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
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34 comments:

  1. ChristineNovember 14, 2009 at 9:47 AM

    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.

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  2. BALLET NEWSNovember 14, 2009 at 10:17 AM

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

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  3. RebeccaNovember 14, 2009 at 10:38 AM

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

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  4. AnonymousNovember 14, 2009 at 11:04 AM

    Thank you for the reminder.
    BM

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  5. Lori Stanley RoeleveldNovember 14, 2009 at 11:14 AM

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

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  6. LorenNovember 14, 2009 at 11:21 AM

    Andrea! This is so moving ~ thankyou!

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  7. DianeNovember 14, 2009 at 12:11 PM

    Great picture! Many times, yes. :O)

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  8. Terri TiffanyNovember 14, 2009 at 12:13 PM

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

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  9. He & Me + 3November 14, 2009 at 12:32 PM

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

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  10. RCUBEsNovember 14, 2009 at 12:53 PM

    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.

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  11. Sandra WilkesNovember 14, 2009 at 12:58 PM

    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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  12. Formerly known as FrauNovember 14, 2009 at 2:30 PM

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

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  13. DeniseNovember 14, 2009 at 3:06 PM

    Yes, I certainly do feel that way sometimes sweetie.

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  14. KarenNovember 14, 2009 at 3:32 PM

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

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  15. AnonymousNovember 14, 2009 at 4:43 PM

    Great reminder...thanks!

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  16. KellyNovember 14, 2009 at 7:00 PM

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

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  17. CynthiaNovember 14, 2009 at 10:06 PM

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

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  18. frugal southern momNovember 14, 2009 at 10:07 PM

    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.

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  19. MaryNovember 14, 2009 at 11:35 PM

    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

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  20. AndreaNovember 15, 2009 at 12:56 AM

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

    Andrea

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  21. RosemaryNovember 15, 2009 at 1:19 AM

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

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  22. Just Be RealNovember 15, 2009 at 5:47 AM

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

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  23. Always a momNovember 15, 2009 at 9:41 AM

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

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  24. Saleslady371November 15, 2009 at 10:02 AM

    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

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  25. Alaska-womomNovember 15, 2009 at 11:24 AM

    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---

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  26. LauraNovember 15, 2009 at 11:57 AM

    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!

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  27. blushing roseNovember 15, 2009 at 1:36 PM

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

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  28. SmilingSallyNovember 15, 2009 at 3:34 PM

    Have a super day, Andrea.

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  29. DavedaNovember 15, 2009 at 3:37 PM

    He is faithful!! ALWAYS...:)

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  30. Tea with TiffanyNovember 15, 2009 at 5:22 PM

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

    Thanks, friend.

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  31. HeartsMakeFamiliesNovember 15, 2009 at 5:29 PM

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

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  32. JaneanNovember 15, 2009 at 6:09 PM

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

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  33. Beth in NCNovember 15, 2009 at 7:33 PM

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

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  34. EdieNovember 15, 2009 at 9:34 PM

    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!

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