Monday, May 4, 2009

This is who I am

I got an email the other day and was quite taken back in a good way. It was from a friend emails me often just to encourage and tell me how great I am. No, I am not bragging; this is just the way sweet Terry is! She told me that I was amazing, special, and a true gift from God. It was just what I needed to hear since this email came last week during my hell hellacious week.

Some people need to hear that they are special. Some people need to be reminded, like me. Some people just need that reassurance that they are loved and some need to be told that they are loved for the first time. This is real people. Some people just need to be reminded that they are God's creation, they have a plan in store for them, and they will succeed at anything they do.

I did a bunch of thinking over the weekend and have come to some conclusions about who I am in God's eyes and I thought I would share. I am a child of the Heavenly Father. HE made me in my mother's womb and I am eternally grateful. I have been put on this earth for a reason. God has a plan in place for me. I may not know HIS specific plan right now, but will eventually. I may stray from HIS path, put he leads me back and puts me in my place. HE gives me strength through my struggles, triumphs, and life lessons. HE is my STRENGTH, my life, and my Heavenly Father! I am so grateful HE gave me life and made me WHO I AM!

11 comments:

Beth E. said...

Amen, Elyse! Those are some great conclusions.

I, too, believe you are a great person. So kind, thoughtful, caring and compassionate....a cute as a button!

Have a great week!

Kelsey said...

I am so thankful that He made you you too--because I think you're awesome! Your blog is a true blessing, Elyse!

Harris Boys said...

Elyse, I totally agree that you are one special person! Sorry life has been so rough lately!

Keep your spirits up :)

Jenny said...

If you have already figured out all these things then you are well on your way down the path that God has laid out for you- it took some of us a WHOLE lot longer to figure it out! You have a wonderful attitude- awesome!!!

It Feels Like Chaos said...

Good for you for coming to those conclusions -- so true!

The Drama Mama said...

You just amaze me. I think of everything you got going on and I just imagine you with a big smile on your face. Don't get me wrong, I know everyone has their days...but yours seem few and far between. I can only pray that my kids have this kind of faith a few years down the road. You ARE a very special young lady!!

d.a.r. said...

So true!! You are a really amazing young woman my dear.

Emily said...

yes you are amazing my dear friend and always believe that! always!

The Pifer's said...

You are so very amazing :)

Kristen said...

Isn't it just great when you get those e-mails randomly that just seem like they were timed perfectly?

amanda said...

amen. keep on being who you are!!