It’s been a crazy house around here lately and I will hopefully catch up on blogging about at least some of it soon. Let’s just say that I’ve taken 3 impromptu trips out of state in less then 3 weeks…among other things of course and there is much to catch up on.
But…today I just want to ask for prayer. Tomorrow is my wedding anniversary and it….hurts. I’m still not sure what we are going to do tomorrow, but I’m trusting that God will show me like He always does. I am unbelievably and indescribably thankful for the 5 years I was beyond blessed to be joined in marriage with my best friend…but…it hurts. I have been more emotional this week than I have been in a while…actually I’m crying right now as I write this…and I don’t see that as a bad thing, just a reflection of my heart. I want to choose to give God glory even in this sorrow…but it’s not going to be easy and I know I need prayer.
Thank you.
Beautiful Things 
Jess; Please know that I will be lifting you up in prayer tomorrow. Words can not describe my love and appreciation for your honest words that you write. Loving you from MI.
I will be praying, sweet sister.
Crying is not a bad thing, in fact, it must be precious to the Lord. Otherwise, he wouldn’t be saving all your tears in a bottle.
May the Lord give you the gift of His presence and give you guidance on how to spend the day that would be the most encouraging and strengthening for you and your precious kids.
I will be praying, most definitely.
I will definitely be praying for you today and throughout the day tomorrow. What a dear memory, but what a hard one to get through!
I’ll pray Isaiah 30:18 over you: Therefore the Lord waits to be gracious to you. The Lord exalts himself to show mercy to you.
Joanna
Jess, this is a verse I’ve been meditating on lately, and I thought it might encourage you, too.
Isaiah 26:3 You, Lord, give perfect peace to those who keep their purpose firm and put their trust in You.
May He give you a constant and amazing peace as you willingly sit at His feet and honor Him even in your sorrow. I’m praying for you.
We pray for you so often, and Andrew still prays for Ava every night. 🙂 We are always thinking of you guys and praying you are getting along okay. We’d love to get together sometime! I know tomorrow will be so hard. I pray that God brings you peace and comfort. We’ll be praying extra hard for you through these tough days ahead.
Love & Friendship,
Jen, Craig & Andrew
Thank you, Jessica, for letting us know so we can be lifting you up esp. tomorrow. You are right, tears aren’t a bad thing. And God promises Blessed are they that mourn for they shall be comforted.
Anniversaries are so very personal. God will guide you through it, just cling tightly to His hand.
My first wedding anniv. alone I felt so lost and full of pain. I felt the most like half of a person. We escaped out of state.
Sometime around the 2nd anniv. God reminded me that our wedding anniv. was also the beginning of this family. So we began celebrating our family around that day. We usually do something special one day and the next day I try to get alone with my God to just be held by His Presence as I remember my honey and our wedding and all those precious memories. I also started writing letters to Jim then. I know he won’t get them, but they were very healing for me even though they were tearstained.
The JH Girls will be lifting you up mightily in prayer.
Many hugs,
Jess, you are a blessing to us for the way that you share your joys and sorrows. Jer. 29: 11-13 reminds us that God will meet our needs. We will be praying for you! love, Carol
Jess, you are in our prayers often too. Will especially remember you on this packed with memories day. . .that you will be able to have joy and peace!
So glad you asked. Consider it done. I had you heavy on my heart this week and I wasn’t sure why. Prayers for you!!! xoxoxoxo
Your family is in our prayers. Blessings to you all
Enjoy the memories, Jess, even with the pain they bring. Praying…
Been praying for you today. Love you!
praying…
praying
Counting blessings is the best therapy we have found. We count you, Jessica, as one of our blessings. GP & GM
Keeping you in our prayers–God Bless all of you!
Praying..God Bless your family..
Jess, you are such a strong woman. You definitely make Josiah proud. =) You will be in my prayers and know Jesus is always there to wrap His loving arms around you.
You are loved. *hug*