.

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  17. stitching under oaksJune 13, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    wonderful. :)

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  18. MittyJune 13, 2011 at 8:26 PM

    A beautiful prayer--I will join you in it.

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  19. GinaJune 13, 2011 at 10:21 PM

    I have the exact same emotion often. I'm blessed so much it almost hurts. I hope I never forget.
    Gina

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  20. De Gulle AardeJune 14, 2011 at 2:06 AM

    Hi Tonya, thank you for these lovely and inspiring
    words. Like reading your blog (while improving my English)!

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