January 26th, 2010
Why Footprints Diary?
Footprints is a very special poem to me, as it is during the most difficult times of my life that I have felt Jesus’ presence the most. He literally picks me up and carries me through the tough times, and it is only through my faith and trust in Him that He carries me and shelters me from life’s storms. He is literally the wind beneath my wings, and I feel honoured that He considers me worthy of carrying me. This version of Footprints in the Sand, written by Margaret Fishback Powers is my favourite version – there are others, but this one just speaks to my ♥, as the flowing words are very similar to the King James Version of the Bible .
This poem has been especially poignant and relevant just recently, as we have had friends of ours in hospital – Gwenda, our friend from Tumby Bay and my mum. They are both out of hospital, now, and I praise God once more for answered prayer. Things were more than a little hectic there for a while, but our God never lets us down. He is always there for us, as long as we take the time to rely wholly and solely on Him. There were times when I thought that this blog was no more than a pipe dream, especially when I had to edit about 75% of the posts that we imported, as they weren’t displaying properly, but God promises that He will never give us more than we can handle, and that He will never leave us nor forsake us. It is through these times that He has carried me … once again, and I’m sure that it won’t be the last time!
Our God truly is an awesome God!
I am a daughter of the King of Kings, seeking to live a godly life and mirror the love of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.
I sorry that it’s been a rough lately. I was concerned when you weren’t posting and was glad to see a post today.
The new blog is beautiful, and I really like the theme. Footprints in the Sand is a wonderful poem. My mom gave me a bookmark with the poem and a small footprint pin shortly before she passed away.
You are back ~ and how!
Sorry to hear things have not been going well and I do hope it’s all going up from here.
This new blog looks gorgeous!!! Your son has done a great job.
Looking forward to following your footsteps.
And here I was thinking you were just quiet, busy getting your new blog up & running & all this other stuff was happening! OH. My. Next time I won’t make assumptions that all is well & you are just busy! Love, love, love the *new you*! Your son is very clever. What a wonderful birthday present!
Hi Ganeida,
Thank you – my son’s design skills have certainly improved over the last couple of years. I LOVE my birthday present!
I’m so sorry that I just didn’t have the time to even think about posting a blog post, but I’m back, now.
Everybody is on the mend, and I feel as if life is just a little bit slower, which I’m not complaining about, mind you.
Have a great week,
Blessings,
Jillian
Hi Ruby,
Yes, I’m back, and I’m looking forward to catching up with all of my friends.
I’m happy that everyone is now on the mend, and life is really slowing down, once again.
My son’s design skills have really improved over the last couple of years, and I’m really pleased with my new blog.
Thank you for your friendship. ☺
Have a great week,
Blessings,
Jillian
Hi Heather,
I’m so sorry that I couldn’t post, but life was so hectic that I barely had time to think. My friend, Gwenda is out of hospital and so is my mum, and they are feeling much better.
Footprints is our central theme, and we even have the Footprints poem in our “little house”. I love the way that Jesus carries us through the difficult times. I’m sure that you treasure the Footprint pin that your mum gave you.
Have a great week,
Blessings,
Jillian
Love the new blog Jillian! I too love the poem footprints and the reminder that God never leaves us thru the ups and downs. Thank you for sharing more of your heart with us.
Luv donna
Hi Donna,
My son has worked hard on this blog.
Thank you – I do, too.
God has been so close during the last couple of weeks, and I am so thankful that He is there to carry me when I find the going gets tough.
Have a great week,
Blessings,
Jillian ♥
Wow…this is awesome! What a great job your son has done! xxx
The new blog looks great Jillian!!! I couldn’t figure out how to ‘follow’ it, I guess since it’s not on blogger it’s different, so I clicked to follow it on facebook
Footprints is special to me also. My parents always held onto it during their lives, especially throughout their illnesses. So glad you are back! Missed you, dear friend!
Hi Jillian,
Your new blog looks great. You and your son have done a fantastic job! It is wonderful to see you out and about and I am glad to hear that all is well with your family and friend again.
Footprints is a great poem, and has also been very helpful to me over the years. My eldest daughter discovered it recently, and it has already become very special to her as well.
Dear Jillian,
Wow I am so sorry it has been hard for you with these burdens. I have been ‘off the air’ so to speak with Stephen home and other issues haping here too.
Aren’t talented children a blessing. It looks great.
Praying things improve for you.
Blessings and much ♥ ♥
Ps where is your follower button? Are you still going to show up on my dashboard as someone I follow or not? THis is how I check in on many people♥
Hi Jillian
Glad to hear that things are settling down again after rough times! I love this old song,
The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, His mercies never come to an end, they are new every morning, new every morning, great is thy faithfulness O Lord, great is thy faithfulness!
We need you Lord Jesus.
Kylie
It seems everyone’s housekeeping!
It looks lovely
Hi Sarah,
Thank you – I am really happy with my new blog, too.
Have a great week,
Blessings,
Jillian
Hi Carolyn,
I’m glad that you’ve worked out how to follow me. 
Thank you – my son has done an excellent job of working out what I wanted, especially when I struggled with verbalising what I wanted.
Have a great week,
Blessings,
Jillian
Hi Therese,
I LOVE the Footprints poem – it holds such relevance to me, especially when I am not well.
I have missed all of my blogging friends, too and I am glad to be back.
Have a great week,
Blessings,
Jillian
Hi Amy,
Thank you – my son has worked hard on this.
Footprints is a poem that means a lot to me – Jesus carries me through the tough times.
Have a great week,
Blessings
Jillian
Hi Gae,
I pray that your home life will settle down, too.
My son has a real talent for web design, and he loves doing it, too.
I presume that to follow someone on WordPress that you would add the RSS feed to your reader. I follow all of my blogs on Google reader, as I have found it the easiest one to use.
Unless you can add Footprints Diary to your reader, I probably won’t show up.
Have a great week,
Blessings,
Jillian
I hope that you can work out how to
Hi Kylie,
I, too, am glad that life is starting to settle down, for it was going at a frantic pace for the last couple of weeks, but God strengthened me through it all.
Have a great week,
Blessings,
Jillian
Hi Mrs BB,
There are so many new look blogs on the web at the moment, and they all look delightful.
My son has done an excellent job on my new blog, and I am so happy with the end result.
Have a great week,
Blessings,
Jillian
Hi Gae,
I have a follow button at the bottom of my sidebar, if you would like to follow me.
Have a great week,
Blessings,
Jillian
Oh wow. This is so amazing. What a professional job your son has done. I am sooooooo impressed!!
I’m saddened to read of the hospitalisations, and join you in praising God for their recovery.
Wow again!
Jeanne
James did an excellent job Jillian!
Hi Linda,
Thank you.
Have a great week,
Blessings,
Jillian
Hi Jeanne,
My son’s webdesign skills have definitely improved over the last couple of years. 
Thank you.
I’m so pleased that our friend, Gwenda and my mum have both improved – our God is GREAT!
Have a great week,
Blessings,
Jillian
Good posting. I thank you for posting it. Keep up the fine work.
Hi Josiah,
Thank you.
Have a wonderful and blessed week,
Blessings,
Jillian