Most of the time, I smile. A lot. I'm happy more often than not and I know I have a joy in my heart that no one can take away. But sometimes I cry.
Sometimes all the smiling and laughing in the world isn't enough to comfort a troubled heart.
Sometimes I feel God has a way of moving things/people out of your life so you can just see Him.
When you feel isolated and alone, maybe it's not meant for you to try and call up your best buddy but to kinda step away and seek God.
Why did I post this? I dunno. Maybe someone else is going through right now too. So you hang in there. I will hang in there and we will be just fine.
I know that right now I'm in the fire, but when I come out it will be as pure gold.
Thank you for this...it's like you are talkin' just to me...I needed a bit of encouragement.
:-)
Posted by: lola | December 17, 2009 at 03:00 PM
When I have those times, it's as if I can't even think of who to call. My mind goes blank. That's my sign that it's meant for me to call on God. And ONLY God. Cry until you get it all out. Gain strength from Him to keep going. And know that when it's over, you'll be much better.
Posted by: Nikki | December 17, 2009 at 03:04 PM
100% correct.
Posted by: urbanknitrix | December 17, 2009 at 03:13 PM
girl why did this just make me cry????? I guess it's because I hate to see people I care about going through! You are absolutely right, sometimes we need to gain our strength from the Lord! It is what he wants us to do anyway! (((((((((((((((((((Hugs)))))))))))))))))))))
Posted by: dana | December 17, 2009 at 03:25 PM
hugs to you adrinne...i have this picture of myself, and it reminds me of a time that God brought me out of the storm...that He tried to get me to see I was going into before I went into it...and I didn't listen, but being the God that He is, He still brought me out..thinking of it and reflecting back gives me that Shekinah Glory!!
Posted by: T.T. | December 17, 2009 at 03:37 PM
ahhh I hate seeing you sad...never even met you and I still hate it....can't wait for the dark cloud to move on over and the sun to come shining again....but sometimes when we don't experience sadness we end up taking happiness for granted.
Posted by: Melanie | December 17, 2009 at 03:40 PM
Adrienne, you are a poet!
Posted by: Elaray | December 17, 2009 at 04:13 PM
Peace and blessings to you, Adrienne, while you're in the storm and when you come out. Just know that you're surrounded by a bunch of people you don't know personally, but who wish you the very best nonetheless.
Posted by: carlitadee | December 17, 2009 at 04:17 PM
i know how you feel huney--i've been this way since my daughter was shot--but i put it all in God's hands--He'll be there right by your side--crying is good for the soul--remain blessed my dear!
Posted by: EssenseVibez | December 17, 2009 at 04:32 PM
I understand where you're coming from. A large part of my year has been like this. Remember as His Word says "His strength is made perfect through your weakness". It's in these very moments of lowliness that you gain the greatest insight into God. Just keep holding on. Remember he's got great plans for you--Jer 29:11-13. And he's committed to fulfilling them. Keep holding on he won't let you fall, ever.....
Posted by: Victoria Baylor | December 17, 2009 at 04:36 PM
Very profound and I am still amazed at how vulnerable you allow yourself to be. That takes so much strength. It's been a rough year for me but all in all, the good Lord has pulled me through and I feel stronger and wiser. Crying is nourishment for the soul, if you can believe that, but definitely hang in there. The sun will shine again.
Posted by: Sharon | December 17, 2009 at 04:48 PM
do you know ow much i admire you?! thanks for sharing your heart with us and here's a ((hug)). sometimes you just need one of those.
Posted by: lisa (momy4him) | December 17, 2009 at 05:33 PM
wow, I needed this at this. just wow..
*hugs* hang in there and I will too.
Posted by: Trina | December 17, 2009 at 05:34 PM
Crying is good sometimes....hang in there. Sending prayers and hugs to you.
Posted by: Maria | December 17, 2009 at 06:09 PM
Trust....I understand *hugs*
Posted by: Jenifer | December 17, 2009 at 06:42 PM
I'm having one of those seasons as well. I needed this. Thanks.
Posted by: stacey p | December 17, 2009 at 06:56 PM
xoxoxoxoxox
Posted by: Kristi | December 17, 2009 at 10:19 PM
There's a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance....and they all serve a purpose. I so understand being in the fire. Praying with and for you.
Posted by: NON-Superwoman | December 17, 2009 at 11:10 PM
Beautiful- and oh so right! God bless your heart!
Posted by: Arlene Murrin | December 18, 2009 at 07:15 AM
{{{hugs}}} to you. You're absolutely right, sometimes your Earthly friends/family can't help. That's when you have to seek your Heavenly Father. He will make it all make sense and make it OK.
Thru it all just keep trusting in Him and keep smiling :-)
Posted by: KeeKee | December 18, 2009 at 08:04 AM
It's been a hard year with tough loses. Hopefully you'll find what you need during this season of Love and Giving. Enjoy your thoughts. Wishing you and yours a Happy Christmas Season.
Posted by: Beth Conky | December 18, 2009 at 08:22 AM
You are so right! Trying to keep things going because your family need and depend on you is hard sometimes. I often fine myself hiding my emotions. So, there are times when I'm feeling great then I'll get this overwhelming feeling and I would start to cry. From your first few words I begin to cry because I truly understand what you are talking about. Here is a line from a song we sing in church, "I'll pray for you.... you pray for me, and watch god change things". Best Wishes!
Posted by: Charlene McGill | December 18, 2009 at 09:26 AM
Tons of hugs and lots of love headed your way.
Posted by: Flora | December 18, 2009 at 09:56 AM
I don't want you to be sad. But I do understand. Do whatever you have to do to get to your "happy place". I will say a prayer for you.
Posted by: Nik | December 18, 2009 at 10:07 AM
Life is so full of ups and downs. It's hard sometimes, but there's always a bright spot on the other side.
Hugs to you. Hoping you have a good day and wonderful weekend!
Posted by: Cheryl | December 18, 2009 at 10:11 AM
Adrienne,
In this post and photo I see myself. I have been going through a lot in the past year, better yet, most of my life. Thanks for reminding me that there is light at the end of the tunnel. Be blessed!
Posted by: Babes | December 18, 2009 at 11:10 AM
I understand and can relate totally to you. I so needed this today - most of the time I cry on the inside which is not always good to do either. Being a single mother of 4 children it gets so, so hard to be strong sometimes, but I do and go on because I have mustard seed FAITH that God is going to bless me tremendously.
Those tears you cry will turn into diamonds from Heaven above, I promise you.
Posted by: Kendall | December 18, 2009 at 11:14 AM
We cry because we need to. Let your tears flow.
God puts so many things in our paths only to perfect us. He is working such beauty in you...enough so that He's given you confidence to share your joy and pain with others. And that sharing does much more than you will ever know. Much love to you Girlfriend. You are always in my heart.
You know I'm at work pissed 'cause you just made my mascara run!
Posted by: Dei | December 18, 2009 at 11:18 AM
Boo, Boo, Boo, it's good to know you understand what I have been feeling inside lately. You are so right that sometimes God takes people/things out of the picture so that you can just focus on him. I have been weepy for the past couple of days and hate that I havent had the time to at least really talk to God about what is in my heart because I am so busy taking care of the family. Maybe later 'cause I can't do it here at work right now.
Posted by: Charisse | December 18, 2009 at 11:31 AM
((((HUGS))))....sorry you are going thru right now but like you posted when it is all said and done, you will be pure as gold.
Posted by: Shawn | December 18, 2009 at 11:48 AM
Bless you sweetheart, tears are a cleansing process. Hugs,
Bev
Posted by: Bev Love | December 18, 2009 at 12:06 PM
Awwwww A! You are right and you will be alright..Lots of Love and Hugs to you!
Posted by: Kisha | December 18, 2009 at 12:53 PM
It is called Conection!Sometimes we feel overwhelmed and there is nothing else to do but cry, talking doesn,t help and you are right calling someone up is not an oPtion. So what do you do? CRY! SCREAM! WRITE! PRAY! Sometimes telling other people does you no good, because there is a 50/50 chance that the person who you talk to one on one will understand you, or not care because they have problems of their own or they believe you need to get over yourself, because there are things that are more important.Sometime keeping it to yourself is a coin toss because keeping things botled up can cause more stress because you think you have no release. That is why writing what you did is a form of release, by purging yourself, brings like thinking people to the table to express what they feel, to validate that we are not alone and that we are allowed to feel,cry, and live. Crying like cleaning is anoter way of spring cleaning and making way for the new things to come and to put away or resolve the old. Keep writing and we will respond in kind. GOD BLESS
Posted by: Virginia J | December 18, 2009 at 01:07 PM
Amen!!! Spoken like a true child of God. Hang in there. God bless.
Posted by: Cennetta | December 18, 2009 at 03:51 PM
I hope you're not still crying, whatever it is this too shall pass. God gave us tears for a reason but I hope you don't shed too many more.
Posted by: Tanya | December 18, 2009 at 05:56 PM
Sometimes God takes us THROUGH to get TO. Just wait on the Lord. You're in my prayers.
Posted by: Patricia Richardson | December 18, 2009 at 07:34 PM
this makes me so sad. i know you are a wonderful person, so i cannot under who would have the nerves to make you cry.
hang in there.
Posted by: Don | December 19, 2009 at 01:31 AM
Pray and have faith, things will work out one way or the other. God bless!
Posted by: Alethia | December 19, 2009 at 11:53 AM
We cry because we have a heart and we feel.
We feel the presence of those who have left us to be with God. Tomorrow marks four years since my mother die unexpectedly. I cry.
We feel the presence of those we love dearly who are here with us. Tomorrow is my husband’s birthday. I smile.
I pray that you smile more than you cry. Hugs.
Posted by: Mpressive Threadz | December 19, 2009 at 12:26 PM
Big hugs to you!
Posted by: bunny | December 20, 2009 at 02:58 PM
Thanks so much for posting this! I so needed it today. Thank you for your honesty. God brings us through to bring us out! It takes revelation to see His manifestation. Love ya girl!
Posted by: Rolana | December 20, 2009 at 07:00 PM
Yes, we go through.....but think about when u get on the other side of through. Go through....with Jesus.
Posted by: Sewingshay | December 21, 2009 at 02:48 AM
Sometimes we have to cry people and situations out of our lives. You are in prayers.
Posted by: Neecha | December 21, 2009 at 09:44 AM
Adrienne!
This photo just made me so sad in my heart too! My goodness, it caught me off guard. You are so sweet and I'm so sorry you're hurting. I know that it won't last forever and you have a supportive family that will help you get through this. I love a good cry myself so, thank you for confirming that it's OK to cry and we'll be Ok!
Posted by: tanyetta | December 21, 2009 at 01:24 PM
What a lovely post Adrienne. Thank you.
Posted by: Gorgeous Things | December 21, 2009 at 07:40 PM
do not cry, Adrienne. Merry Christmas from Barcelona, for you and yours
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Posted by: melissa | December 23, 2009 at 05:56 AM
Sometimes I cry too, Adrienne and and it's okay. At those times there may be no words to express why or even the need to talk to someone. I think everyone should have a good cry every now and then, it's hard to avoid when you have a heart and you feel...Thanks for such a wonderful post.
Posted by: Tiffany | December 23, 2009 at 01:58 PM
Wonderful post!
And as you already know where I have been rollercoasting for the past 3 monhts.
Yep with God we will be alright!
Posted by: Stacey _CrimsonPurl | December 27, 2009 at 06:08 PM
Yes, it would be nice if life could be easy...as my grandma would say "Just keep on livin' baby" (I miss her....)
always in my prayer - a better day is comin'
Posted by: karen j | December 28, 2009 at 11:57 AM
Awww girl.. this is weeks late, but I hope you're out of that funk.
Posted by: yaiAnn | December 29, 2009 at 03:40 PM
My mind goes blank. That's my sign that it's meant for me to call on God. And ONLY God. Cry until you get it all out.
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