Audrey Caroline

Alright, I am ready to share what has significantly impacted me most recently. When you get a chance, check out the website that I linked and you can see for yourself what I am referring to. What you are about to learn from me is not meant to be discouraging or depressing in any way. It is, in fact, to be an encouragement. I know several women in my life who are pregnant right now and I want to be sensitive to them. The thing that has impacted me from this woman's story is her strength in Him.

I stumbled across this woman's (Angie's - Bring the Rain (linked on my blog)) website when I was reading BooMama's website the other day because she referred to Angie's entry that day as a good read. I checked it out and was so moved by her entry that day, The Past and the Pitcher that I decided to delve further into who she is and what her story is. I was quickly taken aback and sucked into her life. I strongly encourage you to start here and read through her blog. When I stumbled across it, I spent the next three hours or so, reading every entry. I'm not gonna lie: I sobbed. So, grab yourself some tissue and get comfy.

I don't want to make this light-hearted because it changed me. It could change you, too. Angie's story is about her pregnancy with her daughter, Audrey. I won't tell you what happens if you promise to read it from the beginning, without cheating and seeing what happens. If you're not familiar with blogger, Angie's blog is set up like mine. The older blogs are at the bottom of the page, newer goes up. If you click on the beginning of the story first, you won't risk seeing the later posts. Also, along the side, the blogs are broken down into month categories, so you can move forward, as you read.

After everything that Angie has been through since the beginning of the year, her most recent post a couple of days ago just had me gasping for air for her and her family. I cannot imagine the pain that they are all going through together.

Her story has made me look at my own prayer life. Her story has made me look at the things that could happen when Stephen and I want our own children. Her story has made me take a hearty look at my faith. Rarely does this happen and when it does, I believe it is worth taking seriously.

Once you have read Angie's story, check out this. You have to scroll down pretty far to the "previous entries" and go back a few pages to the entry on April 29, "Rocked to My Core". It is a video segment (about 25 minutes or so) done by Angie's church to tell their story.

I just can't imagine that you would be disappointed after giving this woman your time to read her blog.

On the note of life-changing events and prayer, please be praying for a cousin of mine. He attempted to take his life yesterday and did not succeed, praise Him. However, he is still in the ICU and they are watching his levels very closely. If you think of it, please raise up a prayer for him. First, praise Him that he is still alive. Second, pray that he will allow Him to work His miracles in his personal life, as well as his physical life.

I know I am far from being an extremely wisdom-filled person. However, like all of us, and how I expect to be every day for the rest of my life, I am just seeking what He is trying to tell me...to tell all of us. I believe when you come to a realization in your life, it is good to share it. Especially with those you care about. Which is why I'm sharing with you tonight. Think about that person in your life who is lacking true direction. Think about the person in your life who is experiencing extreme hurt and let-down. Maybe you don't do anything. Maybe your role is to pray for them as often as you can. As Angie reiterates in her blog, He is always the same, no matter what the circumstances. He can take your friends' anger. He can take your brothers' anger. He can take your anger. Just give it over to Him.