I am supposed to get on a plane for Israel tomorrow, but it is not going t o happen. I had to make the decision not to go and I know it is the right decision for me.
In case you are wondering and reading between the lines (and of course you are, I would be wondering too), there are some major painful and difficult life changes going on with me at the moment. I cannot share all the details at this time, but just know that I really need your prayers and support right now.
My 4 year blog anniversary is February and I have shared much of my life with all of you during this time and have kept this place drama-free. Most of the time, I’ve kept this blog a happy and positive place to be, but unfortunately life sometimes brings pain and trials into our lives that we have absolutely no control over and we have to walk through them. One day at a time.
This is one of those times for me. With God’s help, I will make it through this. I cannot do it without Him.
Hard, painful, life shattering.
It may be awhile before I have any sense of normalcy again, but I will get there eventually. The next couple of months will be very busy for me as I go down a new path. I will be moving back in with my parents in Atlanta. They are the best parents in the world and I’m so grateful to have them. I’ll still be blogging and may share bits and pieces of what I’m doing as time goes on. I hope you will stick with me.
I’ll be sharing more as time goes on with what this means for me, but for now please keep me in your prayers. I took down the original Israel post in case you are looking for it. Since those plans are so changed, it seemed to be the best thing to do.
Last week’s trip to Nashville and hanging out with friends was perfect timing for me and I’ll be sharing that this week too.
Rhoda, this saddens me to hear that you are going through such a traumatic experience. I’m so sorry.
Please know that I’m praying for you and I genuinely care about your welfare. I hope you will find comfort and solace in the blog world as you read the comments of so many that care about you.
I am so sorry you are going through a difficult time. I wish you lots of peace as you make some tough decisions and peace is in your heart.
Best wishes dear and with your wonderfully positive attitude and faith in God, I have confidence that you will persevere!
Bless your heart, I am praying for you.
I’m sorry for the pain you are experiencing. We all stand with you. Blessings on you today!
I’ll keep you in my prayers!! Keep your head held high and trust in the Lord! 🙂
So sorry that you’re going through this difficult time. I have been reading your delightful blog for a while and love that you share your faith as well as your adventures in decorating. Love that you know you need the LORD to walk through this with you. You are much loved by your blog readers and you will be well prayed for. Already praying for you and will continue.
To GOD be the Glory,
Joanne
You will definitely be in my prayers!
Oh Honey, I’m so sorry! Please know that we will be praying for you. …much love and a big hug!
Rhoda,
I tried to find your email, so I could talk better with you, I couldn’t find it. Sorry.
I feel for you. As I was reading this post I felt really emotional, because even though I don’t know you personally, I feel how good you are, how fun and how much faith you have in God.
Remember that you’re loved by the Lord and he’s holding your hand. We can go through things that make us feel really sad and sometimes we feel lonely, but with God’s help we can become stronger, wiser than before. You have our support, your parents support and God by your side.
I am praying for you, in this minute.
xo
Luciane at HomeBunch.com
My heart hurts for you! You’re in my prayers.
Sending good vibes your way>>>>>hope everything gets better real soon.
I’ve never written to you, but have followed you for several years. When I read this blog, my heart felt for you. Please know I will be praying for you and God will will take care of you.
I keep hearing my Mom say Life isn’t fair…how true. Hope with time [the true healer] this painful path will start to move into a smoother and happier place for you.
I feel a flip in my stomach, I read you every day and don’t comment cause I am lazy. I pray for peace and resolution for you. I thank God for your dear caring family and know you can have contentment with them.
Dear Rhoda,
We don’t need to know what is going on, in order to know that we support you and care, and hold you in our thoughts and prayers. God bless you as you walk this path.
Cass
You are a special person Rhoda. I have loved every minute I have spent with your blog. You are in my prayers. God bless you.
I’m so sorry this is all happening. I’ll be keeping you in my prayers.
You all have NO idea how all these comments have blessed me today. Thank you SO much for the heartfelt comments and prayers and well wishes. I will get through this with God’s help and guidance. He is giving me much needed strength every single day. It warms me to the bone to know that ya’ll are all out there with me.
So sorry to hear Rhoda. Prayers go out to you. I am a brand BRAND new blogger. I’ve been looking at blogs the last week. And yours stood out SO much to me and inspired me SO much that it was the inspiration for my blog name. I will subscribe to yours and lead people your way as my “sister” blogger. 🙂 I am only a couple days into this, but my husband (he owns a home building company) already has people wanting to advertise on my blog (once I figure out how) and I may bring it to local TV as well. SO hopefully some good growth in the years to come.
Thank you for touching this one mom’s life! 🙂
May God be with you in these time of trouble.
“Faith is a silver bell that rings in my day,
A pair of bright wings that carries my load.
It is a tight band around my ship when all bolts loosen in mid-air.
And it is the beam I follow in when Heaven’s radio marks my path.”
Sarah Mae Fountain – my great grandmother
Forgot to include my blog for you. It’s http://www.NorthwestHospitality.org 🙂