You Can Fight A Bear For a Little While

by Blue-Eyed Bride on February 10, 2012

A good friend of mine used my grandfather’s words with me this morning when she sent me a text to encourage me.

I’ve written before about how my grandfather always said (and my mom currently says), “You can fight a bear for a little while,” when faced with a struggle, big or small.

If you don’t mind, please pray for our family today. We have an important doctor’s appointment and Todd and I could use some prayers for wisdom as we make decisions.

And please pray for this little fella, too.

I promise to share more soon.

Happy Friday! We’re all looking forward to the weekend.

{ 58 comments… read them below or add one }

1 Timsha February 10, 2012 at 10:00 am: Prayers for you and your family!
2 The Life and Times of Me February 10, 2012 at 10:02 am: Will definitely pray for you today.
3 Katie February 10, 2012 at 10:04 am: Thinking of you and your wonderful family and sending prayers. Hope all works out for you!
4 Liz Copeland February 10, 2012 at 10:04 am: Praying for you and your family
5 Cristina February 10, 2012 at 10:05 am: Oh I hope all is ok! Please keep us informed (as much as you feel comfortable doing of course).
6 Lydia February 10, 2012 at 10:07 am: We will be praying for you!
7 Amy February 10, 2012 at 10:10 am: Praying! I hope everything is ok with that precious lil guy!
8 Kelly February 10, 2012 at 10:12 am: Will pray for your family today. I was having my second child when you first wrote the post and used the quote Everyone can fight a bear for a little while. I said it to myself often during those first rough few months and it helped me a lot. Thank you for sharing your Grandfather’s wisdom!
9 Meg@ Green Motherhood February 10, 2012 at 10:16 am: Sending my prayers to you. A mother’s heart can be heavy when it comes to our children.
10 Lena February 10, 2012 at 10:17 am: Praying for you and your family today!
11 Susy February 10, 2012 at 10:18 am: Praying for you and TC as you make decisions, and of course praying for sweet Hayes!
12 Suze February 10, 2012 at 10:18 am: Said special big prayer for you and your family Erin!!
13 Sara February 10, 2012 at 10:19 am: Praying for you right now. Praying the Lord gives you His wisdom and His peace.
14 Virginia February 10, 2012 at 10:36 am: Sending you and your sweet family lots of prayers today!!
15 Jill February 10, 2012 at 10:36 am: Praying for wisdom and for that SWEET baby. Just love him…and you, friend!
((HUGS))
16 Elizabeth February 10, 2012 at 10:39 am: Praying for your family today!
17 KK in Dallas February 10, 2012 at 10:42 am: “If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives to all generously and without criticizing, and it will be given to him.” James 1:5
18 Mariya February 10, 2012 at 10:42 am: Thinking of you. Hope it goes well.
19 Pamela M February 10, 2012 at 10:44 am: Praying for you and your sweet family, Erin!!
20 CAwife February 10, 2012 at 10:47 am: I’m so sorry Erin, saying a prayer for your family today.
21 Elizabeth February 10, 2012 at 10:52 am: Erin,

You and your sweet family are in our prayers. Today we lift you up and pray for wisdom and guidance. Hold onto those words of wisdom from your Grandfather!

Warmly,

Elizabeth
22 SushiMama February 10, 2012 at 10:56 am: Praying right now!
23 Melissa February 10, 2012 at 11:17 am: Sending up prayers right now!
24 PC February 10, 2012 at 11:25 am: Prayers for all.
25 Brielle February 10, 2012 at 11:45 am: Big prayers for all of you!!
26 Jennifer February 10, 2012 at 11:48 am: Thinking and praying for you and your family today!
27 Michelle February 10, 2012 at 11:49 am: You and your family are in my thoughts.
28 Jourdan February 10, 2012 at 11:54 am: aww i’ll be praying for your family Erin!
29 JT @The Faux Foodie Girl February 10, 2012 at 12:01 pm: Thinking of you and your family – hope all will be well!
30 molly February 10, 2012 at 12:02 pm: awwww, praying! I hope it’s nothing too serious.
31 Jenn @ Shopaholic to Small Town February 10, 2012 at 12:03 pm: sending up prayers for you and your sweet family!
32 Jessica February 10, 2012 at 12:06 pm: Hope all is well, Erin! I will be sending up some prayers for you and your family today. Hope you have a wonderful weekend and get to enjoy that date night you blogged about earlier this week!:)
33 Chele February 10, 2012 at 12:11 pm: Prayers for your sweet family today! Hope all will be fine.
34 Suzette February 10, 2012 at 12:32 pm: Praying for wisdom and peace.
35 Kristen February 10, 2012 at 12:56 pm: You know I’m praying. Really, really praying. xo
36 Jody February 10, 2012 at 1:02 pm: Prayers for your family and that sweet baby.
37 The Waspy Redhead February 10, 2012 at 1:04 pm: Prayers and hugs and good vibes to you and your family!
38 cyndi February 10, 2012 at 1:17 pm: Praying and sending you lots of love from Ohio!!!!
39 Colleen February 10, 2012 at 1:20 pm: Thoughts and prayers for you and your whole family today!
40 Chelsea February 10, 2012 at 1:34 pm: I hope that all is okay. Sending prayers your way.
41 Beth February 10, 2012 at 2:10 pm: We are keeping your family in prayer..
42 James February 10, 2012 at 2:10 pm: Got your whole family on my mind; hope for good news for you soon!
43 Cindy D February 10, 2012 at 2:20 pm: Praying for you and your sweet little family!
44 Ashley Kirby February 10, 2012 at 3:06 pm: Prayers, thoughts, and hugs.
45 Heather Bush February 10, 2012 at 5:05 pm: Praying for you.
46 Wendy February 10, 2012 at 5:58 pm: Praying for you. Hope everything turns out ok.
47 Cathy February 10, 2012 at 6:41 pm: Big prayer……I am sure God was holding your hand today and the rest of the family……
48 Kendall February 10, 2012 at 8:36 pm: Praying with love for you guys xoxo
49 Erin February 10, 2012 at 9:53 pm: That quote has gotten me through this past year, more than you’ll ever know
50 Kelli L. February 10, 2012 at 10:16 pm: Sending prayers your way in this difficult time!
51 Candace guy February 10, 2012 at 10:35 pm: Praying for your family!!! Lifting you up to the Lord of healing and wisdom!!
52 Emily Neurohr February 10, 2012 at 11:30 pm: Praying for you and your family! sending you loads and loads of love too… Always here for you if you need me
53 Shelly February 11, 2012 at 12:10 am: Praying for you and your sweet family. I hope this “Bear” passes quickly.
54 Carolyn February 11, 2012 at 4:37 am: Praying for you and your family Erin!
55 Jen February 11, 2012 at 9:07 pm: Prayers said!
56 Kayla February 11, 2012 at 9:43 pm: Thinking and praying for you all, especially Hayes!
57 Kat February 14, 2012 at 10:57 pm: Thinking of you guys.
58 Lauras Blonde Moments February 25, 2012 at 5:47 pm: Hey Erin

Hope everything is ok and I will definitely keep y’all in my prayers!!

Laura
laurasblondemoments.blogspot.com

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