Tears....

This morning as soon as I sat with hot coffee at the beautiful hour of 0500, dawn streaking across the sky, the tears slowly track down my cheeks....and I begin to talk to God, with a heart full of thankfulness, grateful words pass my lips....I speak for my children, for friends and family, for the day ahead with a group of gentlemen with varying degrees of mental health...for grace, for love, for compassion and understanding....

My heart is full....after a day of rest and catching up on household needs and errands to be run, today I ready myself for the 2nd job I have been blessed with. I don't do it often but when I do I walk away fulfilled in the knowledge that I brought joy to four needy souls....when met on the street or at the movie theatre here in this tiny town I am met with such love it melts the soul, stirs the heart and I pause to thank a God who never leaves, never forsakes and is able to do all things.

I look forward to time spent with family tomorrow, and with a dear lifelong friend. I thank God for His provision...for His grace, for His love, for the outpouring of kindness, of compassion...my heart soaks it in and readies for the days ahead...my spirit grows strong and healthy and readies itself for the battles ahead....armed with the belt of truth...

'Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace.' Ephesians 6:14

Go today armed with the grace of God, with the wisdom of the ages...walk tall, stand strong and proud and walk out your journey dear hearts. You are worthy...loved beyond comprehension...loved and necessary....