Wednesday, November 11, 2009

White Wednesday



I have had a very emotional week so today here is my addition to White Wednesday it is one thankful for the gift of grace...

My wedding day I sat on these steps waiting while my photographer and friend Frank Salas was giving me direction for each pose as he then decided to capture a shot of my feet since he felt they were so "little girl" of me... how they were positioned as I sat there just waiting...

 As I kept waiting, my mind wandered back to all of the waiting I had done over the years. Waiting to be adopted to finally belong to someone, waiting to fall in love, then waiting for my heart to stop breaking, and as I sat there longer I realized at that moment that day the grace of God was upon me and I was no longer waiting but I was about to begin living...

I had such a tough week full of emotional trials and then I realized last night that Kathleen's White Wednesday   reminds me that "white" is new, it's unmarked, clean as you so call it. A simple reminder that is does not show the past, the pain, its a freshness that calms my soul.

I was given a beautiful gift of "white" this week, a gift of grace from someone here in blogland who gave to me from her heart when I was hurting and I am ever so grateful. Even though I have not met her yet I know one day I will and when we do meet I will see a sea of "white" another dear soul who reminds me that because of grace I am no longer waiting...

 


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19 comments:

  1. JillNovember 11, 2009 at 12:03 PM

    Kate that was beautiful! I started crying while reading it. Thank you for sharing today.
    Have a very blessed day ~ Jill

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  2. AnonymousNovember 11, 2009 at 12:06 PM

    Charming, charming photo and I do hope you your heart is feeling better. Smile :)

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  3. JuneNovember 11, 2009 at 12:55 PM

    Kate this is a beautiful post from your heart and I loved it. I hope that you will take comfort here knowing that we all care.
    Beautiful picture. Even your feet take a great picture!!!
    Hugs,
    June

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  4. Debra@CommonGroundNovember 11, 2009 at 1:00 PM

    Kate, this reminds me how Jesus chose each one of us as his beautiful "Bride", and how we have all been "waiting". Blessings to you today, beautiful Kate. Come by my Bible study if you can.
    Debra

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  5. Cheryl ~ ZanyMaydNovember 11, 2009 at 1:07 PM

    Beautiful Post from the Heart ~
    May You Be Blessed....

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  6. AnonymousNovember 11, 2009 at 1:23 PM

    oh honey, you write so beautifully and I am so sorry you are hurting....I hope you are feeling the hug I just sent out to you from well...not so far away...I know how you feel all too well, and for some reason I hope, hope, hope I never know those feelings again!xoxo

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  7. Beth GalesNovember 11, 2009 at 3:18 PM

    Beautiful post and beautiful picture! Hang in there!

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  8. thepaperroSeNovember 11, 2009 at 5:01 PM

    Beautiful post! The grace of God is sooo good!

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  9. cindyNovember 11, 2009 at 5:16 PM

    Aw, I'm sorry you've had a hard week, Kate. Here's to new mercies every morning, eh? And sufficient grace. Beautiful post, beautiful image. Peace to you, friend.

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  10. Cynthia K.November 11, 2009 at 6:16 PM

    Kate - So sorry for your difficulties and emotional pain. I guess you are gutsier than I am, because you are telling everyone about it. I say this because I have had a very emotional, painful, sad and tearful week also. I just didn't know if I should or could mention it or not. (I've only been blogging 2 months.) Unsure whether to share personal stuff if it is not pink, white, black, fun, happy or pretty. I adore all of that too, of course. Hard to know if you'll run people off.
    Anyway, I am praying for you to have a beautiful tomorrow.

    Come see my Veterans Day tribute if you can. BTW, I am a follower of yours.

    Cynthia K. (Beauty and Blessings)

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  11. MindyNovember 11, 2009 at 7:02 PM

    I feel your feelings in your beautiful writing. I am sorry for your week. I am so very glad someone was able to give you hope and remind you of grace. ~Mindy

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  12. Moore MinutesNovember 11, 2009 at 8:51 PM

    Oh my goodness, this was a beautiful post. Wow, thank you for sharing this. You are SO right. And what a lovely photo too by the way!

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  13. Anne LorysNovember 11, 2009 at 9:38 PM

    You are such a special soul, dear Kate!
    Although I don't know what your situation is, God surely does. It will be my privilege to lift you up in prayer, sweet friend.
    If you ever want to talk, please e-mail me and I'd love to talk/pray with you.
    Anne

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  14. Faded CharmNovember 11, 2009 at 11:10 PM

    Very sweet photo. I'm sorry you've had a bad week. Hopefully things will look up for you.

    take care,

    Kathleen

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  15. PollyNovember 12, 2009 at 5:02 AM

    Hi Kate,
    Thinking of you and wishing you peace and serenity. Remain confident and believe in yourself, and all will be as it is supposed to be! Today is a new day!
    Polly
    P.S. On a lighter note....you even have pretty feet!!!

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  16. AnaNovember 12, 2009 at 3:55 PM

    Hi Kate,
    Beautifully poetic. Thank you for sharing so much of you and your thoughts...I know that for some people, like me, it is very difficult to open up. You are a true inspiration to me. Will lift you up in prayer today. Stay strong!Blessings to you and yours.

    Hugs and Kisses,
    ♥Ana

    P.S.
    Your shoes are so pretty...I wore white cowboy boots under my wedding dress. Kinda crazy huh? ♥ those cowboy boots. :-D

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  17. Ron and JamieNovember 13, 2009 at 6:03 PM

    xoxoxo love ya girlfriend

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  18. Lettered CottageNovember 14, 2009 at 4:45 AM

    What a touching post this way! I'm sending you good vibes and lots of "white wishes" all the way from Alabama. I'm so glad I found your blog today. I look forward to checking in with you often.

    Bear Hugs,
    Layla :-)

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  19. www.MaisonStGermain.comNovember 18, 2009 at 7:20 AM

    Such a beautiful post. Everyday is a white day, another chance to explore and to make beautiful. Sending happy thoughts you way.
    ~Debra Capers of the Vintage Vixens

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