2.16.2012

kid love






i love that my kids love me...

no matter what i'm wearing

no matter how much money i have

no matter how many mistakes i make


even when my hair is gray

even when i eat too much

even when i have to punish them


when i'm a grump

when i'm tired and just want to snuggle

when i forget something important


ahh...kid love
























2.05.2012

tenderness

i went to a funeral yesterday. i didn't know her at all. she was a friend's mom. although i wasn't experiencing any personal grief, i witnessed many moments that touched my heart.

a woman entertaining a sweet little infant boy

a son sharing of how his faith in Jesus saved him from a life of drug and alcohol abuse

a pastor tell of this woman's faith and hope in Jesus

a husband wiping the tears from his wife's face

a friend reaching over and hugging another friend

smiles, laughter and tears as family and friends watched a video of their dear loved one

the name of Jesus being repeated over and over

the prompting of the Holy Spirit for me to pray for those in the room who don't know Him

i was especially touched by the soloist who sang "give me Jesus" and "i can only imagine"


i didn't know what to expect walking into the funeral.

i know i didn't expect to be blessed.