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PAIN-GAIN

4/10/2012

 
As sportmoms most of us have given birth or have witnessed the painful yet gratifying process.  From conception to reception there are points of pain that we must endure to reach the goal of motherhood!  Most of us would probably say the pain of it all is neutralized and sometimes even erased by the unbridled joy we feel at the birth of our child. 

As Coach and I processed through the nine months of our first pregnancy, we experienced two major pains.  First was the pain of adjustment!  This included finding new living quarters (needed room for baby!), a change in eating habits (Coach’s midnight trips to get the fudgesicles I craved), a revamped budget (babies don't come cheap!), added wardrobe to fit, carefully choosing the places we went (no smoking areas only), the number of stops for food and "rest" when we traveled, and on. 

The second major pain was, of course, the ultimate birthing process!  Despite the discomfort, the final outcome (our beautiful gift, Stephanie) overshadowed all physical  "pains" replacing them with an ecstatic joy that was beyond compare. It boiled down to this ... through the pain we gained!

A woman giving birth to a child has pain because her time has come; but when her baby is born she forgets the anguish because of her joy that a child is born into the world.
John 16:21

Like childbirth, the pains of life bring with them beautiful gifts that mold us into strong and balanced individuals.  Consider these… 

           - The pain of loss brings greater value to what we have 

           - The pain of consequences results in better choices next time 

           - The pain of delayed gratification teaches patience 

           - The pain of disappointment in others fosters a desire to be reliable

           - The pain of rejection stirs compassion in our hearts 

           - The pain of physical suffering causes endurance 

           - The pain of being wronged teaches forgiveness 

 "When pain ends, gain ends too." 
Robert Browning

This past weekend we were once again reminded of the ultimate pain-gain process:  The pain of Christ's brutal death on the cross resulting in the gain of bringing all mankind into the possibility of eternal life with Him.  Through His pain, we gained…His heavenly purpose completed.  

But he was wounded for the wrong we did; he was crushed for the evil we did. The punishment, which made us well, was given to him, and we are healed because of his wounds.  Isaiah 53:5 

                                 
OH THE ECSTASY OF GAIN WHEN PAIN IS ENDURED!

Blessings . . . as this life's pain brings you to eternal gain!

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    JANET BROWN

    As a veteran coach's wife, Janet invites you to join her in "Changing the world for Christ...one athlete at a time".Through the language of sports and life experiences, Janet uniquely exposes the character of God and His desire for "sportmoms" to WIN BIG in life. Her behind-the-bench view invites us into a world of triumphant wins and tragic personal loss.


    LIFE EXPERIENCE

    From being a mother of 2 to a spiritual mom to many, the road of life for Janet includes these hallmarks:

    - Gave her "heart to Jesus"     at 6 years old
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    - Studied Education/          Psychology at a Christian  College

    - Enjoyed earning her wings  and flying as a Flight    Attendant

    - Is the wife of Coach Dave Brown since 1967.

    - Involved in ministry to women for 30+ years including: Retreat Facilitator and speaker, Bible Study leader, National Women's Ministry Leader

    - Held an executive position in the corporate world for 35 years.

    - Developed and taught Pre-married and Marriage classes with her husband for 12 years. 

    Currently is a writer, grandmother to 4 and a coach's wife.


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