i got this book for christmas and i love it! i couldn't put it down. not because it was so gripping and i couldn't wait to find out what happened next...i already knew. i just love the way she tells their story and the amazing faith jon and kate have.the gosselins are non-denominational christians, and they have so much faith in God. i am truly amazed by their story. i found myself to be somewhat similar to kate. we share some struggles. i also have pcos and am a major planner. i don't like when things don't go according to MY plan. it was very comforting to hear her story about the fairytale life she had planned out in her head, and how she dealt with it when things didn't go according to her plan. she had so much faith and trusted in God and his plan for them. she knew He had a plan for her and finally resolved herself to allow it to happen. i felt so much more at peace and ok that things maybe aren't working out how i thought they should. she quoted scriptures from the Bible and countless times attributed everything that has happened to God and His love for her. i have a lot to learn from her. she is an amazing, strong woman and a role model for me.
as my title says...this is exactly what i needed and quite possibly my favorite christmas gift (thanks jd!). i have been struggling with "why's" and "when's" for months and months. its hard to keep those thoughts from coming, especially when i thought i had everything planned out how it should be. i felt so much better after i read this. i feel like i can move on to other things, be happy, and trust in my Heavenly Father. He does have a plan for us and i need the faith to follow it. He has an even better plan that i am sure to understand when it happens.
until then, i will take comfort in the words of kate gosselin...
God is in control
God is gracious and strong
God can be trusted
God is love
God will provide
Give God the glory and praise
8 comments:
Thanks for sharing, Alicia. Understanding the Lord's timing is one of the hardest things for me. My life has never quite happened as I have planned. But I have found when I follow the Lord's plan it works out for the best.
the Lord does know best... and I'm glad he's in charge.
Time is a hard concept to learn. I had to learn it also while waiting for little Cache:) It can be frustrating, but you have a great attitude and you will be blessed for it:) Thanks for the cute post. We all need it:)
What a great post, Alicia! And so true.
Thanks for sharing... words I think we all need to hear sometimes in our lives. You are so sweet, and have such a strong testimony. I know Heavenly Father is watching out for you & jd as he does all of us. Love ya!
i just finished that book and it is AMAZING! I read it in 2 days. LOVED IT!!!!!!
I really need to read that book!! I am sure that I would take so much comfort in her words as well... you know, having the same woman issue, and all. That fairytale that we picture does not really come true, huh? And that's okay.
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