I am linking up for the ULTIMATE BLOG PARTY 2011 WITH 5 Minutes for Mom!
Hi I'm Heather! I am called many things; a child of God, wife, mommy, daughter, sister, supervisor, grandaughter, aunt, niece, Hev to my friends, well, you get the point. None of these things define who I am as a person just what label I have been given at any particular time. Most important is that I am a child of God, a Christ follower, a woman trying to abide by his Word to grow a deeper relationship with Him.
In January 2010 my life took a turn in a direction I had never imagined. It was always something you "hear" about but never can fully understand, until you are stuck right in the center of it and there just isn't a way out. On the 30th of January in 2010 my little brother (only by 15 mths but still little to me) was murdered. I fell apart but not completely because fortunate enough for me I knew enough about God's love for us. I had began my journey with Christ to truly know Him and not just about Him about a year before this happened. He is WHO has held me up, put back the pieces I lost and is still holding them together.
Some days I lose it, some days I just cry, some days I find joy and happiness, some days I can feel peace, but everyday I am reminded of what was lost. Taken so selfishly by someone who tried to be God.
I have 2 sweet and very precious daughters, Ava is 5 and Zoe is 2! They brighten my days and can also make mommy a little "you know what," trying to find that 5 minutes for myself. I have been married for 7 years this May to a wonderful man, Rob. I am learning to deal with my grief, my responsibilities as a wife and mom, my work responsibilities and continuously learning to depend upon God's strength to accomplish the things in my day. This blog was really started for me, as a way to release some of my feelings and show how God has helped me. I have met so many wonderful bloggers in the process and am so thankful for many of their encouragement and prayers.
I live in Georgia right where I grew up! I love that I am from the south but I am also interested in what the rest of this world has to offer.
So please stay, look around and if you think you will like me, I would love to get to know you!
God Bless, With Love,
Peace be with you
ReplyDeleteIt's a tragic and awful way to die and I may not understand what you are going through from losing a brother but I do know what sorrow and sadness is. I hope you find all the help and strength you need to get past this .
XO
I'm stopping by from UBP '11. It's a pleasure to meet you and your family. I'm sorry to hear about the difficulties you have faced though.
ReplyDeleteHi! I'm visiting from the UBP - #73 (Being Made New - http://tinahollenbeck.blogspot.com) on the Christian List. Very glad to get to know you a bit - I am so sorry for your loss; I have a "little" brother just 14 months younger than I so I can imagine how you feel at having lost your brother. I hope you might be able to stop by my place. :^)
ReplyDeleteSo sorry for your loss... my little brother was killed in a car accident 12 years ago and I still miss him.
ReplyDeleteStopping by from the UBP and am looking forward to reading more from you.
joy & blessings,
Alida
Stopping by from the UBP to say hello. I am so sorry for your loss. It's never easy to lose a loved one - especially in such a tragic manner. :(
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry about your brother, how terribly tragic. I'm so thankful that it was not in vain though as you have been able to develop a stronger relationship with Christ through it. What a way to make your brother's life count even more!
ReplyDeleteMy husband and I just celebrated our 7th year too and we have a 5 and 2 year old. Gotta love finding people with things in common. :)
Enjoy the party this week! Hope you'll stop by to say hi when you get the chance.
I am a new follower from the blog party. I am so sorry to hear about your brother, but so glad to hear how you are growing in Christ. Hope you will come by to visit!
ReplyDeleteHey stopping by from the blog party. hope you're having a good time! i am a new follower i hope you'll come by my blog, comment and become a follower too!
ReplyDeleteStopping by from the UBP! I am so sorry to hear about your brother. Come by for a visit if you would like. I am #19!
ReplyDeletePartying last minute with the UBP11 hop. I am sorry to hear that your brother was murdered. I cannot even imagine what it was like for you. I am glad you have a strong faith in Jesus and a Hope in heaven :)
ReplyDeleteIt is nice to "meet" you. I hope you and your family have a blessed weekend!
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