Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Let's Give Him some PRAISE

I love that ya'll have been sending me prayer requests for us to pray over and I am honored to pray for so many. But I have to admit - there have been so many hard and sad things I've read lately and then I turn on the news and there is not a lot of good news. Sometimes it just completely overwhelms me and I'm a pretty positive person. I have been so grieved lately over all the sick babies especially and the ones that have died in the last few weeks. I know there is a lot of "why" being asked and I don't have the answers.
I know so many of you out there are hurting. You have lost a job, lost a home, lost a spouse, lost a child, lost the hope of having a child...........but we all can find SOMETHING to give thanks for.
If you can read this post - then you have eyes to see - and that's something to praise him for.
If you can read this post - you have a computer and electricity and that's more than half the world can say - so you have something to praise Him for.

I'm going to tell you what I am praising Him for today and then I want to sit back and read your praises. Tell me what your praise is. I need to count my blessings today. I want to count yours too. :-)
PRAISE: This time last year I thought I might never have a child and I was in such despair. And then 2 months ago - I thought I would never take home my precious baby. Today she is sleeping right next to me and is the most precious gift I've ever been given. (and praise for Wal-Mart where I got this cute little outfit for $4. ha ha ha !)

PRAISE: We have 2 sets of grandparents that love her more than anything and who have helped us so much and come to visit often so they can love on her and help us. We are blessed.

PRAISE: Scott and I have 2 great jobs, a home to live in, plenty of food to eat, and our health. I count those blessings every single day.
PRAISE: I am wearing flip flops today for the first time this year which means it is a warm sunny spring day and I love this weather so much. It's hard not to believe in God when you see the beautiful change of seasons He gave us. He didn't have to make everything so beautiful......but He did.

PRAISE: I have the best friends both in real life and in the blog world who call me, e-mail me, make me laugh and bring so much joy to my life. I count that blessing every day also!

PRAISE: Just some things I love that bring me a lot of happiness: Sonic vanilla cokes, smores pop tarts, chili's chips and salsa, Panera bagels, Razorback football, 90's hair bands (ha!), David Crowder - every single song, new purses, big earrings, Lifetime movies, making my friends laugh or them making me laugh, walks on pretty days, FACEBOOK, the ocean, cards in the mail, in the summer when it stays light until 9:00, driving with the windows down on a beautiful day, 5:00 on Fridays, ANYTHING MONOGRAMMED, reality TV, singing old hymns in church, baby showers, Christmas Cards and singing praise songs in my car with my hands raised up, Scott coming home from work every day, and Harper smiling at me.

Let's give Him some Praise today!

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Erin McGraw said...

Praise the Lord my kiddos are healthy and I love them to pieces. Praise God for a faithful loving husband. Yipee to God because we head to Florida Friday Night. Thanks for your blog Kelly, it is a joy to read.

Mary said...

Oh what a fantastic reminder! My praise for today is that my baby due in May will likely survive, which we didn't know for sure the last few months. She has a tumor in her lung and at first we were told we would have to sit and wait/watch to see if it stopped growing. We were then told that if it did grow there was a surgery to remove it while I was still pregnant...scary! Now I go to a specialist once a week and she monitors the baby and ALL HAS BEEN STABLE FOR TWO MONTHS! She will make it as long as possible, (I'm 31 weeks now,) and if she needs surgery once she is born we have the surgeon all lined up and ready. What a scary time, but clearly something that He has had His hand on. Her name is Joy, which we had decided on before we knew about the tumor, but the amount of blessings we have seen and felt as a result of sharing our story have brought us such joy that her name is perfect!

The France Family said...

This is a FANTASTIC idea!!! There is soo much to praise him for! I think I will do this on my blog too!!

Kristi said...

I am so thankful for a Godly, loving, and funny husband. I am so thankful for our five children, especially after having three miscarriages (and one them was identical twin girls). God is so good and gracious. I love him and am thankful the most for my relationship with Him!!

Jenny @ flutterbyechronicles said...

Great post and super cute polka dot outfit.

I praise God for my family who keep me grounded and make my heart smile.

Kristi said...

Oh, yes, and I am also thankful for Cary bows, especially the "Harper" bow they designed! Mine just came in the mail. Our baby girl wore it out today for the first time and it was just precious!!!

lottfam said...

What a wonderful idea -- I have opened a lot of the links from prayer requests you have posted (limiting them because it is overwhelming). If for no other reason, I am glad I have read some because I have become more thankful for what the Lord has done in my life . . . after a couple years of trying (Clomid), Makenna was born and is almost 8 years old; after another long period (Clomid again), Madison was born and is almost 4 1/2; after the prayers of my firstborn, Isaiah was born (NO CLOMID) and is almost 2! A praise from today, my husband's cousin and his wife had the hearing for their daughter's adoption and all went well. It was a real blessing that they were able to take her home from the hospital after she was born. They now have a beautiful 16-month old daughter after 12 years of marriage.

Vanessa said...

I was starting to feel the same way. It is so hard to read the loss of another person, but I believe it makes me appreciate the time I have with my loved ones even more. I am so grateful we had a beautiful day here in Ohio, and got to play at the park. I am grateful I have a job where I can stay home all day with my baby and take her to the park on nice days. I am grateful for an amazing hubby, who provides us with so much love. I am grateful that we have a roof over our heads and food to eat or that we can afford take-out on the days I dont feel like cooking! ha!

Kerrie said...

You have the cutest little girl! I just love reading your blog!! Love the pictures of Harper :)

Mandy said...

Love, love, LOVE that outfit! I love rainbow colors!

Praises, for my two little boys. They bring me so much joy and laughter everyday. I do not deserve them, they are truly a gift from God. Also, my husband. He is one of the best around and he loves me despite the fact that I take him for granted nearly every day.
And I praise God for Harper and her miraculous recovery and that I was able to go through that journey with you thanks to the bloggy world!

Beth Herring said...

Kelly - with the number of people who read your blog and the number of comments, I know that you can't possible read them all. But I know exactly what you mean about no good news. It can get depressing. I have a prayer page on my blog too and it just gets overwhelming sometimes. But God is so good and He gives us so many blessings. I am so thankful that we can PRAY. That is a praise in itself!

Love you blog - love precious little Harper.

In Him,
Beth

Angie said...

Praise: That someone like Kelly opens a window into her life through her blog to allow the world a peek at how God not only uses her but transforms others through her.

Praise: That God loves a sinner girl like me inspite of how I mess stuff up! And he even uses my messes to help other people, too!

Praise: That I have the healthiest, happiest, funniest, cutest little 5 year old boy ever!

Praise: Most important one: That I serve a God who listens to me and answers when I pray and is the same today as He was 1000 years ago and will continue to be the same for another 1000 years to come!

patti said...

I don't know how I could ever read this post and not share praise for what the good Lord has done in my life!

~gave us a church home where we can share and praise we others.
~friends who make me smile and I can count on.
~family who will do anything for us
~a husband who loves me through it all and is the best daddy ever
~a son who daily makes me laugh and learn more about myself
~a heartbeat of our new little baby who will bless our lives in October.

What a great day!

Angela said...

I know what you mean...I hate seeing all the hurting people that have lost babies. It truly breaks my heart because I know how that feels. I lost a baby boy at 16 weeks and it was so hard....now lets praise him:

1. I am due in less than two weeks with a baby girl. Please pray she is healthy and everything goes smoothly!

2. I am married to the love of my life. I am blessed with my hubby.

3. We have wonderful jobs and a great home. (My job still pays me and I have been on bed rest for months!)

4. I have the best friends and family. I have been on bedrest since 15 weeks and they have totally been here through it all!

God is good. The verse that always helps me is Romans 8:28...
All things happen for good for those that love the lord...
I think that is so awesome, he WILL WORK EVERYTHING FOR OUR GOOD!

God bless you all!

Jillian said...

Kelly-
You don't know me but I have been following your blog for months now. I prayed for little Harper all throughout those scary months. I totally agree that we all need to be thankful and feel blessed for all that we DO HAVE. Thank you for keeping me thinking positively. I think it helps bring joy to the world little by little. And by the way, Harper looks SO PRECIOUS in that outfit today. I think it's one of the cutest yet. Take Care.
Jillian in California

The Durham Family said...

I ordered the purple ruffle dress u suggested from walmart. com and got it in the mail today! It looks fab and is so comfy! Thanks!!!!!

The Clark Clan! said...

I am praising God for my family. My husband of 11 years that has now been a Christian for 1 1/2 years. Watching my husband grow closer and closer to God everyday. I praise God that I got to see the before and after of that.
Having a job that will always be in high demand (nurse) and only having to work 1 day a week.
Staying home with my 3 children the rest of the week and homeschooling them.
Finding your blog. You are an inspiration!
Spotting that cute dress at Walmart for $18 after your post the other day about style.
Sonic Vanilla Dr Pepper!!!!!

Kari Lynn said...

Praise - I am able to voluntarily be layed off so someone who can't afford it can stay working. I can cut back a little and get so much more by spending time with my family.

Praise - I have healthy children. Ashley had surgery 5 years ago and we were in a children's hospital with all these extremely sick children. It reminded me to appreciate our little sicknesses.

Praise - I have THE.BEST.HUSBAND! With so many of my friends having marriage problems, I am so thankful for the relationship we have.

I am also very thankful for these blogs. It is so nice to find other people that may going through the same thing you are. The cute babies are nice to look at too!

The Simmons Family said...

Very sweet post...
PRAISE: It's spring break and I get to spend the WHOLE week with BOTH my kids. No school, no work, just family time!

PRAISE: I have Owen home. No chemo this week, no hospitalizations.

PRAISE: Owen is beating the odds. His heart is failing, but he is chubby, happy and PINK. We'll get his heart, but until it comes, we are blessed with more time at home with him.

momeeof3 said...

Oh my gosh I love the outfit!

I give PRAISE for my husbands job, for him to work SO hard so that I can do my life long dream of just being a mommy, a mommy for 3 beautiful healthy children. I know that times are hard. My dad has lost his job, so this economy has hit home in that area, but we give PRAISE that my mom has a good job.

Ashley said...

Love this post! I praise God for the fact I had a miscarriage in February 07 and now Im 29 weeks pregnant, healthy with a healthy baby!

I praise God for my loving husband who supports me with EVERYTHING!

Praise God for wonderful family- both sets of ours!

Praise God for our friends and church!

And yes Tara- Praise God for Diet Cokes too! Sonic happy hour!

Kelly said...

I praise God today for:
1. A hot shower in the mornings before work.
2. A car to drive to work in.
3. A job.
4. Bath & Bodyworks coupon where I got two free Honeysuckles (lotion and shower gel).
5. For the bible verse that keeps rolling around my mind today: Proverbs 31:25-26: "She is a woman of strength and dignity, and when she speaks, her words are wise and kindness is the rule for everything she says."
Lord, help me to be that kind woman, thank you for Your love for all of us!
Harper is so cute in her $4 outfit!

Sue said...

PRAISE: Healthy Babies in Polka dot outfits!

Anonymous said...

I love this, I have so much to praise Him for, a beautiful spring day, 9 minutes in the tanning bed today and no sunburn, a little girl that loves to play with worms...and so much more I think I'll do a blog post....

Shelby and Darby said...

Kelly- I really enjoy reading and seeing pics of Harper on your blog...i want to send a praise your way:) I have a healthy 3 month old little girl sleeping next to me as well...i lost my first daughter at 27 weeks and was devastated...but God is so good!! He was with me during the months that followed as well as with me during my pregnancy...it could have been 40 weeks of constant anxiety but it was not...prayer is so important and i know that i stayed calm because of it...now my sweet Shelby has a guardian angel in her big sister Audrey...have a blessed day!

Mel said...

Great Blog Kelly! I try to think of a praise every day - especially lately. Harper is so beautiful and such a happy looking baby. I am so glad that things are going well for you and your family.
Missy

fmattso said...

I praise him every day for my four healthy kids and my beautiful grand daughter! For my amazing husband. For a move that I thought at first would not be good that is turning out to be a blessing to our entire family. To wake up every day and be able to see Pike's Peak and the awesome sunrise!

Veronica said...

Love, love this post today. It was exactly what I had in mind for my post for today, as a matter of fact. I actually decided to go ahead and post about it today as well, just finished it a little while ago. I know what you mean about feeling down with all of the bad reports all around us...it's easy to forget all of the things we should be thankful for, but God is so good and so deserving of out praise!!!

Alphabet Soup Momma said...

Thank you for this post! I had a horrible day at work today and this reminds me of the blessings I have!!

Praise: I have a husband who truly adores me and sees me as Christ's bride.

Praise: All of my family is in good health.

Praise: I have been blessed with a bouncy puppy who loves me unconditionally.

Praise: My husband and I both have good jobs.

Rachel said...

I'm so thankful that when everything around us seems uncertain, we know the our great God never changes. That's really something to hold onto.

Uncommon Blonde said...

I praise God today for the healthy baby girl growing in me today, I can't wait to meet her in July!

I also praise God today for providing for our needs. Although it seems that things are falling apart when you watch the news, we are blessed with enough - good jobs, an adequate home, a wonderful family!

Thanks for reminding me to stop and give praise for the blessings in my life today!

Uncommon Blonde said...

By the way, Harper gets cuter every day! I love that outfit, I might have to break my self-imposed Wal-Mart boycott soon to stock up on diapers and cute outfits :)

vera said...

This is SUCH a fabulous post!! I recently posted on this topic (http://verassong.blogspot.com/2009/03/swaff.html) and it is actually the whole purpose of my blog... but I am also right there with you in feeling a little overwhelmed with the sadness out there right now. When I spend so much time praying for all those precious babies and families, I start to feel this darkness creeping in...and you are SO right that the best counter to that darkness is to fill our hearts with praise! Right now I just want to praise the Lord for being so faithful - everthing about Spring, about Easter, about everything happening in our lives right now reminds me that God always keeps his promises. No matter how broken or lost I get, He is right there to pick me back up. Also right now, praise for my hysterical three year old daughter who is telling crazy made up knock knock jokes and making my husband and I laugh hysterically as I type.

Jenny M said...

I am nine weeks pregnant with our third child. About 10 days ago I thought I was having a miscarriage. I praise God that our baby is still growing inside of me. God is our faithful protector!

petrii said...

I praise Him today for a safe whirlwind trip to Mayo on Monday, Doc's appt on Tuesday and back home Tuesday night safe and sound. Praise Him for a good doc's report....long way still to go.....but a wonderful report. And for my TERRIFIC family that I love so much!!!!!

Thank you for the opportunity to give Him some praise.

Dawn

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Megan {The Brick Bungalow} said...

I love Smores Pop Tarts too! I thought I was the only one. I like your post - so many things are depressing lately and it's nice to know that there are good things going on! I have a few depressing issues in my life, some that really get to me, but at the same time I have to keep thinking about the positives! :)

Unknown said...

So many things to be thankful for...
Faith
Family
Friends

I am also so thankful that as a single young woman God still is working in my life and using me to serve in his Kingdom while continuing to prepare my heart for his will, not my own. So humbling to know he loves me!

Tiffany said...

Praise Him that my father-in-law's open heart surgery went well today and that he was surrounded by loving friends and family.

Praise for Spring Break and 2 healthy, happy little boys that keep me active and on my toes! =)

Praise for Kelly's recipe blog that reminded me of an easy-to-fix dinner (poppyseed chicken) tonight! =)

And praise Him for all the things He does for us 'behind the scenes' of which we have no idea.

Linda said...

I praise him for my family, friends, home, Diet Cherry Lime-aide which I am drinking right now! My church. That He is always there and never changing in a world that is ALWAYS changing.
Blessings,
Linda

nanny said...

Well said Kelly!
Do you have time to read all of your comments, wow!
Harper is just adorable!

Nina said...

I love singing old hymns at church too. One of my favorites is In the Garden (we actually sang this at my dad's funeral). The words are so beautiful. Do you knwo this song? I think you should do a post on your favorite old hymns at church. I would love to hear them.

Kelley said...

I give the Lord all of the praise for the blessings in my life:

My dad is coming home after being in the hospital and rehab for physical therapy and occupational therapy since Jan. 16. No one knows what happened to him for sure, but he wasn't able to walk and didn't recognize his family. Now he is walking and knows everybody's business. LOL. We couldn't be happier.

I am blessed to have my husband, daughter, family, friends, and health.

Dan and Gretchen said...

This time last year we too weren't sure we would be able to have any children, and today I'm sitting here watching my 2 week old twin boys. We were expecting triplets, and lost one, but I praise the Lord that my sweet baby boy now lives with Jesus, and we rejoice that we will see him again.

Thank you for an encouraging post...it sure is easy to focus on the negative with all that is going on in the world today.

God Bless!

Unknown said...

Harper is so beautiful, as usual. I'm thankful for every breath. I know that sounds kind of cheesy, but after going through so many trials w/my son, it does make you thankful for every breath. Every little thing is a blessing. I have learned from sitting so long in the hospital with him, that it can always be worse, and you should always count your blessings. "Praise You In The Storm" is one of the best songs, and it applies to so many lives.
God bless,
Millie and Colin-HLHS

Nicole Rodriguez said...

PRAISE GOD that I live in Waco, TX and can go see David Crowder every Sunday that they are home at their home church! :) Really doesn't get much better!!! PRAISE that I have 2 BEAUTIFUL boys and another precious boy/girl on the way! PRAISE that it is so gorgeous outside that we can play till the sun sets! PRAISE that my husband loves me more than himself and is the most amazing father! PRAISE that my family is healthy and we love each other immensly! PRAISE that we have a Father who loves us unconditionally and is ALWAYS right!

Judy said...

I praise God for healing my husband. He was a bone marrow donor back in November and the surgeon accidently damaged his sciatic nerve quite severly. We were told that it would take two years to heal, if it did at all! But in the last month God has been working! My husband is off all pain medications and his nerve medication and his neurologist told him he didn't plan on seeing him again! Praise you Jesus!

Heather said...

Praise for the most wonderful baby boy God could have given me and a husband who is great too! Praise for people like you, who care so much about others!

Anonymous said...

Still till this day when I eat a Poptart I think of you. lol

Praise God for my health and the mind he has given me to take care of my family and work at the job he has blessed me with and challenges me with every day. I praise God for a husband who has grown into a warm and strong husband and father and has fought for our marriage as hard as I have. For the home we have made together with God and the food he sustains us with. One thing I do praise God for is the 7 years of infertility that he had me walk through but never alone...it made me stronger, more compassionate and a better mother today. Last but not least I praise God for the two boys playing in my kitchen with their daddy's looks and momma's determination. Through them I live my dream every day and I dont go one of those days without thanking God relentlessly.

Unknown said...

Kelly, I have followed your blog via my friend`s blog at Holly Mathis Interiors. It has been an amazing journey to watch Harper be healed. You have inspired me to look up more often. So today, I feel praise should be given to him for lovely people such as you who inspire us.

becca said...

Praise God for my 4 healthy children, for my husband who loves us all and we love him, for my church, for my school
And for the GORGEOUS day we had today :)

Ashley said...

There is always time to offer praise!! I don't comment on your blog but I faithfully read it and thank you for the ways you reach out to others who are hurting.

I praise God for my son who just turned 1 year old - Robbie. He is healthy and growing and every day is a gift with him. I also praise God for my sweet husband Rob, and for our extended family that is so supportive. Right now we are collectively praising God for the apparently-healthy baby girl that is growing inside of me, due to be born in early July. I do not take any of this for granted and I am so thankful!

Unknown said...

Great idea! I participate in Thanksgiving Thursdays over at Nicole's blog at http://odelltrips.blogspot.com. It really does me good to spend time every Thursday being thankful. I'm with ya' on the news thing. Sometimes you just have to focus on the positive!

Holly said...

I have never posted on here before, only read! :) But I feel compelled to do so, as you are exactly right. I read other people's blogs who have lost children or have yet to concieve, and it really hits home as a reminder of what I have.
I priase Him for:
-My not one, but TWO miracles that the infertility specialists said we probably would never have.
-The capability and means to do the infertility treatments (IVF).
-A loving family that is close by! Grandparents are just across the field and down the road!
-Jobs. Me & Hubby both have emplyment, providing us with a home, vehicles, insurance, and all the necessities of life (and maybe a few extra things for the kiddos ;) )
-My Hubby. Yes, we have our moments, but, when it comes to the boys, he never fails. Although he works long hours, he makes sure time is spent with them, loving them, cherishing them, being a Daddy.
-The simple things in life: this beautiful weather we are having. Happy Hour at the Sonic. The giggles of the boys. Our hyper, overweight weenie dog named Moosey. My new pink Shox that I LOVE.
-Finally, I priase Him for making me be, well, ME. The ME that cannot organize a sock drawer, but already has Ethans 1st bday party planned out from decorations to food to parting gifts. The ME that is healthy. The ME that can find humor in most things.

On a side note, I am very upset with Wal-Mart right now. The little girls $4 section is absolutely precious! The little boys, however, is not so much.
-sigh-

Maria and Michael's Mommy said...

Thanks Kelly! We all need a little praise!
Praise: my wonderful husband and little girl. They have truly blessed my life.
Praise: having a job, and insurance, food on the table, and all those great things!
Praise: Health, happiness, and the faith to know there is someone out there with a plan for us.

Amy said...

Kelly,
I was having such a "Pity party" day for myself and then read your blog. We are all so fortunate. I listed all the things I PRAISE God for on my blog today. Thanks for the idea and realization.

Anonymous said...

What are you doing to me Kelly?!?! I have a few blogs I read that are oh so sad.. I come to yours because ur upbeat and I want to see all of Harper's "Harper" onsies. lol I just read the few blogs that are you requesting prayers for. Breaks my heart! I am a blessed mother of 3 boys who hasn't really suffered any losses.. but its so hard to be happy with all the suffering that is going on out there.. I'm going to dedicate my blog to you tonight and write my many blessings instead of ragging on my husband which is where it was headed! lol Thanks for putting things in perspective for me.

Heather said...

Fantastic post!! Love it! And thanks to you walmart is going to be sold out of that outfit!! HA!!!
I will be purchasing one too! I praise Him for His grace and mercy that bestows on me everyday. For my husbands job, for 3 healthy kids, for being able to put my feet on the floor everyday and get up and walk. Blessings sweet friend!

Becky said...

Hi Kelly - I just started following your blog recently and absolutely love this post. You are so very right, and I feel similarly very often - that I must remind myself of all the praises I have been blessed with every single day. My praise today is that we are at HOME with our daughter who had surgery yesterday. She has sickle cell disease so were some risks and a possibility of sending her into a painful sickle crisis. But God heard many prayers from not only our hearts but those of our friends and family, and she is back home running around like the crazy girl she is!

Thanks for the opportunity to share!

The Garners said...

Great post!

Just a few Praises
--for my sweet kids and the chance to take them out in this beautiful SPRING weather today to pick flowers...simple pleasures!
--for my great husband who works so hard to balance school, a job and family
--for our wonderful families that love us so much and would do anything for us!
--for our church, where we hear the Word preached every Sunday and get to praise the Lord through wonderful music every week
--for friends that are so special and like family to me
--for health (mine and my family's)

--this list could go on and on...I'm so thankful for all God's blessings!

Bri said...

Praises: my baby girl due any day now that we thought we would never have, my wonderful husband, jobs for me and hubby, wonderful family that lives close, a safe home, health and happiness for my family-I have so much to be thankful for

The Davidson Den said...

Healthy children who have their whole lives ahead of them and who simply CAN'T go to sleep at night unless Mommy (that's me) sings them just one lullaby. That goes for all four of them from the biggest to the smallest.

The delicate details of the beautiful flowers starting to spring up everywhere.

Allergies. Hey. They are much better than viruses being transmitted left and right unbeknownst to us all!

New friends.

A church home to learn and grow in.

Nightfall.

Stars. (The heavens declare His glory.)

Blogs to read so I don't feel guilty about never reading anything anymore. :D

And, of course, so much more.

Amy H said...

PRAISE!!! my baby boy is 1 year old today!!!!

Kristin said...

Amen, Kelly! We all have things to be thankful for. I was thinking how adorable Harper's bright colored outfit was, and then to know it was a great bargain...that's awesome!!

I am so very thankful these days for a renewed faith in our Lord and for the ways he has shown me these past couple of weeks just how awesome He is!

bellancharliesmama said...

thank you for this post!
I give much Praise today for:
a wonderful, loving husband
my beautiful, spunky, energetic 4 year old daughter, Isabella
my playful, loving, sweet 2 year old son, Charlie
our home
our good health
our church
our friends
that i get to stay home with my kids
my husband's wonderful job
the gorgeous weather today
the beach
and most of all Jesus!
have a great day!!!

Meg said...

This post made me smile. :D

I am praising God for my beautiful dogs and cats, who make me smile day in and day out.

I am praising Him that I am healthy as is my family.

I am praising Him because I have a boyfriend who loves me and a family to be jealous of!

KJ said...

Praise God for His amazing faithfulness! No mater how hard things are, He is always there for us. I've got three big praises in my life right now...one is the amazing husband that the Lord blessed me with. Though he is overseas right now, I am so thankful to have him in my life. The other two are our beautiful twin boys! They have been through more in their little 8 month lives then most people go through in their entire lives, but God has been there with us every step of the way. And now they are healthy and at home with me!

Nikki said...

Kelly,
Thank you for making this point it is very easy to get consumed by negativity.

I praise daily for my family. Most of all I praise him daily for my life and it being cancer free. I suffered kidney cancer 6 years ago and cervical going on 2. So if it wasn't for God and the strength that I draw from him I would never know the joy I have.

All the glory belongs to God!
God Bless

Kristine McKowen said...

Awesome post!

I love her outfit - so cute!

joeybelle said...

I have been reading your blog for the past few months - and just had to comment today! LOVED what you had to say. It's such a great reminder to take time out to thank and praise Jesus for ALL we have - even if we're taking a lot of hits in other areas in life. You are so right - there is ALWAYS something to be thankful for!

I appreciate you and your blog - it's brought many smiles (and a few tears)!

Have a great day, Kelly!

http://joeybelle.blogspot.com/

pcb said...

Thank you for putting into words what I often feel...so much hurt in the world.

Praise: My husband loves me and our relationship continues to grow as we near our 34th anniversary.

Praise: My first grandchild, Ellie, turns six months old tomorrow!

Praise: My daughter and I were able to spend all last week together on a trip.

Praise: My parents and in-laws are part of our lives.

Praise: for God's grace

tgillock said...

Theses are my praises. I have a 3 healthy beautiful, smart, funny daughters. I have a loving husband. I am able to be a stay at home mommy. I have a beautiful house with a awesome swimming pool on a lake, and on days like today it's so beautiful. I mean come on, you can't look at all of the above and not realize how blessed I must be.

Sheila said...

I visit your page often, as it appears alot of people do. Harper is just adorable and a great blessing to you. I am very thankful for all my many blessings...too many to count.. Family, friends, job, clothes, home, food, etc etc. Thank God for his many blessings.

Patty said...

I praise God for His Faithfulness, even when I haven't been.

I praise God for my sons, brother, friends, healing me of cancer, healing my heart from divorce, food, a roof over our heads, church, His Word, a pretty spring day, flowers, clouds, blue sky, birds singing, sunrises, sunsets, the ocean, a surprise box I got this week from a friend. A surprise from another friend who provided for a trip.

I needed this and I know God wanted me to praise Him. Today has been a rough day. My sons and I live with my brother. He lost his job before Christmas. Still no job and he can't pay the rent or his other bills and unless God provides and by the end of this month, we will be w/out a home. BUT GOD!!

I praise Him because He is!!
BLessings,
Patty

Candace said...

OK, there is a praise here... I promise! Back in December, we learned that we were pregnant with our second child. We were thrilled to death! Unfortunately, God decided that things weren't exactly right and decided that he was going to take our baby Home to be with Him. However... barely a month later, I found out that I am pregnant again! This time however... because of the blood tests that we had done back in January when my miscarriage was occuring, they could see that my progesterone was EXTREMELY low. SO... Praise God: for the fact that God is good all the time and knows what HE is doing, even when we don't! And... praise God for the fact that we are 8 weeks pregnant!

Drama Queens said...

Thank you for this post! I too have been feeling overwhelmed by this very same thing lately!
I am thankful for a happy, healthy family and a hard working husband!

Angie said...

Praises? There are too many to count.

I am alive. After a year and a half of battling two different types of cancer, I am now in maintenance mode.

He is alive! Easter is quickly approaching, reminding me of why I have gotten through these past months.

My husband who sees my scars, saw my pain, looked at my bald head, and only saw beauty. He is the picture of unconditional love and servant heart.

My babies (7,5, and 2) who bring me joy every day. Walking with Jesus already at such young ages.

My parents are a-MA-zing treasures.

Freedom. Friends. Faith. Forever's promise.

God is so faithful, isn't He?

Nicole said...

Praise: My great family, great friends who are always there for me, my teaching job and the crazy stories second graders tell during the day.
Praise: The birds that I have heard chirping today and now I know spring is close.

Thanks Kelly for writing this post today because it has given me a good idea for my blog and I have been really overwhelmed by everything in the news. Thanks for giving us something positive to read and I do look forward to your blog everyday.
Nicole

angie said...

Praising him today for my beautiful 5 year old daughter who received the gift of a new liver 5 years ago tomorrow. She is truly a MIRACLE!!!! I am also praising Him for my amazing 11 month old son.

Life is good! Thank you GOD!

Chrissy said...

I PRAISE the LORD every single morning that I am able to get out of bed and take care of my kids and husband. I PRAISE HIM that I have two beautiful children and an amazing husband. Not a day goes by that I don't thank HIM! I live just a few hours away from you and I was praising God today for the amazing weather too! Of course, I praise Him when it's rainy as well...I love a good "pajama day" at home with my kids! I often feel overwhelmed too. I am surrounded by cancer right now, but I also see the Lord working so faithfully as He always does. Just as I start to get weak, I take a look around at the abundance He has laid before me. I am blessed. Thank you for sharing your story and your faith with us!

Tiffany said...

OH Kelly- I have been reading your blog since before Miss Harper was born and prayed so hard for your sweet baby girl, i have never commented but today I felt led to comoment just to share Im so thankful for every single minute of my life, I am so blesssed to be a mommy to wonderful kids, I am so blessed to be chosen to be a special mommy to a child with special needs- i am so blessed to have a wonderful husband that is in the military and God has brought him home safe 2 times and praying for that one more time Lord, Thanks for sharing your sweet life with us all.
Tiffany in TN

Debbie said...

I started reading your blog right before you had Harper. Your blog even in the time of your sorrow was so uplifting because of the faith you showed. At this time my daughter was still pregnant with her son, and we knew that he had a heart problem. Your faith seemed to help my faith become stronger also. My daughter had her son and he had open heart surgery, heart catherization and many setbacks along the way. And I seen my daughters faith grow in an amazing way. I have been so proud of her. He was born February 12 and he got his first bottle feeding today. We are looking at them coming home from UAB in just a couple of weeks. I praise my Lord for being there for us through this whole thing, and for showing Himself to us in so many ways. I praise him for my grandson, who he will use in mighty ways. I thank you for being who you are and I am so happy for you and that Harper is healthy. In Him, Debbie

Anonymous said...

Some praises... first and by far most important? COULD Harper's thighs be cuter? I mean seriously... I prayed so hard for her to simply come home to y'all.. and now look? Not only did God heal her.. but he made her pretty stinking cute.

Another praise is I got my calendar for IVF today!!!!! I am SO excited and terrified. ( aww I just flashed back on when you wrote about the hard road of infertility.. back when I found out I was secondary infertile... thank YOU so much for letting me read your honesty for so long!)

Blessings!
CeCe

JESSICA said...

I recently came across your blog, and fell in love with it. I check back nightly just to see what you, Harper, and Dawson are up to.
I want to praise YOU for allowing me to go to bed each night with a smile on my face.
I also want to praise my husband for allowing me to stay home to raise our three beautiful children.

My daughter, who is 4 days younger than Harper, also has that dress. I just bought it for her at Wal-Mart and she also wore it today. Her 6-year old brother insisted that it was "the prettiest dress on the rack made just for his sissy." He stuck it in the cart before I could say no. I will post the pics on my blog shortly and hope that you visit!

Thank you, Kelly, for being you!

Maggie said...

What a great post! I, too, have been overwhelmed with grief lately over the sadness in the world. Great idea to stop and thank God for all the happiness too!

Today I praise God for:

my husband and three beautiful and healthy children
friends who brought over lunch and gifts for the kids
beautiful weather so we could enjoy playing with sidewalk chalk outside and swinging at the park
extended friends and family across the country who love and support us

The Timbs Clan said...

Hey Kelly
Thanks for responding to me I really didnt think you would....LOL You get so many comments
I love Harper's little outfit from WalMart my 2 little girls have the same one. I like to dress them alike because they are only 12 months apart.. I dont do it often but I love it when I get to....We actually go to Bentonville Peds to Dr Harvey was my oldest daughters doctor in Jonesboro AR I love him...But Im not to thrilled with there office help

Becki Francy said...

Here we go:
Praise Jesus - Two years ago all the physicians told me I would never have children, I have two now, with NO fertility, just a little prayer! My house sold, I am building a home for my family, and my boss, who has NEVER allowed a mom to go part time, is allowing me to work only two days a week so I can be with my children. Hallelujah.....My God Reigns!!!!

Wendy said...

You inspired me to do my own post about praises. You can read them on my blog http://wendys-whims.blogspot.com/

Thanks for the inspiration!

Anonymous said...

I praise God for leading me to your blog and to so many other blogs. I praise Him for opening my eyes to a faith that I denied all my life. I praise for the beautiful family that I have. I praise Him for giving me the strength to fight Depression. I praise Him for my wonderful life. I praise Him for giving me a second chance to love him, accept him, and hold him deep in my heart. I praise God for the friends that I have now, rather than sulk in the ones that I've lost.

Mandy Gramkow said...

I praise my Jesus for our Little Ellie who was born at 28 weeks and now is 6 months old and a healthy 13 pounder (well, I hope after tomorrow's doctor's check!) What an amazing God I serve to watch my little Ellie continue to develop, grow, thrive outside of the womb. What a miracle. He held Ellie when I couldn't. I praise Jesus also for allowing me to be by her side in the NICU every one of those 71 days.

Mrs. Joyce said...

Praise God for sending Jesus to die for me. Praise Him for my precious family. Praise Him for my fabulous church, my Emmaus reunion group, my Beth Moore Bible study. Praise Him for over an inch of rain last week!!! Praise Him that two of my daughters and families will be here next week; I see them so rarely. Praise Him for music; it all belongs to Him. Praise Him for eyes to see and ears to hear. Praise Him for my violin studio and every family represented. Praise Him for new beginnings. Praise Him for blogging women who pray!

Christine said...

Praise! although my son has many seizures a day and we have lost what would be are sons personality, we have him!!
Thank you for your blog and your inspiration.

Bless Harper and her LOVING family!!

God Bless~ Christine
all4jake.blogspot.com

Jenn Slayton said...

I am praising the Lord today for my daughter! She is so healthy and fun!! She has the best sense of humor! We are going through tough times financially, but I know God will provide and our family is healthy! So Praise the Lord! Also, I'm grateful for you! Your blog has been a huge inspiration....God's timing is so perfect! I went through a miscarriage at the same time you delivered Harper and my focus was redirected! I am so thankful for that! I was along with others who prayed for her and God answered. When I felt alone, He answered!!! Praise HIM!!!

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Anonymous said...

You really got people to sign in today, huh? I know how overwhelming this can be. I'm overwhelmed with the number of sites that I visit and it's the tiniest tip of the iceberg...I'm thankful that I can pray for so many! And that I can share Scripture with them! Like I'm going to share with you!
Know that I'm always here praying!
Isaiah 55:6-7 Seek ye the LORD while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near: Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon.
Prayer Bears
My email address

Taylor said...

You're so awesome and your daughter is so beautiful!!!

I'm so thankful for my 3 kids and my wonderful loving husband...who are all snuggled in tight asleep, warm sunny days, my job that pays for my beautiful home, I could go on and on and on but I'll stop!!!

Marielle said...

My 6 year old son gives me a daily example of praie, every day since Harper got home, he starts his prayer thanking God for the best day ever, the weather, and Harper being healty and home. Than he asks God to heel Abby and after that he asks if God will heal him. (he has adhd)

Emily Grace said...

Praise- For the fact that I was born into a christian family and have the ability to be an example to others in a troubled world.

Andrea said...

Praise: The Lord healed both of my boys froma very rare blood disorder...no other way to desribe it not happening.

Praise: I have 3 beautiful children & 1 on the way!! What a blessing!

Praise: I have great parents & in-laws that would do anything for me!

Praise: All the snow has FINALLY melted!!

Praise: I am healthy, my husband is healthy...

I could go on and on!!! This was a great idea!!!

Anonymous said...

PRAISE: For this wonderful post, which lifted me up when I've been feeling down

PRAISE: That my husband and I both have good jobs

PRAISE: For my wonderful husband, friends, and family

PRAISE: For the light my daughter has given to so many, as she shines down from Heaven

PRAISE: For the strength He has given me

PRAISE: For my husband and I for finding a worship community that lifts us up and has taken us in

Leah Wentzel said...

i just have to PRAISE GOD for answering my prayer Tuesday pertaining to my husband's boss. I asked God to put his hands around that man and make him quit being...well...mean. AND GOD ANSWERED!!! IMMEDIATELY!

Thank you Lord for caring about my prayers!

KelMel said...

Thank you so much for posting this. I read it yesterday and it stayed on my heart. I decided to make my own post that is similar to yours because you inspired me so much. I hope you don't mind. I didn't figure you would. ;)

By the way, LOVE the pictures. That little outfit is adorable, but Harper makes it as cute as it is!

Blessings,
Kelly
http://www.followfaithfully.com

Lauren said...

You can tell by your response to this post Kelly that people were ready to give some praise in the midst of all the bad news we hear about in the world today. Thank you for the reminder to always give praise in the midst of every circumstance. Love you, my friend!!! :o)

Tammi said...

I love the pictures of Harper in this post...and the outfit- adorable!!

Praising God today...

for His patience and grace towards me.

for restored health after a very challenging journey

for a Godly husband, and 4 healthy children

In a horrible Michigan economy-that my husband has a steady job

for the freedom I have to attend church, Bible studies, prayer groups, and blog about my faith-unlike many of my friends around the world

for life both physical and eternal!

Heather said...

the empty tomb.

gertsbride said...

I'm praising my Jesus today for the new life growing inside of me. My husband and I are expecting our second baby in November and couldn't be happier. Our Saralynn will be 3 in July and is the biggest blessing in our lives. I'm thankful for my growing family and for all God teaches me through them. I praise God, too, for those that are hurting. He says He'll never give us more than we can bear, so the people that are hurting and sorrowful now can take heart that Jesus is holding them safely in His hands. What a testament to them all!

Praising Him,
Mary Beth
LaGrange, Ga

Janelle said...

Hi, my name is Janelle. I have been reading your blog for over a month now. I have never left a comment though. I would like to be added as one of your "blog friends" if you can stand to have one more.
As I have read I find that we have a lot in common. I was also a PK my entire life. I also LOVE Miss America, among other things that I saw listed on your site. I think it is awesome that you are such a prayer warrior, as that is one of my biggest goals...to pray for others.

I will share just one praise that has left me feeling mighty thankful at this time of my life.
My husband was working a labor type job for several years. It was a great company, good pay, good benefits. However, he knew he did not want to labor in kilns the rest of his life. For about a year the company moved him into environmental testing, which got him out of the hard labor type work. He really enjoyed that work, and having an office.
Through out this whole time, I quietly wished he could get a computer type job, because he is great at computers and loves working on them. But usually you have to have prior experience to even be considered. I still hoped.
Well, then towards the end of his employment the two managers started disagreeing whether he should stay in labor or in testing. They both wanted them in their department, but he was being paid as a normal laborer bc there wasn't room in the environmental departments budget for him. Hopefully this makes sense.
They finally decided he would have to go back to labor. He was pretty unhappy and disappointed about.
A very short time later a friend from church suggested he come apply at his company. It is a company that GE owns and they basically design and work software programs for them.
He applied, and mainly got it because they needed someone in the environmental and safety department. It is a totally different job, but he since he had that background, he was knowledgeable in that area. We could totally look back and see God's hand in this you know?
So now, a little a year later, we found out his prior company, who has never laid off or fired ever, let go of their entire "laborers" division.
Wow! I amazed at God's provision, even before we know that we need it. That would have been us today with out a job. Praise the Lord! He is so good to us!

Leigh Ann said...

Praise: Evan's school and the wonderful teachers there that not only help him learn but love him.

Praise: Being able to stay home with Ella Grace every day, which also allows me to drop and pick-up Evan every day so he doesn't have to ride the bus and allows me to take him to therapy that he needs every day.

Praise: Spring is on the way.

Praise: A husband that loves me unconditionally.

Praise: Friends like YOU!

Jaime said...

Great post.

I noticed a picture of Harper over here: http://www.seriouslifemagazine.com/

Carol said...

Great post!

I am thankful for many things and sometimes I forget to thank God for all of them:

*My Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ who loves me even though I'm unlovable at times

*My wonderful husband of almost 15 years

*Our 5 beautiful children

*Dear Hubby's job

*Being able to stay at home with the kids and homeschool

*Warm spring days & beautiful flowers

*My beautiful friends, all of them (including my blog friends)

*Reading, quilting, scrapbooking

*Talking on the phone to a dear friend

*Starting a jogging routine and getting healthier for it.

*Cooking, organizing, and the list goes on.

I praise God for all of these things.

m&msmommy said...

First off, those two pics of Harper are beyond precious. She is SO darn cute!!! (and I can't believe that adorable outfit was only $4!!!! :)

Every morning when I am saying my prayers I praise God that I was given the priveledge of waking up, and seeing my husband and son. (At that point they are both still sleeping, so just praising God that I was able to see them both, and touch them both). I thank God EVERY morning for that because there are far too many people in this world who will up this morning without their loved one(s) so I am SO blessed! I also praise God that I have the ability to wake up, legs to get up and get out of bed and head to the gym. Although 4:30am is AWFULLY early, I'm sure a sick person, a parent who spends days upon days in the hospital with a sick child would trade places with me in a heartbeat!

Such a great idea, and really gets your mind thanking Him for the littel things in life!

The Charton's said...

I am thankful for 2 healthy baby girls, a wonderful hubby, sopportive family, and a new house after being in an apartment for 3 yrs!

Kylie said...

I give Him praise because He's given me the most amazing husband in the world. Our marriage is stronger than ever and I know he is the only other person in the world who loves my kids like I do! I give Him praise for my 2 beautiful, beautiful children who are healthy and perfect in every way. I praise Him because just yesterday we were all 3 singing along to "He reigns" in the car waving our hands around and rejoicing-- (my children are 3 and 1 so this was REALLY sweet!)
I praise Him because even before He gave me my dear family, He gave me LIFE in Him. Even without the gifts He's given, He rescued a fearful child (me!) and called me His own. How can I keep from praising?! :)

Beth said...

My husband and I tried for 3 years to get pregnant with our second child. We were told it would never happen and tried in-vitro, but as soon as I started taking the meds, I got multiple blood clots in my lungs and almost died. I was told to never try in-vitro again. So, we just put it in the Lord's hands. As soon as we started being truly obedient to him (especially with our tithe) we got pregnant! Our second son was born on election day last year and we are so blessed! I praise Him every day for my beautiful kids.

Caroline said...

what a wonderful post~ THANK YOU GOD!!!

Amanda said...

Great post Kelly. I needed the reminder today! It is gray and rainy here, but it was sunny, warm and flip-flop worthy yesterday! :-) Hallelujah! I'm grateful for the blessings of my husband, my furry kids and my wonderful extended family. I'm also grateful for your blog and for the community of Godly women I've found on blogspot. Thanks again. :-)

Julie said...

Today I am praising Him for:
-Having a job in these tough times
- Knowing my family is happy and healthy
- Friends that are there for me in good times and in bad
- Wearing a dress to work now that we finally have a little sunshine
- for Him taking care of the kids that I work with and helping to guide them
- For waking up in a warm bed when so many don't

Great post Kelly! Thanks for making me remember the blessings from Him that I am thankful for!

Keri said...

Wonderful post.
I praise Him for the countless numbers of blessings he gives to us even when we forget to give him praise! He is so good to us. Thank you for the reminder that we have a LOT to be thankful for!!!

Linette said...

I thank God for my beautiful daughter we adopted almost 4 years ago. I too never thought I would have a child but now I get to love her and play with her every day. I'm so thankful God gave us the miracle of adoption. I know many who read your blog are struggling with infertility..it's not the end. God does have a plan. I'm also thankful for your blog (I'm a new reader). I found you when Harper was in the hospital. God is using your family in big ways.:)Thanks for reminding us we have so much to be thankful for every day!

Laura White Photography said...

Hi Kelly... Harper looks EXTRA cute in the polka dot outfit.... I agree...Praise God for Walmart!!! (lol)
Here are other things in my life that I MUST praise him for...
1. SALVATION-which includes Grace and Mercy new every morning!! I am incredibly humbled when I realize that we don't get what we truly deserve! We'd all be in alot of trouble if that were the case.
2. I praise him for MY FAMILY...Specifically 2 little blonde boys who keep me going everyday. Jack (who will be 5 in just a few weeks) and JoshBrody (who turned 2 at the end of December). I don't know what I did to deserve God giving me two angel boys to take care of but I praise him EVERYTIME a thought of them cross my mind.
I praise Him for a husband that works hard and is helpful! And I'm praise God that He has Byron's plan of salvation ready for him anytime he's ready to recieve it. (Help me pray that he excepts that someday soon)
I praise Him for two WONDERFUL Godly parents that are ALWAYS willing to help us in ANY way we need it. Including allowing us to live with them after my hubby lost his job AND they refuse to take any money from us so that we can put it in savings to get back on our feet. I see God in them with every move they make.
3. I praise him that I have my dream job ...I get to photograph people's most special occasions!! I praise Him that he's helping my business to grow and one day it will be a full time job that allows a genorous second income!
4. I praise God that I know there are fellow believers out there in blog land that I can reach out to with only the click of a mouse!!! Kelly-YOU are a blessing!
5. I'm praise God for a WONDERFUL church that I have called home for most of my life. And that I get to take my boys there so they can be loved on too.
Okay... I could go on and on. I'm so glad I get the opportunity to share ALL my blessings with the world!!
Blessings to you,Scott,Harper,and Dawson!!! Enjoy the days when you can camp out on the couch all day. All to soon she will be everywhere and you can't sit down at all during the day. It's alot of work but WELL WORTH IT!!

Sonya said...

When I first read your post a song from one of Lauren's cds popped into my head. It says before the song that when someone does something for you we give them thanks and thanking God is called praising him. And the song starts out, "Praise him, Praise him all ye little children, God is love, God is love" That cd is Lauren's favorite and I enjoy listening to it too!!

Praise God that he gave me a beautiful daughter and a wonderful husband. I am so thankful for my parents and my brother and his soon to be wife. Praise him that both my husband and I have a job and that we have a roof over our heads!

Anonymous said...

What a wonderful post! I smiled at your description of riding in the car, listening to praise music, it was so surreal to me. Often singing at the tops of my lungs and tears streaming down my face, those moments are precious to me and probably sound silly to others.
During these economic times, and when it seems spiritual warfare is at it's peak, praising Him is so welcoming. I praise Him the most right now for spiritual family. You that I have never met, and many others on-line, it is so encouraging to "be" with others in the family of God. What a day that will be, when our JESUS we shall see!

The Flesher Family said...

Yippie!! Among all the bad each day there is so so much good! Thanks for reminding us that when we are on our knees we must give praise for ALL the He has given us. If I stop for just one minute and look out the window or around my house I could praise him all day with just the things that I see:)
I praise Him for:

-hugs from kids- I am a 1st grade teacher and I don't think I would make it through 1 day without there little hugs.

-my car boy I like to exercise but if I had to walk everywhere I don't know what I would do!

-A Godly husband who loves me more than I realize.

-Taco Bueno...this girl can't go a week without it.

-flowers...they make me smile.

-my womens Bible study....those girls love me no matter what happens in life.

and so very much more. I think I will take today on with a new perspective. Thanks Kelly! and have a great day with that precious Harper.

Lindsey

Beth said...

Hi Kelly! I have reef flip-flops too! I love them. I have had them since 2000--when I bought them for a trip to Hawaii and they are so comfy!

Harper just gets cuter and cuter! I love her little outfit!

Thank you for brightening my day!

B. Yarbrough said...

So, I have been a lurker to your blog since Harper's birth. I have been praying for all of you since then but have never commented until today. I am thankful for TONS but especially for my salvation, family, husband, and 2 healthy boys ~ Rome, 4 and Nash, 15 months. By the way, Nash would like to be added to Harper's approved dating list (ha!). I know that this is suppose to be about thankfulness but please say a prayer for Nash as he is having tubes put in on Tuesday and having his adnoids removed. I know that God will take care of him but a few extra prayers won't hurt! Thanks!

Amy said...

Great post, Kelly! So uplifting and so right on. I praise Him for my faith, for my 2 wonderful children and loving husband and family, for our jobs and a place to live, the sunny days and cold nights, the ability to give our children experiences that many kids don't get.... Basically EVERYTHING!

Dawn H said...

Thank you for the great post.

I praise him for giving me a wonderful life with a great husband, great kids and a great extended family.

I praise him for all the medical technology he has provided the doctors with that not only inabled me to have my twins, but saved their lives after they came early.

I praise him for watching over my son each time he has heart surgery and all the procedure that come along the way. Thank you for my healthy happy precious son.

I praise him that my husband is able to have a great job that provides wonderfully for our family.

I praise him for the great friends I have that keep my spirits up.

Kelly, I thank you for posting your prayer request, because if I can reach out and just help one Mom walk in the shoes that I have walked in with my sons heart surgeries, you have helped not only them but me. God took me thru this journey and I like to think it was so I could be there to reach out my hand and heart to the Mom's facing it today. I praise you for being such a wonderful blogger friend.

I love your blog and have read it everyday since Harper was born. Thank you for sharing your journey.

Martha & Al said...

I am 20 weeks pregnant with a healthy baby boy! We have waited years for this little guy and every moment of waiting is worth it to receive the gift that God has for us in Jeremiah! Praise God for promises kept in His perfect timing!

Amy said...

I love to read your blog. I especially loved this post. It's so hard to stay positive sometimes when you hear so much negative in the world.

PRAISES:

My husband, 2 year old son, and a baby girl on her way.
2 good, steady jobs even in this uncertain economy.
A beautiful new home and a new(er) vehicle.
Great family and friends.
Our health.
Spring weather.
Pedicures.
Cherry Coke.

:)

Anonymous said...

I love your post today. I have been blue lately and this really perked me up. I've followed your pregnancy and prayed for Harper everyday she was in the hospital. I lost my daughter two years ago and thank God everyday for the 15 months we had with her. Praise for my family, friends, home and job. And Praise for my favorite things: cereal, pajamas, fuzzy socks and all things pink/green. I am on your prayer blog hopping for another child. Thanks for all you do for the "blog world".

Shannon

Lynn said...

Hi Kelly,

PRAISE for your blog! What a beautiful & positive topic! There are so many things we can give praise for but we tend to get wraapped up in all the bad stuff that we forget the good & beautiful world He created.

Thank you for reminding us to stop and "smell the roses" and give thanks.

PRAISE for my wonderful and loving husband of 14 years! We have no children but do have 3 dogs so I'm giving praise for them!

PRAISE for life, that I am employed! There are too many things to list! Thank you.


Blessing on your family!

The Momma said...

Kelly,
Your story has been so uplifting!! I love reading about how well Harper is doing. I actually wish that I knew you, you seem like such a wonderful person and a great friend to have!!! I also wish we could find a church family like you are apart of!!! You are one lucky lady!!! I have had to stop clicking on the links you put up though just because I cry everytime I see all the babies. I cannot imagine being the one who recieves all these requests!!!

As far as praises!!! I thank God every day for the wonderful life that I have. I have a husband that loves me, a little girl that lights up our world, a job that I love, and family and friends that are amazing!!!! With God all things are possible!!!

Karah said...

I love your praise post yesterday. We have so much to be thankful for and thanks for reminding us to Praise him for all of our blessings. I thank God everyday for all my blessings. I also say Praise to him because through your blog I have met one of the greatest woman out there. Newlywed Stilettos and I have become the best of friends and talk every day thanks to your blog. Its so nice to share everything in common with someone who lives 500 miles away. Give harper lots of kisses and I love to see your daily updates. She is such a cutie
Karah- TX

the day's said...

at this exact moment:
a healthy, happy, fat, little baby boy curled up in my lap, laughing at dora and saying "mommeeee", as he fiddles with my fingers.
could life BE any better?!
:)

ilovepink said...

I was having a "I am going crazy...look at this messy house....I can't get anything done day"! Then, I read your post, looked at the sweet faces of my two beautiful, sleeping girls, and realized something - I am happy and blessed to have them to keep me so busy. So many people long for children and can't have them for whatever reason. God has granted me the opportunity to be a Mommy to my two little darlings and for that, I PRAISE HIM!

Sarah said...

I have so many reasons to praise the Lord that I can't list them all. Pretty good health, good job, good church, great friends, good family, good apartment, good car, good doctors and health professionals, good memories, good Christian heritage.

Thanks for the reminder to praise. I've had some hard things happen lately and have failed to praise God for the abundance of blessings He's given me--including reading a blog by a great and godly gal and her beautiful baby girl whom I will probably never meet until we all get to Heaven! :)

Thanks for always making my day. God bless you!

Sarah Robbins said...

What an encouraging blog post. In scripture, we are told that God does not withhold any good thing from those that love him (Psalm 84). So no matter what he gives us, we can trust that it is a good gift from our perfect Father in heaven who knows exactly what we need- and who does not simply give us what we want. I praise God for that and for his truth that he is working all things together for my good, but more importantly for his own glory (Romans 8:28).

Thank you for the reminder!

SadMommy3434 said...

I've been reading your blog since Harper was in the hospital. I've continued to read your blog and I enjoy it very much.

I am a mother to a angel baby named Cylas. He passed away January 15th, 2008. I also have a daughter who will be five at the end of the month.

But I would really like for you to help me pray about a certain situation. I am currently trying to get custody of my cousin's daughter. She will be three months old on the 23rd. She is currently living with me but nothing is set in stone. I am so afraid to open my heart up to her. I don't want her mommy to change her mind.

I would like for you to pray that this situation works out. Pray that I am able to officially get custody of Teela. Also, pray for her mommy and daddy. They are on drugs and need help.

Harper is so precious!! Thanks for sharing your family with so many.

Melody said...

Thank you, Kelly! I have been in despair all week over our finances! I don't know where our next groceries will come from or how we will EVER get out from under our debt. But, I am so thankful for a healthy beautiful daughter! And to Jesus for saving me!

Miss Mommy said...

My praise would be for my two beautiful healthy girls and the fact that I get to stay home with them each day and watch them grow.

Elyse said...

Thank you so much for reminding me to praise God and count my blessings! I am so thankful for a husband who is so sweet to make me a pot of coffee this morning.:) I am also thankful for two very sweet little girls that the Lord has given me. There are just to many things to list,but I will continue to praise God for all that He has given me.

Anonymous said...

I am praising God for my three precious children (and the fact that they are asleep/resting right now), for the beautiful weather, and for the fact that I can go to Walmart and get that adorable polka-dotted outfit for only $4 for my third daughter who does not need anymore clothes!

The Shabby Princess said...

I am grateful for wondeful blogging inspiration, for your sweet Harper and your sweet spirit that we get to experience via blog land. I am grateful for my health, my body that is strong enough to run, jump and play, my sweet dogs, who were both rescued from the pound, my husband, I am grateful that I have a home to rest my head each night, I am grateful for spring flowers and the renewed sense of hope found in spring. The gorgeous sky, the fact that I can see it... You're right, it's so easy to see the strength of God when you're surround by Springtime.

Jennifer said...

I have SOOOO much to be thankful for. It would take days to write it all out, but I can sum it up by saying that I am thankful God has a plan for my life that he reveals in some way every single day. I think that all the blessing in my life are part of his perfect plan and for that I am so thankful!

KathyJock said...

I praise God that I found your blog! It has been a source of inspiration, laughter, tears and a true ministry to me! I feel like I know you and Harper! We do have so much to be thanful for and if we keep our eyes on that and remember Jer. 29:11, we know that God has plans for us that should keep us praising him daily!!

Katie said...

Chances are you won't get to read this but Harper is one of my biggest praises! You know me, I am not that emotional and defiantely don't let anyone know if I am but I lost sleep over the thought of you losing your little one.Chris and I prayed hard over her and these other prayer requests which are now praises.
Other praises; really lets call them what they are: Miricles:
-Saving Baby Harper
-Saving Baby Soffie "she had a moller pregnancy and the Doctors told the mom that either she needed to abort Soffie or she was going to get cancer and most likely die. She didn't listen and the baby is still growing and the moller cells are diminishing
-Curing cancer from Mrs. Shulte
-Curing Cancer from Brandon
-Saving Loving Choices babies
-Christ saving us!!

Love ya girl- Katie Allen

Hannah said...

Giving praises for my healthy nine week old twins! God has so richly blessed our lives in the last year! Also, thankful for my four and a half year old that has adjusted well to her new brother and sister!
And one last one is that I am thankful that I am able to enjoy my babies and take in every minute.

Hannah

Claire said...

Lovely words! I love counting my blessings....it's pretty much the main reason I have a blog! :-)

Life can be hard....but more than anything, life is full of joy and blessings!

Cxx

Molly said...

I am praising God for letting my little sister (she has 2 cochlear implants) have the ability to hear and her language has expanded so much this past year. At one point we didn't think she would ever talk and now she can carry a convo with you. The Lord works in mysterious ways. I love Him!!!!
~MOlly P

Krystal said...

I just want to say Harper is the cutest thing ever. I finally joined the blogging world. I thought I'd give it a try. I have way to much to list that I'm thankful for. I guess the most important thing is that God sent his son to die on the cross for us!

Jenji said...

My blessings are
My hubby
My family
Our home
My husband and I both having a job.
My friends
and my little black cat.
God is good:)

Ellagator said...

Kelly,
I've been reading your blog for a few months now and I love it! You are the sweetest person ever! I just wanted to ask you where you get Harper's bow bands (like the blue one). My daughter is almost one and has no hair and we love putting bows on her. My email is Kbremer@kualumni.org if you have time and my name is Kendra :)

whit said...

I have so many things to be thankful for: my Savior's grace and mercy, my beautiful little boy & wonderful husband, being able to stay home with my little one, and so many more...today I had an unexpected praise. Belk's sale...all winter items $4.98. But here is something even better....a beautiful sweater in a size SMALL that fit my perfect 10 body:) ....that is right a size small that fit me!!!! I usually wouldn't even try, grab the size large and hope a med, might do... yipee a size small for me!!!

Anonymous said...

I lost my first Son after a complication after a surgery. He was just 8 weeks old. I am now blessed with an adorable son again. I miss my son, Cooper so much. I am so thankful I have my second son with me here on earth and I will see my cooper some day soon.
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/cooperjoekim

http://bradynkim.wordpress.com/

Jessica said...

I am on your list for "praying for a baby." I am PREGNANT, and just found out a little bit ago! We are excited, but nervous. We lost twins in January and were not supposed to be able to have children, but God had other plans for us! Please keep us in your prayers. Just thought I'd give you a MAJOR PRAISE!!!

Emily said...

Praise the Lord that my baby girl is doing well so far in the NICU and making little progresses every day.

Lindsey Poulos said...

Praise for a beautiful, spontaneous day at the beach with my 5 year old twins, fun practice at soccer to follow, then yummy snow-cones, followed by a wonderful friend rescuing us from the snow-cone place when I locked the keys in the car! What a great day! God is so good!

Tiff Blakey said...

My 3.5 year old twins have that same dress. Love it!

Anyway, I'm praising God for my wonderfully crazy, hyper, healthy daughters, my husband's new job, and my son's health, his growing lungs and every single ounce he gains. 2 lbs 5 oz at birth--just hit 11 pounds at 6 months old.

Melanie said...

LOVED this post!!!! I've had a rough few weeks with some things in my life that didn't turn out the way I'd hoped for, but I have faith and know that God has a bigger and better plan! I've been praising him this week for the things I do have like a wonderful husband, healthy children, jobs, vehicles, roof over our head, food to eat.
and I am right there with you with flip flops, beautiful weather, facebook, cards in the mail, ocean/beach! We sometimes forget to praise our awesome God for those little things! :o)

You are such an inspiration! I LOVE your blog and keeping up with your family!!! Hope you have a wonderful weekend!!!

Molly W. said...

Amen! (first off, I think this first pic of Harper is one of the cutest yet!). Praising him for sunshine in Ireland and for caring about every little detail of my life.

Bailey's Leaf said...

I took your praise challenge. Just read! Thanks for the inspiration!

http://baileysleaf.blogspot.com/2009/03/lets-give-him-some-praise.html

Valerie said...

Not enough room here for all of my Praises, he blesses me soo much too! But here's a few:

Praise Him for feeling a tons better today than I have all week.

Praise Him for all of my wonderful real friends and bloggy friends.

Priase Him for allowing my entire family to be so close.

Praise Him for this wonderful life he has given me.

Praise Him for a working computer and the internet. (Hey wouldn't have met all of you without it!)

Have a great weekend everyone!

Me said...

Everyday I praise God for how He truly does use all things for His glory. I am a survivor of child sexual abuse and He has used me to start a ministry at my church for women who are recovering from sexual abuse... I have also been blogging our support group lessons since January and am now reaching men and women around the globe! I am so very grateful that He took this horrible circumstance and has given me an incredible ministry and completely renewed youth.

Lindsee Lou said...

By your last list of praises, I can tell that if we were friends in real life, we would get along great. Seriously! Purses, big earings...and so on. That is so my love language.

As for praises, I am so thankful for my job that I absolutely love (Girl's Ministry Director), my sweet friends, and my precious family that I just spent spring break with.

Bethany said...

What a perfect post for me to read right now :) I love, LOVE Reef flip flops, I got my first pair back in '06 or early '07 and I think I'll have to break down and get a new pair this spring/summer. The best!

SweetTeaOnTheRiver said...

I totally give praise for being able to read this blog and be reminded that God has given you a gift to spiritually uplift all of us!

I praise God, everyday, that our 17 year old daughter who just had a third ACL knee surgery is finally on the mend, has a great attitude and always has a smile on her face.

I give praise for our jobs, during tough times, upcoming spring break :) food on the table every night and end of Lent in sight. It's been a tough one this year, and has totally made me reexamine myself and my faith. This has really be a "rebirth" for me and I'm really looking forward to Easter this year!

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