I am in AWE......(read about these two amazing women and what they went through)

I am in total and utter amazement on seeing the things that people go through.  Just when you think you have a "real trial" you see someone else going through something that puts things into perspective.  Everyone has their trials and tribulations but it seems like you always meet someone that is going through an unbearable trial. Recently I've the opportunity to meet some STRONG women who have left me in total and utter amazement with my jaw hanging open. These women are the definition of STRONG. I looked up the definition of "Strong" and it read:  Strong- Having Great Resources, Well Established (Firm). Seeing what people go through and hearing their stories make you see the true definition of "Strong" come to life.  I like how it said "having great resources."  What this says to me is that God is their GREAT RESOURCE!! God will establish them in their trial and keep them firm and strong. Let's see what Our Great Source has to say; I have said these things to you,  that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world. John 16:33.  Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. Proverbs 3:5-6. Count all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete lacking nothing. James 1:2-4. God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in things at all times,  you may abound  in every good work  2 Corinthians 9:8.

To maintain Supernatural strength when faced with a life/death trial is to endured through the Grace of God.  He gives us the grace we need for that trial and the mercy we need. Without God we would crumble.  Without God we couldn't breathe. Without God we wouldn't want to get out of bed each morning.  Sometimes we as people, can barely put one foot in front of the other because we are so overwhelmed with grief. We don't understand why such horrific things happen to us, but then we are reminded of SIN. We are reminded that we were born into a sinful nature and have a sinful nature. This sinful world is not what God had in mind for us. So unfortunately we are going to face many trials and even death because of sin, but God!!! But God will give us the grace to go through the trials of life. God gave us HIS ONLY SON. Jesus did not deserve to die for us, but he did it willingly. It must of grieved God to know what his precious son was going to endure.

We get a clear picture of what Jesus went through in the Garden of Gethsemane. We know that he was so anxious and scared to death. I couldn't imagine how God must of felt watching his son from above be in so much pain, and have done nothing to deserve it. God knows the ultimate definition of grief, so when we are going through our trials, we can remember that God also can relate with what it is like to have grief and sorrow.
 
Two women in particular come to mind that are behind the reason for this post.  These two women have two different testimonies but the same God!!

 I recently met Kirsten who has the most beautiful baby boy named Bryce. I was able to see pictures of this precious beautiful baby boy that the Lord Almighty Blessed them with. You can see the love this family had over baby Bryce. One day their lives would be changed forever. This came as a surprise to them, but not to God.  God knew about his day before the foundation of the World. Their baby was 21 weeks old (4 months old) In 6 days Bryce would of been 5 months old. Bryce was at the babysitters house napping and passed away from SIDS. I cannot imagine the day Kirsten and her husband got this news. I cannot imagine the phone call they received from the Nanny. I cannot imagine how the Nanny must of felt. This event changed their lives and their family's life FOREVER!! I spoke with Kirsten and she made it clear that they are still close with the Nanny, and have no blame towards her. This was powerful to hear, because today's society is always looking for someone to blame. This just shows an even more powerful example of how godly this family is. If this family did not know about Christ Jesus, then I don't know how they would get through this. There would be no hope! There would be nothing! In Christ Jesus they know that Bryce fulfilled his divine purpose from God. They know that Bryce is in the lap of Jesus playing and getting kisses from Our Savior. They know that when they go to Heaven, that Baby Bryce will be running leaps and bounds to get to them. They know that they will get to hold their baby again. In Christ Jesus, we can find peace when we don't understand the "Whys?"  It is not to say that this family doesn't still struggle today, but since they have Jesus in their life, then they will have his grace and mercy to get through this and have complete healing. This picture shared by Kirsten literally left me grasping for air to breathe. I asked her if I could share it, and she is letting me share this in my blog.

I recently met another mother, named Jen. Now with Jen I had always seen her at church in the nursery because we have children that are around the same age. But to be honest, we never stopped and talked to each other. We would just smile and nod politely. It was a God Divine appointment the way we met and how we hit it off. We actually both got pregnant around the same time with baby number 2. We were a few months apart with our pregnancy, but it was exciting. She was actually pregnant with her second boy and the name they chose for their second child was Brice. They had a rough start with the pregnancy, but everything progressed and she was into her third trimester. It was time to deliver and in the middle of labor they couldn't find Baby Brice's heartbeat. They were unable to get him out in time, and he was Stillborn. This little boy had the cutest round face and was a chunky little boy :)  Here this family was excited to meet this new little person, and now are still waiting to meet Baby Brice. Just like Kirsten and her family have Jesus in order to get through this, so does Jen and her family. In our human strength there is no way we can grasp how something like this can happen. The "what ifs" come into play all of the scenarios are played out on how things could of been different. But once again, God knew about this day before the foundation of the World.  Baby Brice had a divine purpose and will, and he fulfilled it. Jen and her family's lives are now changed forever, and will never be the same again. What does this cause them to do now?  It makes Jen cling to the old rugged cross just as Jesus did. This family needs peace, and needs Gods presence, so they get it by continuing to seek and believe in him. They know that in Jesus there is true healing, and they will not stop until they get it.  I asked Jen if I could put a picture of her Brice, and she is letting me post it in this blog.

If you are like me right now, then you are probably crying after reading the testimonies of these two amazing

godly women. These are two real life situations that these women now face daily. They have to live in the process of healing through Jesus Christ. The only way to heal from overwhelming grief and sorrow has to be straight from Our Great Source, Jesus! There is no way we can get through this life without him. We need him in our EVERYDAY!!  Take a look around, there are women and men all over that have God's Almighty Strength. These women now have the opportunity to bring Glory to God's Kingdom. Other women will see these two mighty women of God and ask how did they get through this. The answer these women will give will be; Jesus!! The enemy wants people to breakdown and never build back up again. He wants to discourage us and give us the feeling of hopelessness . The enemy does not want God to be given glory in this. These women will have the opportunity to share their testimonies and give glory to Jesus Christ!! I encourage you today, if you don't have Jesus as your Lord and Savior, then today can be the day! You can face any trial or tribulation, and have the supernatural strength to endure it. Each day is a struggle but God gives us enough grace and mercy day to day. Now don't these two women just leave you in awe with their strength and faith? 

I truly would like to thank from the bottom of my heart both Kirsten and Jen for not only sharing their story with me but also for allowing me to write about it and share it with the world. God Bless these two mighty women of God and those who share the same story.