“Remember, we all stumble, every one of us. That’s why it’s a comfort to go hand in hand.”
~ Emily Kimbrough ~
There are so many things I thought of when trying to write about the quote of the week. I looked up I Samuel 2:4 that says “The bows of the warriors are broken, but those who stumbled are armed with strength.” And then Psalms 37:24 says, “..though he stumble, he will not fall, for the Lord upholds him with his hand”. What comforting words those bring me, that no matter what happens the Lord is there to catch me and even through my weakness I have strength in the Lord.
But the one thought that kept coming to mind is my family. I am not just talking about my immediate family, but my extended family also. Many people are blessed in many different ways, and my family is one way I have been blessed. I have an awesome family, and at times I am overwhelmed by the blessing I have in everyone I consider family. There are so many that don’t have this, and I never want to take this blessing for granted. I grew up being close to all my Aunts and Uncles; I had a Grandmother who was as big an impact on my life as my own parents; I have tons of cousins who I love dearly; I have parents who are a daily example of what a good marriage looks like; and I have a brother and two sisters who I know would drop to their knees in prayer or pick up the phone in a moments notice of anything going on in my life. But it does not end there; I married a man who also had a wonderful immediate family. His parents are great people, and I have grown to love his sisters as my own sisters. If you got us all together it would be a huge clan. A clan that keeps in contact, who know about each persons’ “big events”, despite being scattered all over the U.S.
Growing up and even now, Dad would always love to invite everyone to Thanksgiving dinner. If you were anywhere near Dad the week leading up to Thanksgiving you will hear “you are always welcome to come over.” As an immature daughter I said “Dad don’t invite the world”. Dad proceeded to say, “Honey, we have an awesome family, we are very blessed, I love to show off my family, I love the atmosphere of our family, and I want everyone to feel the same way.” But now as an adult, I am “getting it”, so many people do not have the support of family, many come from broken homes, some do not even know who their Aunts/Uncles/cousins are, and some don’t have good relationships with parents and/or brother and sisters, and that breaks my heart.
As a family we have dealt with heartache. We have lost family members to death; we have suffered as several have gone through different diseases, and have been on our knees and praying as others go through painful times. But also we come together to rejoice with each other, to comfort one another, and to just love one another. So this quote from Emily Kimbrough, “Remember, we all stumble, every one of us. That’s why it’s a comfort to go hand in hand,” , brought back all the love, appreciation and comfort I have for everyone I consider family.
I know whatever may come; I have a God loving, active praying, sometimes crazy (can I hear an Amen!), most of the time loud, fun loving family who will go hand and hand (in prayer and thoughts) with me wherever I may go. And hey, if you are around for Thanksgiving ya’ll are welcome. We will be having a “big family celebration” because our family just grew another three people this last year (actually by November is will be four, right ‘cuz 
) this last year. It is time to raise the roof and celebrate.
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