So, not much going on with the Adkins this weekend.
Fri. we did watch my son's last game of the year. It was parents night too. On Thurs. I began to think about if Malorie were here with us, we would have gotten to go down on the floor with her since this would be her Sr. Year. All day Fri.I couldn't help but think about how things would be if Mal were here with us today. Gosh, I miss her sooo much! It's so hard to see her friends excited to move on to their next adventure after highschool and wonder what she would be looking forward to if she were here.
Phil. 4:13, "I can do all things thru Christ who strengthens me." At the start of the home basketball games, as the starters names are called, each player throws a small basketball out to the crowd. Bryce, a dear friend to Mal., thru his ball to our oldest daughter, Ashleigh. He had written on the ball, the above verse, Phi. 4:13 and then had Mal's Name written on the ball. I absolutely love how Malorie's Friends still remember her!
Two of my dear friends also sent me flowers at work Fri. to let me know they were thinking of me and knew Fri. Nite would be difficult. It's awesome how God knows exactly when we need that "pick-me-up".
Since I have been under the weather these past few days, I have gotten to read more of my Bible and talk with our Heavenly Father. I have to say, one of my favorite things to do is to go to my bedroom, close the door, and move inside with God.
Since Mal went to Heaven, she has taught me, and continues to teach me so much still today. I think I finally realize that praying is praising God in ALL circumstances.
Dear Father,
Forgive me for not always praising you during the storms. Just as you say in Jer. 29:11, I know you have a plan for each of us, I am so thankful that because of you, we have a hope and a future. And because of you, one day, I will get to hold Malorie in my arms again!
I have just finished reading about your daughter. A close relative (a little older and a twin) died in a car accident last August. My heart goes out to you. I am going to put the button of your daughter on the sidebar of my blog hoping someone else will read the tribute you have of your daughter and give encouragement that God said "He will never leave us nor forsake us but go with us even to the end."
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Thank you for visiting my blog. I would love for you to post the Buckle Up For Mal Button on your sidebar! Even though I miss Malorie every minute of each day, I wouldn't wish her back here. I know she truely is the lucky one! After her accident, Mal's older sister wanted to make sure something good came out of our loss. Mal had not buckled her seatbelt, which most times, she was always reminding us to do. The accident report stated that had she been belted in, most likely her injuries would have been minimal. Ashleigh, our oldest has gone to several schools telling the importance of buckleing up.
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natalie
Hey Natalie! I'm sorry to hear you've been sick. Hope you're feeling better soon. Glad to see you're able to start using your blog.
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Hi Natalie!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by my place. You have a beautiful blog. I just read about your daughter, Malorie. I can't imagine how hard that must be. Hope you are soon on the mend. Take care,
Tracy