Wednesday, February 2, 2011

little foot

it was four months ago
when the first call came
a scared daddy
whose daughter
was whittled away
and he wondered...
could i talk to her?
and then she was there
on my phone
and i could only say
i understand
i know
and god has been faithful
filling me up
so
i can pour out
filling me up
so
i can pour out
and it's now
and she's away for a while
but she can call me at night
and i will say
i know
i understand
and
i will pray-
god,
fill
her
up


on this day that i speak of anorexia and a struggler....check out the book review (and give-away) over at amy's: http://amylsullivan.blogspot.com/2011/02/eating-disorder-full-and-book-for-you.html. she wrote a gracious review of my book, and we've opened up the comments for people to write me questions that i will answer. i've provided my regular wednesday-friday links below.

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34 comments:

  1. NancyFebruary 2, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    O, Kendal! You beautiful, grace-filled servant of the Most High God! How he must love this young woman (and her daddy) to give you the gift of your presence in her life. Keep answering the phone, keep telling her you understand. God will do His thing through you!

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  2. MindyFebruary 2, 2011 at 7:40 PM

    We've only to let Him and He will make miracles through us!

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  3. UnknownFebruary 2, 2011 at 9:13 PM

    this is my favorite of yours...'it's never for nothing'...an ancient Margaret Becker song (sorry Margaret, but it's true) that just blesses me and this is you...never for nothing...filling you up.

    p.s. a little birdie told me that you have a birthday...tomorrow??!! happy birthday and BIG HUGS!!!

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  4. Nikole HahnFebruary 3, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    Beautiful!

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  5. nicFebruary 3, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    kendal, you are such a precious vessel of grace. may your supply be ever brimming.

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  6. nicFebruary 3, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    ooh...is it true that it's your birthday? if so, have a most beautiful day. and if not, have a most beautiful day. :) love to you!

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  7. Kati patrianoceuFebruary 3, 2011 at 3:20 PM

    What a gift of friendship you give!

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  8. alittlebitograceFebruary 3, 2011 at 4:24 PM

    "i understand" are gift-words to the hurting. how beautiful it is that God turns our areas of pain and brokenness into beauty and ministry.

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  9. CateFebruary 3, 2011 at 6:22 PM

    It is amazing how God takes our weaknesses and uses them for His glory.

    Thanks so much for you kind comments in regards to my daughter too - especially as you are a public school teacher :-) (which I was once too!)

    Happy Birthday! x

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  10. UnknownFebruary 3, 2011 at 6:46 PM

    you make me want to do more , instead of just thinking it.

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  11. SherylFebruary 3, 2011 at 8:54 PM

    This is precious. It reminds me of 2 Corinthians 1:3-4. Way to live the Good News!

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  12. Mommy EmilyFebruary 3, 2011 at 10:16 PM

    kendal... sister... may he always fill you so you might pour out. it can be draining. may you find rest in this time of separation, and renewal. this was a beautiful tender post, of sacrifice and redemption. i love how he is using your story. xo

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  13. Michelle DeRushaFebruary 3, 2011 at 11:14 PM

    Totally smitten with your heart, Kendal.

    Heading over to Amy's...

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  14. Southern GalFebruary 4, 2011 at 6:20 AM

    Being filled to be poured out. You are being so obedient to His calling. What a blessing to walk alongside those who are suffering and be able to say, "I know. I understand."

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  15. UnknownFebruary 4, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    You did such an amazing job answering the questions at Amy's yesterday. I love this poem...so real and honest.

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  16. MichelleFebruary 4, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    I'm going to check out the interview at Amy's blog later, but I want to say how beautiful your words were today. I'm praying not only for you but for all who suffer. Thank you for continually sharing your struggle with us all.

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  17. BobbiFebruary 4, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    This reminds me that we are to "comfort as we are comforted"...Your line "I know, I understand"...is all about God's great grace! WOW...thanks!!

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  18. RhondaFebruary 4, 2011 at 12:50 PM

    Adina, what a beautiful poem! Thank you for sharing it, as it touched my heart. :-)

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  19. ErinFebruary 4, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    Your heart, your words, your story...they're beautiful. May God continue to fill you & may you continue to be obedient to pour out.

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  20. VickiFebruary 4, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    What a beautiful ministry God has given you with your words and your help to those who are suffering what you suffered. God does use all things for good if we let Him! So happy that you are so filled up with God and thank you for sharing your journey and helping others.

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  21. CindyFebruary 4, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    Coming in from Studio JRU - Yes, this poem is powerful...and I am glad to see your obedience and transparency is being used so mightily by God...

    I haven't checked out your book yet, but I am understanding the title now!

    Blessings,
    Cindy

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  22. Terri SmithFebruary 4, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    Oh Kendal..This Poem Went Straight To My Heart! I Have Yet To Check Out Your Book, But For Sure Will Now. Blessings To You Dear Lady...

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  23. Bonnie GrayFebruary 4, 2011 at 6:22 PM

    I'm with Abby. This is my favorite. God, you almost made me cry. I just held myself back. A lump in my heart. !! Deep pain, deep beauty. Kendal, amazing. Thanks for keeping the light on for me. ;)

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  24. artsyclayFebruary 4, 2011 at 6:24 PM

    She is so blessed to have you to talk to and to encourage her. I hope you had a wonderful birthday!

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  25. Jennifer {Studio JRU}February 4, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    Beautiful Kendal. Beautiful words... I know, I understand, I will pray. What a blessing you are to those who need to hear those words. Thank you so much for sharing heart. :)

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  26. Sonya McCllough LockridgeFebruary 4, 2011 at 9:21 PM

    yes Lord ... fill her up ... Thankful 4 you, 4 the families ...

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  27. It's GraceFebruary 4, 2011 at 9:50 PM

    Your book is sure to be a huge blessing, just like you. Thanks so much for answering my question yesterday at Amy's. Praying your book makes it into the hands it needs to be in.

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  28. Jodene ShawFebruary 5, 2011 at 1:14 AM

    this is beauty from ashes.
    bless you for this.

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  29. DianaFebruary 6, 2011 at 2:25 PM

    Love your poem. My daughter had a friend struggling with anorexia and with family intervention has overcome it for now. Scary.

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  30. UnknownFebruary 7, 2011 at 3:06 AM

    Stopping by from StudioJRU link... what powerful words~ you certainly are a blessing.

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  31. Valerie WellerFebruary 14, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    Stopping by from StudioJRU link... what powerful words~ you certainly are a blessing.

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  32. Jennifer @ Studio JRUFebruary 14, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    Beautiful Kendal. Beautiful words... I know, I understand, I will pray. What a blessing you are to those who need to hear those words. Thank you so much for sharing heart. :)

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  33. CindyFebruary 14, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    Coming in from Studio JRU - Yes, this poem is powerful...and I am glad to see your obedience and transparency is being used so mightily by God...

    I haven't checked out your book yet, but I am understanding the title now!

    Blessings,
    Cindy

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  34. deb colarossiFebruary 14, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    you make me want to do more , instead of just thinking it.

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