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Finding Grace...

2/14/2013

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The last decade of my life has been spent in pursuit of who and Whose I am. 

  As a young wife and mother of three who unexpectedly became a divorced, single mom, these have been redefining years. In the midst of sorrow, our household became whole again, defined by God's daily Grace and Provision. And now, as my children are growing up and moving out of my home, my role is again being redefined. These are days of learning to live fully in what is in front of me today, of learning to be okay with an unknown future, and of finding contentment and strength to praise, even when God whispers "no" or "wait" to the desires of my heart.

  I am grateful for the chance to share my story here at Neighborlies- and hope that others glimpse God's grace in our lives and find a little hope for their own. I won't pretend that being a single mom is easy-or that for a moment I like it...but day upon day, life is good because God's hand is all over it. 

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judy martin link
3/16/2013 12:51:12 am

Terri, What you shared today gives a whole new relevancy to the hymn "Amazing Grace". I can't tell you how much inspiration, and encouragement this brought to me, as I am sure it will for all who venture into the Neighborlies today. Thank you for opening up your heart and sharing bits and pieces of your earthly journey.. I admire you so very much!

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Marilou Shaffer
3/17/2013 01:22:29 pm

Wow, Terri, thank you so much for sharing your life-altering story with us. And what a beautiful tribute to God and His care for you and your kids. I hope your story can help many others who have or are going through the same thing! <3

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    Having grown up dreaming of being a wife and mother, Terri writes from the experience of having had all those things, only to find herself suddenly single and raising three small children alone. God's hand of Grace and Provision have been a covering over her household. With heartfelt honesty she writes, bringing a message of Hope…and even Life that comes after a deep loss of a dream.Terri draws her Strength from the LORD and tells her story, knowing it is really God's story.  A story of finding unexpected Life when what life throws at you is totally unexpected. Terri blogs over at Consume me. 

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