About 35 years ago, my best friend hit one hardship after another. Her husband cheated on her, and almost immediately broke his leg (not at work). While trying to care for him and mend their marriage, she had to try to support her family which included 4 small children. They had to move into a single wide trailer to make ends meet. Lisa always put her kids to bed by 8 pm, no exceptions. That was her down time. But one night, she, for no known reason, allowed her kids to stay up. At about 8:30 that night, the fuse box, which was located in the hall just before the bedrooms, exploded into flames. Lisa grabbed her kids and threw them outside, then dragged her husband out. The trailer took only 7 minutes to burn to the ground. In tears for her, I blurted, "Why YOU??!!" She replied, "If NOT me, then WHO? God gives me the strength to get through whatever I need to." All these years later, I reflect on what would have happened if she had put her kids to bed 30 minutes earlier, and her words still echo in my head. This has gotten me though some pretty rough times. I hope it will help you, too.
I always try to believe that. At this time, I thank God every day for the blessings He Has given me! She is right and has the right attitude. I wonder if I could be so strong.
God won't put no more on you than you can barely, always remember that.
My father has told me for years a Spanish phrase that echos in my head. "Dios aprieta pero no ahorca". It literally means "God squeezes but does not strangle". thank you
Ispiring, Motivating, Insightful, God Bless.
She is right you have to keep your faith i am 29 years old with 2 children. since oct. Of 2017 i been fighting to work and to take care of my love ones they finally tell me i have a rare condition called basilar migraine you have all the sign of a stroke and more one day i was fine the next day i couldn't use my left leg i can now say truly say i know how people that have stroke feel but i am still lucky i might keep having them and alot of day my lefts side i have to push it hard but my brain is not damaged god give me the strength each day to keep going know one day there has to be end to the strom. I hope my story can also give up a help up when you need it with her life short i learn the hard way.
Thanks! I hope things are better for her now!
WOW tracey rosier I had chills reading this! My dad has always had this saying, "When it's not your time...it's not your time." I am so glad your friend and her family were ok. It makes you think about the choices you make in life and I hope her husband realized what he did was wrong.
Thank u that was motivational
Just Wow. I can only hope I would respond with such bravery and faith as Lisa under such extreme circumstances. Thank you so much for sharing! I can understand why her story still inspires you 35 years later! ❤️
Amen