I never wanted to write this post.
Life has taken a complete turnaround in one week, things I didn't think were possible are now my reality. I could write a novel's worth of words to explain what is going on, but I won't, not here, not right now at least.
I do ask that if you are the praying type of person, please pray for me and my children. And if you're not, please keep us in your thoughts.
I do also want to add that this blog has been part of my own therapy, and I hope it can continue to be that.
I do also want to add that this blog has been part of my own therapy, and I hope it can continue to be that.
Sending positive thoughts and prayers your way. You have an enormous amount of support, hoping that helps get you through whatever lies ahead.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry, Anna. I am a praying person and will take some time right now. May God bless you with His peace that passes all understanding and may you know that you are eternally Loved.
ReplyDeleteNever stop having hope that all can be well.
I am thinking of you and hoping for the best. ((hugs))
ReplyDeleteanna, I hope you are well. Know that I am near enough for coffee...
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to hear you have stress in your life. Prayers are on the way!
ReplyDeleteBig (((((HUGS))))) for you and your family
ReplyDeletePraying for you and Natalie and Emily!
ReplyDeleteI am the praying type and you and your girls are in my prayers nightly. You are stronger than you know Anna. You'll make it through.
ReplyDeleteOh, Anna...you will be in my thoughts and prayers. Hung in there.
ReplyDeleteBlessings to your and your family.
ReplyDeletePraying for you Anna, May God bless you and keep you in whatever you are going through at the moment.
ReplyDeleteCindy
I'm thinking about you and your family. Just take it one day at a time, one hour at a time if you need to. Don't be afraid to lean on your "imaginary" friends for support. Us moms and sew-ers stick together!
ReplyDeleteOh no. I'll pray for you all. What power there is in a force of prayer coming from all over the world. I hope you feel God's love for you through all of us.
ReplyDeletenot so much the commenting type, but i AM the praying type and more than happy to talk to my Father about a perfect stranger :)
ReplyDeleteI too read your blog regularly and rarely if ever post. You and your children are in my prayers. Know that you are a positive influence in my life. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteYou and your children will be in my prayers, hope for nothing but the best for you and your family.
ReplyDeleteYou and your children will definitely be in my prayers!
ReplyDeleteKeeping you and your girls in my thoughts and prayers. And if you'd accept a warm hug from a stranger, I'm sending that too.
ReplyDeleteYour bloggy pals are here for you whenever and however. Please remember that.
ReplyDeleteAnna, I am praying for you. To be ok. To have strength to face whatever may come. We all love you and are thinking of you and your family!
ReplyDeleteJess
I will add you and your kids to my God box and leave it His hands.
ReplyDeleteThinking of you and your family. Keep strong x
ReplyDeleteLove and light to you and yours.
ReplyDeleteXOXOX
Dear Anna, I really hope things will turn out for the best... Your blog is such an inspiration for me ! Thinking about you and your family...
ReplyDeleteAnna-
ReplyDeleteI hope you and your children are well. I will keep you in my prayers. I hope you are ok.
<3 Liz
Anna, I was so sad reading your post today! I'll keep you and your girls in my thoughts! I love your blog, you encouraged me to sew, inspired me and I always love to read your posts. If there's anything I can do for you - let me know! I would be thankful to give something back. Hold your girls tight, hugs from Germany Christiana
ReplyDeletei hope you are well. i hope your children are well. you are in my thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry for what you and your family are having to face. You're in my thoughts and heart, Anna! Sending you lots of positive energy.
ReplyDeleteI'm another long term reader and I have been very poor at leaving comments. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers though. You have done so much to prop me up through hard times by just blogging and being there I hope that knowing you have my support helps you through your trials.
ReplyDeleteLove
Nicki
sending you lots of strength, love and good thoughts. You are such an inspiration and all around wonderful person and I am sorry you are going though a rough time.
ReplyDeleteFrom one Anna to another, thinking and praying for you and your family.
ReplyDeleteHi Anna! I have no idea what is going on, but you and your family are in my prayers. Wish you all the best.
ReplyDeleteHang in there!
ReplyDeleteTomorrow IS another day!
when God closes a door, a window will open!
All the best!
Prayers are going out to you and your children. Hang in there!
ReplyDeleteI am praying for you and your children and husband as well. Sometimes its the things unsaid that need the most attention. I enjoy your blog daily. My prayers are with you.
ReplyDelete~Heather
I am so deeply moved reading the loving thoughts from those whose lives you have touched. I would like to add mine. I am so grateful to you for your generous sharing. I pray that angels will stand by you and comfort you as you pass through this difficult time. I pray for you and your girls that 'all manner of things shall be well.'
ReplyDeleteSusan
Espero y deseo que todo este bien contigo y tus hijas, están en mis oraciones
ReplyDeleteI hope that all is well with you and your daughters are in my prayers
Esther ♥
Dear Anna - I pray and wish only the best for you and your girls and hope that you will soon find peace with whatever is going on. Your blog family is here for you!
ReplyDeletePrayers, love, and strength to you and your family. I'm so sorry for your pain.
ReplyDeleteI am sorry for whatever you are going through and will keep you and your girls in my thoughts and prayers.May you feel the many arms around you in this difficult time.
ReplyDeleteyou bring so much joy in your creativity through this blog!
ReplyDeleteI hope (and pray) that everything will be alright. ~emi
You're in our prayers Anna. God bless. I know this must have been a tough post, but I also know it'll help keep things that aren't as big a priority off your plate. I love you.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry, Anna. I'll be praying that God will give you strength for what lies ahead.
ReplyDeleteI will keep you in my prayers. That Chinese Proverb is so applicable for me right now in so many ways. Needed to hear that kind of positive push.
ReplyDeletePraying for you, Anna. Sending you so many hugs.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to hear things aren't going well. Definately have you in my thoughts. Whatever it is you can get through it.
ReplyDeleteAnna,
ReplyDeleteI'm really sorry to read this, but I'm definitely a prayer so I will be praying for you and the girls. Lots of love, thinking of you. x
Dear Anna I am so sorry for what you and your family are going through right now. Trust in God for he alone can help us through our troubles this I know. I will pray for you and the children. Blessings Sandra
ReplyDeleteThe only thing positive that I can tell you is, that, try to remember that thi sis a process. I find that if I think of things that I've gone through in the past few years as events, I tend to be hard on myself and think, "why am I letting one thing affect me so much if it's been year since..." If I remind myself that just.getting.through is a necessary process, and may take several stages, I can be more kind to myself and better able to take care of my and my kids' needs. Whatever you are going through, try to be kind to yourself while you react and move through it.
ReplyDeleteThinking of you and praying for you, friend! My heart goes out to you and I will be praying for you and your sweet little ones.
ReplyDeletethe best advice in the face of hardship I've ever known came from my grandmother: "Of course you can do this. You're a woman."
ReplyDeleteAll the strength you need for whatever you face is within you - you may need the strong arm or tender words of a friend to coax it out, but you have it, right there inside.
I am praying.
ReplyDeleteYou have my prayers. May you find strength and peace, surety and truth.
ReplyDeleteThinking of you guys! I hope things get better quickly.
ReplyDeletePraying for you today and came across this:
ReplyDeleteCome to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Matt 11:28
Thinking of you and your little ones. Stay strong and this too shall pass.
ReplyDeletehaven't been on today because of dr appts...I am the praying kind and you and your beautiful daughters are in my prayers! Anna, yours was the FIRST blog I found when I did a search for 'purse patterns' after wanting to get back into sewing. You have been my inspiration for getting back to doing what I loved to do years ago but my thing that changed my life so many years ago kept me away from sewing and creating for over 15 years! I pray for our Lord's strength and wisdom ato be with you thru this valley of life you are crossing, He know's the end before it's beginning and He will sustain you thru it, and all your online friends are here covering you with prayers and thoughts thru it all. You are a wonderful talented and giving lady, encouraging to the rest of us with your tips and sewing and stories of your life and kids! My heart is heavy with concern but I trust the Lord and his promised to carry us thru our greatest challenges, and he will carry you. I pray our Lord's peace be in your heart and comfort you though the burdens of life may seem so heavy right now.
ReplyDeletePraying his blessings on you and your daughters! {{{{{{ hugs }}}}} your friend Mary Ann
I sew enjoy your blog, but I don't think I've ever left a comment. Your talent has amazed me, and your generosity in sharing it has been a blessing!
ReplyDeleteI do believe in prayer, and the redeeming power and love of the Savior - the Lord Jesus Christ. He is THE Lifeline. You and your dear children have been added to my prayer list.
You aren't alone!
I am thinking good thoughts for you and your family.
ReplyDeleteYou and yours are in my thoughts. Take care of yourself.
ReplyDeleteI am a follower who has never posted. Anna I am so sorry for whatever you are walking through right now. I am the praying type! I will lift you and your children up in prayer that you will find the grace to get through each and every day. Much love to you and I will be praying!
ReplyDeletePatti in Indiana
I love your blog! I will keep you and your children in my thoughts.
ReplyDeleteHugs to all. Hold each other (or someone caring)and cry when you need to.
ReplyDeletexoxx s
Been thinking about you all week. Keep going strong. We're all praying for you.
ReplyDeleteHey- I'm not the praying kind myself, but I will send you all kinds of positive thoughts and energy :) I hope all hardships lessen soon.
ReplyDeleteA prayer for you and the kids in my heart tonight. I hope things mend themselves swiftly.
ReplyDeleteAnna, I'm sending prayers your way for you & your family. Take all the time you need and know you are very much appreciated for all you've shared through your blog. Hugs!
ReplyDeleteHappy thoughts and prayers coming your way. ((HUGS)) too. Smiles~Beth
ReplyDeleteI've been a lurker for a while, but I just want to let you know that I lifted you and your children up in prayer for we know that He works all things together for the good of those who love Him. It is always easier to say that we shall accept good from Himm along with the trouble, but harder to live out. Praying you stand upon the promises of God that always stand firm when the trials come upon us.
ReplyDeleteAnna
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry you are going through difficult times. You and your kiddos are in my prayers.
Hugs
Charise
praying.
ReplyDeleteanna,
ReplyDeletekeeping you and your girls in my prayers.
mary ann
So sorry to hear about bad things toward you and your family. People don't think sometimes, my prayers and good wishes are with you and your fam :)
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear about bad things toward you and your family. People don't think sometimes, my prayers and good wishes are with you and your fam :)
ReplyDeleteoh Anna - praying for you RIGHT now!!
ReplyDeleteI read your blog only from time to time, but I read today's post and was shocked - I have tears in my eyes right now.
ReplyDeleteI keep you and your kids in my thoughts.
I don't believe in God, but respect you for your faith. I'm a Buddhist and truly believe that life is cyclic, what is thoroughly awful today will be shining happiness soon. I hope that is, for you, VERY soon. My thoughts are with you and yours.
ReplyDeleteMetta
Oh Anna. I'm so sorry, and know that you and your family are in our prayers. God promises to be with us every step of the way. Please let me know if I can do anything to help. xoxox
ReplyDeleteDear Anna!
ReplyDeleteI always read your posts but have never commented. Now it is a must. I am the praying type of person, and I want to let you know that you and your family are in my prayers from now on.
Love from Hungary, the other part of the world.
Kind thoughts & best wishes.
ReplyDeleteDespite reading your blog for - i'm guessing - well over a year now, I don't think I've commented before.
ReplyDeletebut i am now - i know you are in my thoughts because i came back and hunted through the posts until i came back to this one, because i *am* thinking about you, and I wanted you to know that.
you're not alone in whatever you are going through.
very best wishes, Katie
I am most definitely the praying kind....I will pray for you.
ReplyDeleteSo many of us, as you can see, are thinking of you and focusing our own strength and prayers in your direction-we will hold you up, we will be here thinking of you all of the time. Take each moment as it comes. Appreciate what you can and know you will learn from this somehow, thought you can't see how at this moment. I am sending love and virtual hugs.
ReplyDeleteSending prayers and good thoughts your way from my family to yours, god bless you in this difficult time.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to read your lines! You are in my prayers!!!
ReplyDeleteKiki
Whatever has happened I hope you find the strength to get through it. I will pray for you and your children. Love from Lucy. Xxx
ReplyDeleteUK
I'm new to your blog, I am a praying woman and I'm praying for you now...
ReplyDeleteLisa from Dothan, AL
You're in my prayers........
ReplyDeleteSo sorry Anna - you give so much to all of us. Know that we would return it all and more if it would help. Sending love, K.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to hear that things aren't great now. I'll be thinking of you and your girls.
ReplyDeleteI'll keep you and your girls in my prayers. I'm so sorry you are going through a hard time. I hope all these comments can give a little solace. We are here for you...
ReplyDeleteI will be praying for you and your family. God is definitely in control, but that doesn't mean he doesn't weep with us when we face the brokenness of life. He hurts with us. Sending my love.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry Anna! I am the praying type and will keep you and your family in my prayers. You are so talented, and I really adore your blog and style of sewing. I hope things will get much better, and take care of yourself and family <3
ReplyDelete- Dalya
Dear Anna! I follow with affection for a long time and I am very impressed by this your post. I embrace you with love! Pia
ReplyDeleteOh, no. This post worries me so much. I am definitely the praying kind and I will lift you and your family up. Anything else I can do?
ReplyDeletePraying that you have comfort and strength during this hard time.
ReplyDeleteI'll be thinking of you. I'll also be in town on Monday and Tuesday if you need anything.
ReplyDeleteOh goodness. I don't know what it is that you're facing but it scared me to read this because it must be something quite awful. I'm praying for you and sending all the strength, light and positive thoughts that I can!!! Don't forget to look up at the stars tonight.
ReplyDeleteIt helps.
Thinking of you and your beautiful girls.
ReplyDeleteYet another first time commenter/long time reader. I hope the sheer number of these comments lifts your spirits today. "There is no pit so deep that God is not deeper still." Corrie TenBoom Just be where you are, be real and let God come scoop you up and take you from the depths to soaring heights - He is good and faithful.
ReplyDeleteoh darlin, I'm so sorry. *HUGS* to you and the kiddos... I will definitely pray.
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure what is going on--but I know that God is with you and will never leave! He hears our prayers too!! So I'm praying for your family and children! Keep looking up! Praise Him!!
ReplyDeleteI will keep you and your children in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteSending you wishes and strength.
ReplyDeleteAnna, I too am the praying type. I haven't ever left a comment, but I love reading your blog, and I am continually inspired by your creativity, and obvious love for your family. I am praying for you (and your family) to feel God's love, and know that there is always hope. Obviously, I don't know the details of your struggle-but God does-and He cares.
ReplyDeleteOne more long time reader/first time commenter. Please know that so many people have been touched by your creativity and generosity. Do not hesitate to ask for help. I don't think it's a stretch to say you have helped so many of us with your blog postings and creativity. Reach out if necessary. I'll be thinking of you and your family during this difficult time.
ReplyDeleteI know I haven't commented much, and I hate to first comment in such a way, but I want you to know I just prayed. May you feel the Lord's arms around you and the peace of His presence in your life.
ReplyDeleteYou are in my prayers and thoughts.
ReplyDeleteLots of love xx
I am a praying sort of person, and I'm praying for you and those two darling girls. I'm so sorry for whatever you are struggling thru.
ReplyDeleteRemember:
Isaiah 41:10
So do not fear, for I am with you;
do not be dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you;
I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
He will not let you down or let you go
Big hugs from Norway - love your blog and your patterns - you Are a great inspiration - hang in there - there is always light in the end of the tunnel. Bodil
ReplyDeleteYou and your children are in the thoughts and prayers of many. I hope you feel the love and concern of everyone. You have given much thru this lovely blog--now, we can return just a little. Prayers and thoughts...
ReplyDeleteI am the praying type and will pray for you and your family....Keep going to God for your strength, wisdom and comfort. HE knew what would happen, what will happen. Even though life is extremely painful now, please believe HE is working it out for your good, HE loves you so much!!!
ReplyDeleteThinking of you.
ReplyDeleteThinking of you and your girls. Caroline, UK. x
ReplyDeleteThinking of you and your girls. Caroline, UK. x
ReplyDeleteMy prayers are including you, whatever has come into your life is no secret to God... His best to you right now, right where you are! Hugs too!
ReplyDeleteBy gracious pow'rs so wonderfully sheltered
ReplyDeleteAnd confidently waiting come what may,
We know that God is with us night and morning
And never fails to greet us each new day.
(D.Bonhoeffer)
thinking of you.
Anna,
ReplyDeleteI have your blog on my (everyday list).
I don't know what your hardship is but you can be sure that you you have prayer warrior in me.
Hope whatever is going on will resolve.
Giving praying a shot. Much love and hugs and man, sometimes life can suck balls! Allow yourself to feel everything you feel. You will get thru, simply because there's no other option.
ReplyDeletesending you positive thoughts to help you weather this storm.
ReplyDeleteI was saddened to see that you are facing difficulties. I add my prayers for you and your children to those of your other readers. I hope the knowledge of how many people care about you boosts your spirits.
ReplyDeletedear anna,
ReplyDeletei'm not the praying type, but i do believe that true good wishes travel far and are powerful. so i'm sending some to you. i'm also sending a bunch of big quilty hugs your way. i'll be in your neck of the woods in mid-December. if there is anything i can do, please know that i want to help.
xo,
melinda
Thinking of you and praying that all works out.
ReplyDeleteSending prayers your way. I've been in that "I never thought this would happen" place before... and it's no fun. But friends and prayers help.
ReplyDeleteGod's peace, joy, and hope to you.
life takes turns in ways we never imagine. Whatever you are going through, no matter how difficult, you will find so much strength and learn so much you never realized or forgot you had within. So much beauty will surface. Be open to life as way opens. I feel your heart
ReplyDeleteAnna, I am so sorry to see this. I'll be saying prayers for you and your girls and am sending you a big virtual hug. -Sara
ReplyDeleteBe Kind became my mantra years ago, for it is true we have no idea what others are dealing with. I send you prayers, positive energy, and breath to get through. All is possible, you can get through this. Jil xo
ReplyDeleteI've been feeling so sad for you all and hope that things settle soon. It must be so reasuring to know how many of us are loving and caring about you. Lots of love and strength for you xxx
ReplyDeleteSarah Red Gingham
God bless you and your sweet girls
ReplyDeleteAndrea from Hungary
Anna~
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry that you are going through these trials. I think we all have various times in life where we need to cling desperately to God and ask for his mercy. I will ask Him on your behalf.
Praying for you and your kiddos.
My dear Anna,
ReplyDeleteI'm praying that you and your loved ones are comforted by God's love and light, for everything to be good again.
Thinking of you everyday and checking your blog to hear from you very soon.
Warm hugs from Toronto
((((((((((hugs))))))))))))
ReplyDeleteand prayers from New Jersey
Dear Anna, I will be praying for you and your girls. Life is been hard for me also since my husband left our family 2 weeks ago. I don´t know what is going on in your life but I will be thinking of you and your little family. Take care for your girls. Sending love from Croatia, Europe.
ReplyDeleteI'll be sending lots of love and peace. If you need a change in scenery, I'm just down the road in madtown!! And I used to be a therapist, so i'm a pretty decent listener ; ) *HUGS*
ReplyDeleteGod bless you and yours....praying for peace in your life....
ReplyDeleteI'm continuing to think of you. Wishing you strength and courage, and lots of hugs from your girls.
ReplyDeleteAnna,
ReplyDeleteI hope that it isn't the reality that me and my kids experienced last year. I was having dinner with Kristie from OCD last night and she told me to come read your blog. Haven't kept up since my own reality has become more complicated. I am the praying type, and I am holding you and your kids up in prayer as so many have done for us. Sending you all our love. If you want to chat...email me magnoliadesigns@shaw.ca...
Hugs and love, Kathy
I am a "praying type", a Christian; not just in name, but in practice. I just prayed for you, and will add you to my daily list. I had my own IMPOSSIBLE HAPPENING this past September. I don't know what yours is, but if it's anything like mine, it's life altering. Praying for you.
ReplyDeleteI've enjoyed your blog for a while now. NEver commented before now. Just wanted you to know that I'm praying for you and your girls. Hope you find the strength you need to get throught this.
ReplyDeleteAmy
Found your blog just hours ago, bookmarked it, just came back to it and found your last message. Wishing you and your family all the best, whatever it is you are going through, please remember you are noy alone.
ReplyDeleteSending you lots of positive energy all the way from Belgium, Europe
i wish you all the best!
ReplyDeletehope for better times.
Gali
Dear Anna,
ReplyDeleteWhatever it is that's going on in your life right now, keep strong.
Turn your face to the sun and the shadows will fall behind you...
Take care,
xo, P.
Thinking of you Anna and hoping and praying that things will be better your way soon.
ReplyDeleteare you okay??
ReplyDeleteI'll be praying for you.
Anna, I hope things get better quickly. I'm thinking of you and your kiddos.
ReplyDeleteYou have been such an inspiration to me. You and your children probably have a lot of challenges ahead of you, but I am confident you have the strength and courage to meet them, and grow on to thrive and share your strength with others. I'll be out here rooting and praying for you. God bless you and be with you always.
ReplyDeletePraying for you and your children.
ReplyDeleteWith love and compassion we are praying for you dear sister. May you know His divine love and strength intimately in this hour.
ReplyDeleteJust wanted to let you that my thoughts are with you and your family right now, and I pray that you have the strength to get through the challenges your family is facing at the moment. Hugs..xoxo AnneH
ReplyDeleteoh, anna! i am the praying type. i'll be praying for you and your kids. i'm here if you need me...
ReplyDeleteSending good thoughts your way.
ReplyDeleteAnna--I just read this post and I'm so sorry you are going through a rough time. The past two years have been some of the worst of my life. Not sure if I'm on the other side of it yet but I'm hoping 2012 brings peace to all of us. Thinking of you and sending you healing thoughts and prayers!!!
ReplyDelete-Amy
Crafting by Candlelight
I am so sorry that you are struggling with something right now. I hope you can find a good ear that will be able to listen to you and help you {and if you need that to be me...anytime!...if not...I understand more than you know}. Love you Anna. I'm sending my prayers your way.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes to you and your girls. I hope everything works out for you. I'll think good thoughts.
ReplyDeleteKris
oh anna, I'm so sorry to hear you're going through some rough stuff. I certainly hope things get better soon - I will be keeping you in my thoughts.
ReplyDeleteLike so many others here, I am praying for you to find peace in the midst of struggles. May you feel God's arms around you, and around your girls.
ReplyDeletetrials suck but they make us better people. hang in there! i hope things get better soon, i will pray for you too.
ReplyDeleteI've just been catching up on some long overdue blog reading, so this post is quite old now, but I didn't want to pass it by without saying that I'm thinking of you and wishing good things for you and your girls.
ReplyDeleteFlorence x
Just read through your most recent blog posts and found myself here from your link on the 2/16/12 post. I am so sorry. I feel a huge knot in my stomach guessing what you were referring to, and my heart goes out to you and your girls. Praying for you and echoing a huge YES! appreciating what you said about bad things turning into good. Romans 8:28!! It's the truth, I know I've experienced that in my own life, especially in regard to the extreme heartbreak that happened in my family when I was 14. Another one that helped me through that is Jeremiah 29:11. Hope your week is blessed beyond measure.
ReplyDeleteits been several months since you wrote this, but its so stuck with me i wanted you to know that i have prayed for you whenever i come across your name. i hope you have felt wrapped in Gods love these last few months. and that you will continue to be comforted.
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