Trials Which Bring the Grace

It's been a "trying" past week or so - We have most definitely been under attack.
 I'm not only speaking in spiritual metaphor- we have, literally been attacked by
someone whom we trusted- someone our family reached out to with love- someone
we made regular sacrifices for. Someone we loved and supported.

It's been difficult. I've prayed a lot, and you know what? God showed up.

He used some of you even to show me His love - you may not even be aware of it.
You may not know that the kind comment you left was read just after the pain came.
You may not even know that the funny tweet you sent lifted my spirits at precisely the
right time- or that in a time of crisis, the email, note, phone call, comment you left was
God's way of showing me that His love is all around.

 God showed up this week right when I needed Him- and He is reaching me-reaching
others through you when you let Him.
Thank you- for prayers, friendship, laughter, tears. Thank you for encouragement, faith,
 a sweet spirit, and a great sense of humor.

This past week I've been extremely grateful for some very special sisters in Christ who will pray
even when they don't know why. Prayer warriors who will hit their knees for another in need.
It's in the trials that we see the grace. 
Without the troubles - we don't notice the contrast - it's just not as clear.

This past week - God's grace for me came through you. Thank you! Let's keep spreading
His love- uplifting- encouraging- wonderful  GRACE! I'm all wrapped up in it-

#24 -  reflections in the water
#25- colors of nature
#26- boys who wrestle and chase and spit and jump
#27- the gentle breeze bringing cooler weather to a hot Florida climate
#28- outdoor movies and special friends
#29- food that's cooked outside and meant to be shared
#30- sweet friends who pray & encourage during times of pain
#31- the trials which bring the Grace!

also linking with Sweet Shot Tuesday - because I love the above picture -
and this one that make me think of God's love, His peace, His grace:

The thing that is Fabulous about this photo: it was taken a couple of months ago at 

Warm Mineral Springs - Where my Walker (the one in the pic by the lake) 

accepted Christ as his Savior and became a "new creature" like this butterfly he pointed out to me! 

and this flower which was also there in the park the day my baby was re-born:

 

Thank you- Darcy from My3Boybarians 

For hosting:  Sweet Shot Tuesday!

John 1: 14  

"And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory,

 glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth."

Have a Beautiful Week! 

If you have a chance - I'd LOVE it if you would consider hopping over to the 

HSBA to cast a vote or two my direction - It's the 2011 Homeschool Blog Awards 

 I'm  thrilled and honored to have been nominated in two different categories! 

"Best Field Trip/Nature Blog" and "Best Photos"

it's HERE if you'd like to see for yourself - 

there are some wonderful Homeschool mamas out there!