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The Daily Mercies: If a Picture Says What?
Author: Ginger
• Thursday, July 24th, 2008

We introduced you to The Daily Mercies with our little sister Jamie Elizabeth and today I follow up with little ole’ me.  There I am sandwiched between the protection of my parents.  It’s Homecoming ‘92 and l am still learning what that protection means.  Now blessed with a wonderful husband and two awesome boys.  How great is His Mercy?!  Yes, though I count my life blessed, the Path of Righteousness hasn’t always been easy.  Here I was young and ready to graduate high school.  Our family was new to the Church of God and becoming stronger through the years.  It was during this time that we met the Third Person of the Trinity—The Holy Ghost Himself.  And by the looks of things, I was headed in the right direction.  However, I have deferred from that path many times, yet, He gracefully accepts me at the Mercy Seat.

I was on the Homecoming court.  Can you believe it?  Don’t let that fool you, we were a small senior class of six so all three girls were matched with the three boys.  What I haven’t told you is, I was also graduating as a fifth year senior.  Meaning, I was to graduate the year before but did not have the credits.  I am telling you, It was God who got me in this private school along with those two parents who have continued to fight and pray for me through years!

Who would have thought I would later home-school my kids.  With my two great parents and of their many words of wisdom, my mom told me you can’t teach without learning and oh how true that statement is!  My children reflect so much from me all the while I learn so much from them.

My little heroes you might say, as I am in awe of who they are becoming in spite of myself and my many shortcomings.  Does that cry-out for His mercy loud enough?  If not, I leave you with these scriptures from Zech. 9:8-12 (NKJV). (Jamie and I at the tale–double for their trouble.)

I will camp around My house
Because of the army,
Because of him who passes by and him who returns.
No more shall an oppressor pass through them,
For now I have seen with My eyes.

The Coming King

Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion!
Shout, O daughter of Jerusalem!
Behold, your King is coming to you;
He is just and having salvation,
Lowly and riding on a donkey,
A colt, the foal of a donkey…
He shall speak peace to the nations;
His dominion shall be ‘from sea to sea,
And from the River to the ends of the earth.

God Will Save His People

As for you also,
Because of the blood of your covenant,
I will set your prisoners free from the waterless pit.
Return to the stronghold,
You prisoners of hope.
Even today I declare
That I will restore double to you.

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The Daily Mercies- Our Jamie Elizabeth
Author: Ginger
• Wednesday, June 25th, 2008

*added note at bottom

Our baby sister, Jamie Elizabeth,— who is very special to us— is going through a very rough time right now.  It seems kind of weird for me to be able to say “baby sister”, as I am the youngest and she is also my niece.  How’s that for a double portion?  My parents raised her and as far as we’re concerned, there’s no question who she is.

Jamie, on the other hand, has always struggled with her identity never really trusting or truly finding her way.  Today I hope my blog to be a reminder of His mercy and grace as I outline Whose she is.

  • She is consecrated to God as His beautiful daughter by his oath and blood.
  • She is her daddy’s humor and folklore carrying his song with pride.
  • She is faithful and sympathetic with her mother’s heart so deep.
  • She is sister to four and friend to all.
  • She is warrior bride fighting any foe with the strength of a lion.
  • She is Little Mamma of two beautiful children who love her dearly and call her mom.
  • She is Jamie-Jean, Sunshine, Hercules, The Boogan, The Very First Granddaughter, Baldy Baby, Million Dollar Baby …and yes, Gertrude

It was 25 years ago this past March 9 that our sister, Katie, had a baby girl she named Jamie Elizabeth.  Katie was not quite 17 years old.

We did not know Katie was pregnant until late in her pregnancy.  To be honest, she was eight months pregnant.  EIGHT months.  Though it may not have been the best decision to wait that long to tell our parents, given the circumstances of that time, it’s understandable why she did not want to confess such a weight.  Suffice it to say that our father had a particularly difficult surgery that year.

I wonder if Katie ever realized the amount of joy that entered our lives with the birth of Jamie.  The immense responsibility was undeniable; however, bleak circumstances were somewhat overshadowed by the precious gift of life.  I took to this child immediately.  Her bald head that seemed to stay with her into her toddler years, huge smile, her laugh, each word that she learned (and oh there were many for this very smart child) filled our souls.  Her bossiness challenged us and her curiosity astounded us.  She was dubbed by our long-time family pediatrician “The Million Dollar Baby”.  She was not only a healthy child, she was intelligent, intriguing and as inquisitive as they come.

Jamie, A.K.A. “Baldy Baby” (These were scanned back in my rookie computer days.)

Throughout the past 25 years, Jamie has been surrounded with a large family of people who love her.  As families go, we have had our share of problems.  Yet, despite difficult times, conflicts, and seemingly impossible situations, we share an immense love and family ties that can only come from The Solid Rock, Jesus Christ.

Currently, our Jamie needs our prayers.  Though we are vague concerning the circumstances, we are quite clear about the answer.  Jesus Christ.  Emotions sway back and forth.  Sight is not always pleasant.  However, it is by faith that we walk.

It is because of our love for Jamie- …faith which worketh by LOVE. Galatians 5:6 -that we stand in the gap on her behalf.  It is because of our love for her that we share these words.  And it is because of our faith that we KNOW our God is able.  He is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in US.  Ephesians 3:20 Our situations, no matter how heartbreaking or unbearable, are but an opportunity for the Most High God to perform His Will and His Word.

Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the Lord of hosts. Zechariah 4:6

…Stay tuned for future posts for testimonies of God’s Amazing Grace as He works in the life of our precious Jamie…

*I meant to add a note about hearing from Jamie’s daughter last night.  She is eight years old.  She was sad and wanted to talk about her mom.  She broke my heart.  It was a little like deja vu as she reminded me SOOO much of Jamie.  She and her brother are two more reasons why we covet your prayers.  Thank you all so much for your genuine compassion.  It means more to us than we could possibly say.  Much gratitude!

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