Saturday, November 14, 2009

Swimming Up Stream

















Do you ever feel as though you are swimming up stream? Remember, you are NEVER alone!

Swimming with my Heavenly Father,

Andrea

34 comments:

Christine said...

Andrea,
Your pictues and posts are very touching.
I'm still laughing over the last one about smelling manuer.
Thank you for helping us see that we are not alone in our daily lives.

BALLET NEWS said...

lovely post, so very apt for those moments when you really do feel as though you are pushing water uphill ! thanks

Rebecca said...

Oh yeah....I've felt that way! (Beautiful picture, by the way....)

Anonymous said...

Thank you for the reminder.
BM

Lori Stanley Roeleveld said...

Andrea, how did you know I was feeling exactly that today - swimming upstream and very alone. Thanks for the reminder.

Loren said...

Andrea! This is so moving ~ thankyou!

Diane said...

Great picture! Many times, yes. :O)

Terri Tiffany said...

Good picture but great words:) I love the image and meaing. ANd yes, been swimming upsream awhile, but He's beside me, I know.

He & Me + 3 said...

Almost every week. :) But I know that I will be fine because God is always with me.
Have a beautiful weekend.
Mimi

RCUBEs said...

Just did last night at work...But everything okay by God's grace. Thank you for your prayers. Have a great weekend sister and I love that picture of that clear water. Blessings.

Sandra Wilkes said...

When we feel like we are swimming upstream it is definitely time for a break...and some deep breathing. God is there.

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Formerly known as Frau said...

Have a wonderful weekend and don't forget your floaties!

Denise said...

Yes, I certainly do feel that way sometimes sweetie.

Karen said...

Amen...never alone...what a precious promise....

Anonymous said...

Great reminder...thanks!

Kelly said...

Lately I feel like a salmon, I've been swimming upstream so much!!! Thanks for the encouragement!

Cynthia said...

I have spent my whole life swimming upstream! It is a tough decision sometimes but the rewards are sweet!

frugal southern mom said...

Yes I do feel this way, especially since I had to take a job on a night shift. Thanks for remindng me I am not alone in this and I know he is there with me.

Mary said...

Andrea, I often feel as though I'm swimming upstream, with the daily responsibilities that never seem to be completed. He is ever present, though, even in the strongest current...I'll not be swept away!

I love your cow story...I don't really like the "fragrance" of cow manure, but I do appreciate farms and living in the country, which cows seem to represent. I don't think of the meat they produce, only that they are part of our heritage and our farming community, and for that, I am grateful.

God bless!

Mary

Andrea said...

To be honest, I do feel I am swimming against the currents right now. Thank you, for your encouraging words of life.

Andrea

Rosemary said...

Sometimes you do feel that way.
Good reminder.
Have a lovely Sunday,
Rosemary

Just Be Real said...

Super reminder! Yes, up stream with my Lord. Blessings dear one.

Always a mom said...

GREAT POST! GREAT SUNDAY too! Thanks for your comment on my site! God Bless!

Saleslady371 said...

What a lovely thought to be hand in hand with our wonderful God. Thank you, dear one, for your kind words of encouragement on my blog!

Hugs,
Mary

Alaska-womom said...

Every time I pick my child up at school I feel like I am swimming upstream in a sea of children. At least they smell better than salmon-well, most of them anyway!Love the music---

Laura said...

so often i feel this way! It does help to remember that i'm not alone. Thank you for reminding me, Andrea. Here's hoping you are well!

blushing rose said...

... but He keeps telling me I am not a fish! TTFN ~Marydon

SmilingSally said...

Have a super day, Andrea.

Daveda said...

He is faithful!! ALWAYS...:)

Tea with Tiffany said...

I love posts like this. Short and sweet and powerful!

Thanks, friend.

HeartsMakeFamilies said...

I believe that we are all swimming upstream until we meet our maker. Just that sometimes people forget what they are doing.

Janean said...

yes, there are times...thank you for the reminder!

Beth in NC said...

Great point Andrea. Thank you for the reminder. I don't know how people make it through this life without Jesus.

Edie said...

I love the picture! Yes I feel that way more often than I would like. Thanks for the welcome reminder that He's with me.

Much love!