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	“Life ain't always beautiful, but it's a beautiful ride” My Nickname is: allforhim I am feeling... hopeful Right now I am... being pulled up out of the mire I am a married female and am 42 years old! My Biography: I'm a Christian wife, mom to 5 children, homeschooling, homesteading kinda woman. We live in a quiet town in Northern Central MD on three and a half acres with horses, chickens and goats. We homeschool using the Sonlight progam and my childrens ages are 18, 10, 8, 6, 5 and Isaac now resting in Jesus' arms. I have been a Christian for 12 years when the good Lord scooped me up out of the mire and set my feet upon the rock. It has been many years of trials but I have grown in my faith and am a stronger person because of it. A lot of my struggles are of my own making!!! I am very much into health and am dismayed how many of us are poor stewards of this body the Lord so graciously gave us to use for His glory. I am disgusted at what they market as "food" in the grocery store, it is so far from what the good Lord has made, but enough of that here! I am sure I will blog about it later since it is so dear to my heart. My Testimony: I have been thinking a lot. Yesterday my heart was heavy for the lost and for the hurting. This life isn't easy and it so easy to get caught up in sin and before long we find ourselves entangled with it unable to break free. I have had many entanglements in my 41 years and a few that I still seem to hang on to. But I realized there is victory in Jesus and He is so good at revealing our sin so we can lay it at His feet and free us. The woman I am today is not the woman I was just a mere 12 -13 years ago before Christ. I came to Christ at 30 years old after trying the worlds way and failing over and over. I was so broken and such a mess. I had always believed there was "a" God and thought I had a good heart and was an okay person that I'd go to heaven. It wasn't until one of my many drunken escapades, my ex husband called the cops on me. I was slumped on the floor drunk and that cop gave me such a look of disgust it matched exactly how I felt on the inside and it was at that point I thought if there is a heaven, I'm not going. There was a stirring in my heart, my conscience, a conviction of sin. I was an alcoholic, a smoker, obsessed with my looks and had a problem with binge eating and then starving myself. My marriage fell apart, much to my doing and all I was, was an empty shell. I got involved with AA and for the first time (other then when I was pregnant with my first daughter, I had sense enough not to drink, PTL) I was free from the alcohol. And He begun a work in me, a stirring for Spiritual things an endless seeking in my soul for the very One who I unknowingly was longing for all those years but filling it with things of the world. A year and a half later after I was sober, I was filled with the desire to quit smoking and again, God showed His mighty hand with me. I had tried & tried and just couldn't. So one morning before work I prayed to the God I did not know but was seeking and entreated Him to please help me quit smoking, at work I gave my last pack of cigarettes to a co-worker and NEVER picked a cigarette up again. It was so easy, I didn't gain weight and I lost all desire for them. I began at this point to believe in God but Christ was yet to come into my life. I found Him a little less than a year later and my midnight binge eating stopped which I had fought for many years. I was still a little too obsessed with my looks, but I married my current hubby and had four babies, in a row, and during that time hubby and I had many struggles which God walked me through the fact that what is important to Him is my inner beauty, that my outer beauty will fade and being pretty and having guys appreciate it does not make me any more lovable than I already am. That I am fearfully and wonderfully made. That charm is deceitful and beauty is fleeting but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. He showed me I need to cast aside my attention to my looks and work on my heart. He then led me down the road of not only nourishing my spirit with His Word but nourishing my body and my families with nourishing food. And then just this year He showed me my financial sin, relying on credit, not trusting in Him to provide, abusing credit cards and being a slave to debt. We have had victory for three months now! Now if He takes away my coffee, I am not sure what I am going to do, lol. But as my heart was heavy for all these hurting people He showed me there is victory in Him and He has equipped me with my testimony to bring to hurting souls and I have kept it inside and not shared it. I have been a very poor witness and have not lived out the Great Commission and I feel the tug there that God is wanting me to be a witness. I don't know where or how, but it is for sure a tug at the heart. I can say for certain that there is Victory in Jesus and my life is a testimony, He has transformed a soul destined for the grave riddled with sin into a child of God who has overcome and is walking victorious. Not my doing, it is Him! I tried and failed over and over, of myself I can do nothing but I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me! And there is Victory over any sin and that victory is in Jesus! Praise the Lord! Andrea

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	» God is my Comfort in My Grief (27 comments) » I just want CHURCH! (20 comments) » In A Dark Valley (13 comments) » Spider Bite (12 comments) » Almost 42 and PREGNANT? (11 comments) » Trusting God even in the Hospital (11 comments) » Help! My Daughter is Being Oppressed (11 comments) » Putting God in a Box (10 comments) » Can I Say When? (10 comments) » A Lesson in Trust (10 comments)

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	My Recent Comments Within My Own Blog Entries
	» Doing Something Different...for a Change! - (comment posted at 05/02/08 7:57am) » Wait, I Say, On the Lord - (comment posted at 03/08/08 4:32am) » God is my Comfort in My Grief - (comment posted at 02/29/08 3:32am) » Out of Church - (comment posted at 12/11/07 4:26am) » Can I Say When? - (comment posted at 10/30/07 4:13am) » Having It All Together - (comment posted at 10/04/07 4:22am) » Spider Bite - (comment posted at 08/08/07 4:27am) » Healthy Bread Recipe - (comment posted at 07/27/07 4:17am) » In the Waiting Room - (comment posted at 07/20/07 3:01pm) » In the Waiting Room - (comment posted at 07/20/07 5:10am)

	My Recent Comments In Other Members Blogs
	· The Gift That Keeps on Giving...Me Headaches! - (comment posted at 08/20/08 5:03am) · Brain Surgery is Imminent - (comment posted at 08/20/08 4:41am) · It Begins With God, It Ends With God - (comment posted at 08/20/08 4:17am) · How Can A Young Man/Woman Keep His Way Pure? - (comment posted at 08/20/08 4:03am) · How good it is to give thanks unto the Lord - (comment posted at 08/20/08 3:58am) · Dear Jesus, I thank you for your faithful servants - (comment posted at 08/13/08 1:04pm) · Here Am I Send Me - (comment posted at 08/13/08 12:53pm) · Is there really only one way? - (comment posted at 08/13/08 12:48pm) · God Hears Our Every Cry - (comment posted at 08/13/08 3:11am) · Dear Jesus, I am bathed in the love of your people - (comment posted at 08/11/08 4:07am)

Recent Shoutouts:

	“Hey my beloved sister! I just wanted to send a ((((BIG HUG)))) your way. Happy” Posted by happytoberestored on 08/11/08 4:09pm (report shoutout)
	“Dearest Sister Andrea... How blessed I am you invited me to be your friend! After my daughter's father (not recent divorce as he was her stepdad, but my prior marriage) made the choice to commit adultry with my then best friend of 8 years I honestly wasn't sure if the loss of her as a friend hurt more than the loss of my husband of 11 years did at the time...so with complete honesty I've been "gun shy" about having women as friends due to trust issues...the really Good News is God has been patiently healing me on this sin issue over the last ten years...so, with this being "shouted out" as part of my healing I am very honored you want me to be your friend...Thanks! I pray you always remember only satan wants us to beat ourselves up over our negetive thoughts, mistakes and sin choices...God forgives us and wants us to forgive ourselves...(I've suffered from anxiety too ;>...Jesus opened up His arms and died on the cross because He loves us so very much...none of us is perfect, no not one says God's word...please know you're husband and family are totally blessed to have you as you are totally blessed to have them... Please dearest Sister always remember you are wanted, beautiful, cherished, adored, desired and loved both inside and out by The One who designed and created you...please remember He's created us for loving others...if you feel the Holy Spirit leading you to change in ways which better honor your husband and his support and love for you please let him know how priceles and precious he is to you with every breath you take...we are called to love and give to others without regard for what they do for us...do this with joy in your heart for the Lord first and in His perfect design for wonderful one-of-a-kind you...He wants to bless you beyond your wildest dreams and set you free in love! Please understand I've been a lesson in progress with this so I speak from experience...my ex told me everything that went wrong in our marriage was my fault along with many other cruel and painful accusations...the sad part is not so much the immense pain I felt in his believing and saying these things to me but that I allowed myself to believe satan's lies that it was the truth...Ugh, it's never one persons fault as we interact then react off one another but God calls us to honor Him first...I understand being human I'll never attain perfection but God's called me to be accountable, truly repentant and forgive not only others but myself as well as change in Him learning to love and be loved in His prefect design... The Lord is the mirror I always want to hold up for He defines and validates me as a woman and His child... In His grip and grace, Hugs from your Sister in Christ” Posted by aliveinhim on 07/18/08 7:29pm (report shoutout)
	“I saw a sticker that said 4whirledpeas in 1999 and it stuck.” Posted by 4whirledpeas on 07/10/08 8:34am (report shoutout)
	“Dear Sister Andrea, I thought I would share my verse for this weekend with you; Proverbs 4:20-22 My DAUGHTER, attend to my words; incline thine EAR unto my sayings. Let them not depart from thine EYES; keep them in the midst of thine HEART. For they are LIFE into those that find them and HEALTH (medicine) to all their FLESH. Have a blessed and safe 4th of July Love grandmabruce1955” Posted by grandmabruce1955 on 07/03/08 10:47pm (report shoutout)
	“Thanx for the birthday greeting! ” Posted by ichimj on 06/15/08 2:11pm (report shoutout)
	“hey andrea....hope all is well with the brood!” Posted by greybear on 06/10/08 7:13am (report shoutout)
	“Thank You Andrea!!! Blessings -unforgottenchild Kay” Posted by unforgottenchild on 06/05/08 1:25pm (report shoutout)
	“Thanks for the comment! I have had that thought that I wouldn't do much damage in a place like Lynchburg with all those Christians but I would definitely be a light in the Baltimore darkness! :o)” Posted by thesweetmamma on 05/20/08 6:58pm (report shoutout)
	“Hey Andrea! Just wanted to send you a shout of love this morning! V” Posted by happytoberestored on 05/14/08 4:03am (report shoutout)
	“Thanks for the birthday comment! Godbless Peaceoutt; -Mueller.” Posted by muellerjcfreak on 05/14/08 3:21am (report shoutout)
	“Hi, Andrea thanx for the freind invite. I look forward to reading more of what you write.” Posted by joeolson on 05/08/08 8:58pm (report shoutout)
	“Thank you for the sweet comment. :o)” Posted by thesweetmamma on 05/08/08 7:29pm (report shoutout)
	“Thanks for the nice welcome from someone in Maryland. :o)” Posted by thesweetmamma on 05/04/08 6:17am (report shoutout)
	“I just wanted to say Thank You so much for that sweet comment in My blog!!!! I feel so much better after I posted that, I agree with what you said about opening Myself up and just take the risk, cause I can't run from being hurt or hurting others forever, I just got to learn this is all apart of life and life is all about taking risks. Thanks for your prayers and I'll pray for you too!! God Bless always, Misty” Posted by crazychristian on 05/02/08 2:13pm (report shoutout)
	“Thanx for the warm welcome. Feels nice to be welcome.” Posted by tessa on 04/30/08 11:01am (report shoutout)
	“Hi Andrea...yes, it will be quite nice to write on the net rather than in a notebook...take care and God bless you and your loved ones! Keep warm, ;o) Yours in Christ, Frank G” Posted by fgutierrez777 on 04/22/08 11:04pm (report shoutout)
	“Thanks so much for the add, Is wonderful to be a part of such a group. Many Blessings upon your journey. In His Service Rev. Gunst” Posted by revgunst on 04/21/08 9:51am (report shoutout)
	“Thanks for the comment. To tell the truth, I'm not really sure how I am feeling. I will blog about how I am feeling as soon as I find the time. Thanks for your prayers.” Posted by mimi426 on 04/21/08 9:50am (report shoutout)
	“Thanks for the add. I'm not really sure how this works, but I am very excited by all the comments and discussions I have read on this site.” Posted by mimi426 on 04/21/08 9:27am (report shoutout)
	“Thanks for adding me to your friends list!! I look foward getting to know you and sharing Myself. Blessings!! Misty” Posted by crazychristian on 04/19/08 3:19pm (report shoutout)
	“Hi i just wanted to say thanks for the blog comment. I needed some other opinions about it and im def getting the same ones, so thanks, u guys r teaching me” Posted by christian101 on 04/15/08 11:10am (report shoutout)
	“thank you for the sweet picture comment!” Posted by livebyfaith on 04/11/08 8:28pm (report shoutout)
	“hi, i just wanted to thank you for your blog comment. it really had me see the whole picture. thank you so much. im going to try and forgive people now and hold onto God as strongly as possible. thanks again! =] --samantha” Posted by christian101 on 04/10/08 11:50am (report shoutout)
	“Hey Andrea I hope you feel better and may God bless you in EVERY way. Ttys and God bless” Posted by paprika89 on 03/03/08 7:41pm (report shoutout)
	“Thank you so much for your lovely welcome :D, Mint” Posted by christianity on 03/03/08 4:20am (report shoutout)
	“Thank you for the lovely comment in my poem! I've been here 24 hours and have been welcomed! God bless you.” Posted by hopeforamerica on 02/21/08 9:59am (report shoutout)
	“Happy Birthday! I do not know others have added smiley and such so all I can give you are words. I hope your day brings you all the joy you deserve. KraftyKatz” Posted by kraftykatz on 02/05/08 1:29pm (report shoutout)
	“HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!! AND MANY MORE!!! Love ya! V” Posted by happytoberestored on 02/05/08 7:11am (report shoutout)
	“HAAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAREST MOMMY!!!!!!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!!!!! I know my singing ain the best but it'll do LOVE YOU!! -Golden ” Posted by youaregolden on 02/05/08 6:00am (report shoutout)
	“Hey Andrea! CONGRATULATIONS on the new addition to the family. WOO HOO! I know that God will bless y'all so much through this gift from above. Love ya! V” Posted by happytoberestored on 12/20/07 3:53pm (report shoutout)
	“Hey Andrea..I hope you get this But I was just stopping by to show you some love God bless. Paprika89” Posted by paprika89 on 08/12/07 1:31am (report shoutout)
	“Ugh! There was chat this morning, but you were not there. Ugh! Yay that John had CR up, ugh that you were not there! How ARE you? YSIC, Virginia” Posted by happytoberestored on 07/09/07 12:22pm (report shoutout)
	“So, I went into the chat and then you were gone! Hopefully later you will be there. May God bless you and keep you. YSIC, Virginia ” Posted by happytoberestored on 07/06/07 11:09am (report shoutout)
	“Miss chatting with you! Just wanted to let ya know I'm thinkin' about you! Hope you're having a great day! Steph” Posted by baimarali on 07/02/07 1:27pm (report shoutout)
	“Andrea, I don't have the words to express how much God has used YOU to bless me here on CB. Your examples of righteousness, mercy, a giving spirit, loving heart, and understanding keeps me grounded and faithful in my walk, growing closer to Him each day. Your kind words do more for my heart than you know. You are truly a messenger of our Almighty Father. I thank Him for you! With much love in Christ, Virginia” Posted by happytoberestored on 06/28/07 3:13pm (report shoutout)
	“Thank you to everyone for the warm welcome..” Posted by anete on 06/21/07 1:38pm (report shoutout)
	“Mom, I just wanted to tell you that you are the best mom I could ever ask for. You have been so awesome with the whole Ryan thing! You have taken me by surprise by how accepting you are of everything I could never ever ask for a better mom i love you ” Posted by youaregolden on 05/30/07 8:59am (report shoutout)
	“Thanks for the nice comments in my gallery. I am truly blessed.” Posted by thereisnogray on 04/26/07 7:26am (report shoutout)
	“Thanks mom...the pain will subdue in time. I am praying for God's leading and I am sorry for all the times I have disobeyed you. I am trying to be a better daughter and I love you no matter what. You did not upset me in any way. You showed me where I was failing and how I could change by making me re-evaluate myself. God has everything in his hands. Me and Ryan are going to take it slow, I promise You are the best mom I could have and I will NEVER stop loving you -Sam” Posted by youaregolden on 04/20/07 8:26am (report shoutout)
	“Hey Allforhim. That picture of the sun rise in your gallery is awesome. I would love to use it as my screen background for a while if that's OK” Posted by thereisnogray on 04/19/07 12:26pm (report shoutout)
	“hey mom! i miss u I hope u r coming home soon... sam” Posted by youaregolden on 03/17/07 8:46am (report shoutout)
	“I liked ur blog... love ya and c u soon! sam” Posted by youaregolden on 03/11/07 9:46am (report shoutout)
	“Hey mom...anything exciting happening up there? Tell JImmy happy Birthday for me! love ya Sam” Posted by youaregolden on 03/09/07 10:57am (report shoutout)
	“im coming home today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!” Posted by youaregolden on 03/04/07 5:09am (report shoutout)
	“not a problem mom! i don't know if hes gonna...plus i dont like drivin by myself down here...no that i have or anything I can't wait to come home 2..i miss everyone love ya sam” Posted by youaregolden on 03/03/07 7:31am (report shoutout)
	“im praying for you mom! i love u sam” Posted by youaregolden on 03/03/07 7:00am (report shoutout)
	“I can't believe i did it!!! And got an awesome picture too Love ya Sam” Posted by youaregolden on 03/02/07 11:22am (report shoutout)
	“hey there mom...im sooooo bored and nervous about my driving test!! please pray for me! love ya Sam” Posted by youaregolden on 03/02/07 6:23am (report shoutout)
	“Hey mom! How is work going for you today? Bekah says Hi!!!! Love you! Sam” Posted by youaregolden on 03/01/07 12:20pm (report shoutout)
	“It's cool that you are your daughter are on together! I connected the two of you by way of the goat birth story! GB” Posted by greybear on 03/01/07 12:07pm (report shoutout)