In like a lion, out like a lamb? March, you arrived packing a punch with your paws! Are you feeling overlooked between winter’s chill and spring’s promise, acting out like a middle child just to be noticed? You’re smack dab in the middle of conflicts. March, we know you typically include madness (not just basketball). Will you please leave like a lamb with the promise of renewal? Mercy Me, March!
Life constantly presents me with its juxtapositions: the hybrid of hardness and happiness, sweetness tempered by sourness, the revealed modern life shadowed by melancholy, and stretches of calm that are suddenly interrupted by chaos. These contrasts shape my days and challenge my perspective, reminding me that life isn’t meant to be experienced in only one dimension.
Feeling minuscule, I praised my Maker as another full moon rose. One friend’s life was taken intentionally, while visiting another one struggling to survive. There was a time when I felt harnessed by hopelessness. Miracles, miniscule to massive, kept me orbiting. From hugs and kindness to the miracle of …surviving.❣️
In my own small world, I embrace hope and the promise of our Maker–no matter what!
“Now I am about to go the way of all the earth. You know with all your heart and soul that not one of all the good promises the Lord your God gave you has failed. Every promise has been fulfilled; not one has failed. Joshua 23:14
As the moon continues rotating around the Earth I wonder what will “revolve” until I see it again? Mercy me! God, have mercy on us all!
You are loved, my friends. Please don’t lose hope. Keep the faith! 💚
A note from K.L.~
The world is still spinning, and many lives around me are facing unspeakable situations. While lives are lost in the war across the globe,there are those fighting wars right here (and in their minds & hearts). A young life is about to end with terminal cancer—and leaving two sons behind. Another family is mourning the loss of a friend who took her life. Meanwhile, I know someone in his late 80s who is ready to leave this world. We are all revolving and spinning—may love and hope ground us. Please be kind—you never know what someone is battling. I’ll request, please, that you not mention “I’m sorry for your loss”. I’m sorry for their families and closest friends! I don’t hurt for me, although I’m saddened by these situations. I’m okay with where I am in life. I’m blessed to STILL be here; even if life is challenging, I have a life. As I revolve, I’ll have future scans and a trip to D.C. More birthday celebrations—one of my sweet D.I.L.s and my precious mom. Another ladies’ fire where we share our lives and walks in Christ. THANK YOU for being HERE, praying for me, and being wonderful friends. I thank God for the gift of this wonderful community. I treasure you all and love you (so does Finn). Karla & Finley ❣️🐾
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💛🙏🏻💯💯 Mike
Thank you, Mike! ❣️🙏🏻🤗
I am glad that even though we have not met in person, we are both on this revolving life with Jesus as our ever present help. Prayed for you little sister and those you mentioned. May God’s grace, mercy and love be experienced.
I am too, brother! I think for the ZOOM we all need we could be a large Brady Bunch family !
The best is having Jesus!
Thank you for your prayers, Matt. The love and mercy are overwhelming by Him!
Even across the miles and oceans, it’s a wonderful thought that we can share the same hopes, dreams and love for God, through the swings and roundabouts of life. Thinking of you my friend ❤️❤️❤️
It’s a beautiful miracle isn’t it, my friend? I love how our lives parallel across the big blue. You inspire me. Hugs, love, and prayers to you and Hawklad. I appreciate you. ❤️🙏❤️
We’re always battling something, aren’t we? That’s why I keep a helmet on my head at all times. It augments the plate in my head.
I hope you keep winning your battles. I have your back, in case you need some covering fire. Take care.
Thank you, Tippy! I always repeat “life ain’t for the faint of heart”! I’m so happy I’m anchored and grounded (in my faith, so don’t mention my mind please! 🤪).
You have to keep your helmet on because you know what C will do!
Thank you for having my back, Tippy. You’re a good friend! 🥰
Sometimes I even sleep with my helmet on, in case C sends me an overnight comment.
Good idea, Tippy!! LOL
So good to see you welcoming another March, Karla. You have beaten the odds and your Faith sustains you through the trials and tribulations. I am sorry of the loss of your friend and glad to hear there are small miracles happening as well.
(Thank you for the beautiful note I received this past week. I hope you enjoy my poems and find some inspiration there.)
Dwight, I’m enjoying your poetry so much, my friend. Thank you for your unwavering support and prayers.
I told someone that we are all living in Stage 4! One never knows what the future holds. But I know WHO holds it! I know you do too!
I’m so happy my card arrived! Yay! I have the poems right by me. You’re such a gifted and inspiration writer Dwight! Thank YOU!
Wonderful, thank you and you are very welcome, Karla!
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Thank you for the reminder of life on earth as lived out on the ground, Karla. Each night instead of counting sheep I count my blessings, naming them one by one, and thanking God for all I remember before I sleep. May the good Lord bless you richly each day, sister!
G.W. it’s my blessing! Thank you for reading and your encouraging words!
I love counting my blessings! What a great idea to do that at night too! I’m singing a song I bet you know!
God bless you and keep you, my friend!
Karla, my precious friend, you are a miracle with all you have been through and yet your faith keeps shining through. Your writing is a testimony of God’s grace and yes your perseverance that keeps you running the race is an amazing testimony that God will never leave you or forsake you! Praise His Wonderful Name.
Sending love, hugs, and prayers always ❤️🙏🏻🎶💐🥰
What a beautiful response, precious Pam. The nurse at the dermatologist’s office and I were just speaking of miracles this morning. Another visit, more “bumps” to examine–but for GOD. AMEN!
Many won’t understand what a gift it is to have these situations that grow our character and dependence in our lives IN Christ. I often think of this race here. Now, I picture it as a race that I’ll finish no matter the speed. I can just walk along with His power and strength. And I’m walking alongside you as He does too. His love is like no other. Hallelujah for that!
I’m so grateful for you, Pam. Although today has been filled and continues to be–I’m still planning to talk to you. You’re such an encouragement to me. Sending love, hugs, and prayers to you always! ❤️❣️🎶🙏🏻🤗
Love your post and pictures Karla
Thank you, precious Sadje! I appreciate you, my friend.❤️🙏🏻🧡
You’re very welcome dear friend.
I think it was Spurgeon who said, “I would rather be in the storm with Jesus than smooth sailing without Him.” We are here for such a short time compared to Eternity. What joy we have when this life is over. We will have forever with the One Who loves us more than all. This is the only opportunity we have to suffer for Him. Hang in there sweet friend. I love you but not as much as He does. 🌹🎶❤️😁💛🕊️
Mama Wenda, you’re a beautiful and wise woman. You’ve seen SO many storms, precious lady.
You know the joy that awaits. And meanwhile….with life IN HIM we can use that strength to continue to appreciate the gift of suffering WITH HIM. I see it as a gift–to grow my communion and complete and utter dependence on Him.
I love that quote–recently I heard a song very similar to those words.
I love you too, Mama Wenda. I tell others, I love you, BUT God loves you more and that’s A LOT. It doesn’t surprise me you say that, too! ❣️🤗🙏🏻🧡💚❤️🎶🎶
That is so great how the Lord works. I don’t get to talk to you enough but the times I do are so special. You are so special to me sweet girl! There will never be another Karla! 🎶🎁❤️🕊️💧😁🥰😘💕🤗😍🐾🕊️🦜
Aww, thank you, Mama Wenda. Ditto to you, precious lady! ⭐❤️🧡🎶🤗❣️🙏🏻💚
I love the shot with the tree branches! 🥰
Thank you, Auri! ❣️🤗
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Thank you! 🧡🙏🏻❣️
Ah kind lady, each time I visit I am shown a light, a love and a faith from you. Your journey a powerful struggle, the scars so vivid. But it is because of that, that I see such empathy and compassion built because of that very path. That courage is not bought, but created from a very strong heart. One that dared those steps to see the beauty through it all ❤️
Very big hugs Karla to you and Finn, and I pray your visit to the doctor just confirmed it was just a bread making stress bump for a lovely neighbour 🤗
Lot’s of love, light and prayers to you, and for those families struggling through such a painful time. Take care ❤️🙏
Thank you, dear Mark. It’s humbling to think that my journey can provide such depth and love. I’ll give the glory to God. I’m a vessel used up for Him. When I try it on my own–I fail miserably, dear friend! But I learn!
Courage–some say I’m strong. I just say I choose to live? The good with the bad? That juxtaposition?
The visit–oh my! The dermatologist cut it out to send to a lab for testing. Froze 5 other places. But I already have cancer? So there’s that.
The unexpected things still help shape me–my clay form is still lumpy, malleable, and moldable!
Sending lots of love, light, and prayers to you too! I know the families appreciate them, too. Many blessings, dear friend. ❣️🙏🏻🤗🧡
Dearest Karla, You are a much needed bright light in this dark world! I thank God for your faith and for the love your show to others. May God bless you each and every day! (And Finley, too!) 🙏💕🐾
Karla, I just listened to the song, “Even If”. Thank you for posting it. Its message is right on time for me this morning. Sending love and prayers to you and Finn! 💕🙏🐾
I’ve always loved that song! I’m so happy that the timing was right, Cindy! I just love how God works in that way!
Sending love and prayers to you and Henry, too. I appreciate you so much! ❣️🙏🏻🎶🐾🐾
Karla, March has certainly lived up to its reputation! The weather has been unpredictable – from below zero to a high of 69 today!! We’ve had snow and rain and such wind and now fog! The political climate is equally crazy. And obviously we are all affected in one way or another. The prayer warriors met on Tuesday and I was with the St. Vincent dePaul group on Thursday and we all prayed for you. Much love to you and Finn!!
Val, you are all so precious and kind. It comforts me, although the climates can be challenging, that we’re all in it together! Being the positive person I try to be, I would hope that there’s more we can all agree on than what we’re led to believe? Yet, it seems it doesn’t take much climate “shift” to inflame situations. But for Christ!
God bless you and the prayer warriors at both groups!
Finn and I send our love to you and Mochi too!
Karla, you are often in my thoughts! Indeed we are all in this together. But we are not abandoned because God is with us!! Big hugs and lots of love flowing from me to you!!
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❤️🤗 thank you, dear MAK!
“We are all revolving and spinning—may love and hope ground us” what a beautiful reminder! Sending love and hugs! ❤️
Thank you, precious friend. Sending love and hugs to you too, Kelley! I appreciate you! 💚❤️🙏🏻🤗
Karla, God gave you a gift of expressing through writing, and that gift is a great comfort and healer to those who read your words. Thank you! ❤️
Jennie, you are so precious and kind. It’s my blessing to share my heart. It means so much that you find it encouraging! Many blessings, sweet friend. ❤️❤️❤️
Oh, I do, I do!! Many thanks for your kind words, Karla. 😍
You are such a positive inspiration, Karla–persevering with the strength of God, meeting your challenges with faith and determination. Kudos, my friend!
Nancy, thank you for reading and supporting me through our journeys! Your kind words are so encouraging! We won’t lose faith. We will walk in it, even when we’re tired, He will give us strength. I want to continue using that strength IN ME. And I’ll rest when he tells me too. God bless you, Nancy! I appreciate you!
o what a great post; it is good to have a new one from you, Karla; that opening paragraph is stunning and drew me right in; yes, the Lord has got me through some tough spots and you’ll be pleased to hear I’ve done NO MORE crying in that broom closet: yay 🙂 🙂
John, it’s good to see you. Your kind words encourage me (and your journey of course!!). Crying in the broom closet? I took it over from you, lol! Well, I’m out of it now. God is SO good.
Christ sits with us as he LIVES in us and He’s all around us. Sometimes I fail to realize just how much power He supplies. Let’s keep living in him, my friend!
When I read your response I immediately thought, “There’s no crying in baseball!” (that should tell you how my brain works!). 🤗😁😀
yes, let us both stay out of that broom closet 🙂
Keep revolving around the one who loves you beyond measure, dear girl. You are anything but miniscule!
P.S. I don’t know why I didn’t see this post until now. I’m a subscriber, but don’t seem to get notifications anymore. Ah, well. I’ll keep checking.
Thank you, dear friend. You are so precious to me! I’m so sorry you’re not receiving notifications. I’ve had gremlins!?! I appreciate you, Mitch!!
Karla, I feel blessed to catch up with your “March” encouragement. Enthusiasm is woven into the fabric of our faith, and it is trusted light from Christ that you share. As for looking back at previous months of March, I remember Montana high school sports. By the middle of March, track season was cranking up its initial practices. And wouldn’t you know it, a few snowflakes always managed to push everyone inside the gym . . . again! Keeping you and your family in thoughts and prayers.
Beautiful message my Dear Sister K… Life has both pain and hope, but God stays faithful through it all. We just need to keep trusting, be kind, and hold onto faith.
You Are Loved….
You are so beautiful, Karla. Inside & out. Thank you for always sharing your heart with us. I am grateful for all the ways you have brought me joy while reading (and listening) to your words of faith, hope and life. God truly blessed me when He led me to your blog.
Dawn, you are so kind and precious~ thank you. It’s my blessing to share. Truly, knowing that my words resonate and bless others is a gift for me. I feel equally blessed knowing you and walking this journey together. I STILL wear my blue shawl and hold you in my heart and prayers. Much love, beautiful sister. ❤️♥️😭🙏