and though I’ve read it before, it’s one of those books you should definitely read twice. This time around I’m going through it with a pen and underlining key things. I’m taking it really slow, and trying to savor what needs to be remembered. 
Imagine that God has you in the palm of his hands. You are just the size of an infant compared to the capable hands that are holding you. And as you lay in his hands, you’re curled up trying to protect yourself from the rain that is beating down on you. It’s cold, dreary, and intense. It almost feels like it’s more than you can bear. But, as you glance beneath the hands that are holding you, you see rapid waters and scorching fire. If for a moment, God was to let you go, you would surely die. Suddenly, the rain doesn’t seem so bad. And so you snuggle into the safety of Gods hands knowing that what you’re going through is manageable because you are safe with Him. And knowing that He is keeping you from things far worse allows your hope and faith to grow.
ah yes, the rain . .. . only good when indoors surrounded by blankets, candles and/or a fire, and your loved ones. Otherwise, it can suck it 🙂
That books looks interesting.
i love to listen to the rain. here in ct, we dont have quite as much as seattle, thank heaven, to listen to! my youngest loves to sleep to the sound of the rain… if its a rainy afternoon, she curls up on her bed with a book and goes sound asleep! even though she’s 15 i still think its cute :). hope you find the answers you seek :)…. xox…. annie
First of all, I love the photos of the candle and the raindrops, and you made me wish it was pouring down rain here so I could curl up with a good book, a hot mug of Chai latte, and a fuzzy blanket and listen to the raindrops… That book sounds good. I had an anxiety attack 4 days after my baby was born. I’d never had one before and I had no idea what was happening to me – everything was out of my control, and it was absolutely terrifying. I think it’s great that you talk about it and offer your insights.
Popped in from SITS – great blog. Hope your son’s temper is under control now!
Ok I haven’t ever read this post because I just finished watching your VLOG and went to comment only to have it completely disappear.
You are such a dork, why did you do that!?! It was really cute. I don’t care what kind of bad time your sisters give you, I guarantee you the blog world will love you and your videos. You know why? Because you are pretty and everyone likes to see pretty girls talk in their real life…plus you’re funny. You’re the total package.
I feel your pain though…I talk the talk, but you don’t see vlogs up on my blog! I think the blogversation is hilarious and sounds like fun…even if only a few people participate. Who cares! Or you could do random topics or memes…the purse one would be perfect to start off with. In fact I’ll do it myself this weekend.
Oh and I despise the word Vlog…and Blog…and I don’t like lol or OMG. Not in conversation and not in writing. I do like blech. I’ve started saying blech in real life and I get strange looks, but I don’t care.
Blech to the haters.
Sigh.
We don’t have to vlog. I feel your pain and feel really embarassed when I see myself on video too. They’re just fun to watch I suppose…plus you’re costing me a lot of money. Maybe we can just email vlogs to each other and be video pen pals.
I’m rambling at this point. I have no idea what’s going on in my brain right now…I gotta go do some drugs.
bye.
Mama Kat:
Aaaack!
I got so nervous after I posted…and couldn’t deal. When all 100 of my readers didn’t immediately respond by saying how lovely it was to see me again, I decided they hated it and it needed to be taken down.
Sometimes being a girl is just too much, even for me…a girl.
Okay, okay…I’ll put it back. Wait, should I? I don’t know. Maybe video pen pals would be more fun. Or maybe we could just be video pen pals via our blogs and people can watch our conversations.
that’s a beatiful thought about God keeping us safe in his hands…
The book you were talking about…I am almost afraid to read. I am almost better just taking my pill and pretending I don’t have a problem. Don’t want to mess up what’s working for me ya know!
i love the sound of rain…i love falling asleep in thunderstorms 🙂 i do hate going out in it though. i hate the way the bottoms of my pants always get wet and no matter how big my umbrella is it’s never big enough. the only time i like going out in the rain…is when i don’t have anywhere to go and i can just enjoy it without having to stay dry..hahaha