Sunday, November 15, 2009

thanks more

I am sharing this for Spiritual Sunday . You can click on the link to see what others have shared today.

I am thankful for how the Lord has helped my youngest son. I have written about this on my cottage blog. He didn't graduate from college this past spring because of one required course which he could not pass. He flunked it 3 times (with low 20's). We felt he ,therefore, would not graduate after putting so much time and effort into his college years! It was a very low point for us all! God used it immensely in my son's life to teach him humility, courage, dependency on God and so many other things.

His commander in ROTC told him he needed to make another try. We were against this---it didn't seem to make sence. However since ROTC had paid for much of his schooling ,we needed to follow his commander's advice. The college required him to take this course at their school. So since August he has been commuting 5 hours round trip, 3 times a week. (During the summer we sent him to spend a month with his older brother who works for Microsoft--this made sence since the course he was flunking was a difficult computer course ---his brother tutored him in the off hours. Since his brother is 3,000 miles away he has continued to help him online). We have been so blessed by all of this. He is averaging an A!!! We are all in shock.....but Lord willing, he will get his degree in December and his Second Lieutenant (gold bars).

It is amazing the kinds of lessons we as parents learn from our children. My youngest son has had difficulty all through his school years, but he has always pressed on and worked so diligently and has accomplished so many things that we really thought were impossible. I am thankful for the ways God has always opened doors for him and lead him step by step. All of this has tought me and continued to teach me much. I give thanks for God's patience and direction, His strength, and his provision with us all.

25 comments:

  1. Dear Nannykim,
    Hi!
    Good to hear from you. May you have a wonderful Thanksgiving.

    When I went shopping with my daughter and DIL we did shop at GAP and BabyGap.

    I seldom shop malls, but this was a special ocassion with Girls Night Out to buy baby clothing also maternity clothing for a DIL I seldom see. We had a great time! This little grandbaby will be born in February, Lord willing.

    God bless you,
    d

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  2. What an inspiring post. So glad he hung in there and congrats to him!

    Christi @ A Southern Life

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  3. Such an inspiring post! God is so good and has helped your dear son to find a way to get the grades he needed. God bless him. Yes, our children are used by the Lord many times to teach us many lessons. Thank you for sharing and have a beautiful Sunday.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  4. Thanks for sharing this part of your life. I'm so pleased your son kept on keeping on and that he is succeeding. It makes me think of Romans 8:28.

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  5. Thank you for sharing this encouraging post. It proves we should never give up and with God all things are possible.
    Blessings,
    Charlotte

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  6. This is a beautiful accounting of God's continued work in our lives! He does teach us so much through our children...He uses them to tenderize our hearts so that we are receptive to His counsel in so many ways.

    So happy for you and your son's accomplishments...praising God and rejoicing with you!

    God bless,

    Mary

    p.s. thanks for sharing about your granny dress! So nice to know that there are sisters out there that had similar weddings...we might have been short on money, but we were rich with love!

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  7. Thanks for sharing, so inspirational.

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  8. I'm so happy for you and your son! God is SO good. This is such a happy story I just love it.
    God Bless,
    Ginger

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  9. What a wonderful post. Your son is to be praised for his perseverance.

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  10. Wonderful, Nannykim!! Praise God! The Lord's blessing on him.

    And I like the new look of your blog, not that the old one was bad.

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  11. Thank you so much for visiting my blog and leaving a comment regarding my post. It makes me cry thinking of your friend, so young dying from the same terrible disease that my friend now faces. On a lighter note, congrats on your son's graduation in December! It takes a lot of perseverance to continue and not give up! That's a sure sign of future success!

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  12. Oh PRAISE GOD that your son chose to be obedient and took the class again and is doing soo well. How proud and happy you all must be. This is wonderful...Your son obviously has learned to be diligent and keep working at something and it pays off. God must have something wonderful in mind for him to do with him life. Have a great week. Blessings to you, Debbie

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  13. Praise to God indeed. Congratulations to your son, and a job well done keeping the faith. I remember my college years and all the effort it required. I will keep your son in my prayers that he continues with dedication, strength, and confidence. ~ Yoli :)

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  14. Great post. so glad he is doing well. That uttering must have made a big difference. Brothers can work wonders (o: well God ultimately. God is good. we are praying for our younger son to get on at some police department. He has been applying for a year now...testing and almost making it then not. How hard is that on your self esteem. He is still trying (o:

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  15. As far as a tree goes, my ideas were pretty much the same as the ideas left in comments. Could you put a note on a community board (like at church or in a grocery store) saying you are looking for one? Good luck. I like the white look on the pic you posted 9o:

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  16. What a wonderful testimony of determination! Great for him!!!
    God bless..

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  17. That is so awesome! Congratulations to him for doing so well! God is wonderful!

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  18. I'm so happy for you all. God is so good! Thanks for sharing this encouraging post reminding us all not to give up but to seek God's will and rely on His strength.

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  19. Wow!!!! your son is amazing for not fighting doing it again. Thank God for his spirit, your other son jumping in to help him and for the commander who insisted he not give up but try again. I learn from my kids sooo much. Loved this...thank you for sharing it. Sarah

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  20. It isn't always easy, but we parents go through a lot to see that our children excel. You certainly sound like caring parents..and if it is hard for you, can you imagine how your son must feel?
    It sounds like all is going well now..and I say..good for him..and thank heavens he has had your support through it all.
    Hugs,
    Mona

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  21. Hi Nannykim,
    Praise GOd! Perhaps through all of these trials with school the Lord is helping your son to rely FULLY on Him to provide - I say this because I am going to college too and I know from MY experience that there is no way apart from God that I could receive the grades that I do now! I don't have the memory anymore that I did when I was younger and it is a CONSTANT struggle to stay ahead of the game. I KNOW that your son will do fine - look at how he is continuing to perservere! I am VERY impressed!
    God's richest blessing to you and your wonderful son!
    Warmly,
    Kymber

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  22. Oh, what a wonderful story! Snif.

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  23. Nice fill someone in on and this fill someone in on helped me alot in my college assignement. Say thank you you as your information.

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