Lately I have been watching my girls deal with a lot of frustration and disappointment.  I feel helpless. Lately my thoughts keep turning towards the people of Japan and my heart has been full of sorrow and compassion.  Lately I have been reminded that God is the God of life. Lately I have been missing my mom like crazy.  I’ve been desperately searching my heart for any words of comfort or wisdom that she might have planted there in my youth. Lately I have noticed that I am very easily distracted. Lately I have been reminded that my husband is incredibly sensitive, patient, and kind.

May the friendships you make be those which endure and all of your grey clouds be small ones for sure. And trusting in Him to Whom we all pray, may a song fill your heart every step of the way.

Out in my yard today… a rainy day with a bit of a breeze, 53 degrees, and I can see that spring is coming!  little crocus heads emerging The yellow ones are opening! Every year it seems like I wait and wait and wait for some sign that spring is near, and then surprise!  creation seems to suddenly awaken from it’s winter slumber and there is work to be done in the yard. I’m grateful for… the robin I saw in my yard last week- hope for the beginning of spring delivered on the wings of a fine feathered friend.  I’m