following grace

As 6 weeks of non stop energy flowing chaos comes to a close actually pulling myself out of bed when my alarm goes off {way} too early becomes harder and harder.   But those days I fix up my huge afro, cure my bad breath, remove my incredibly comfy pj's {not always} and my feet hit the floor; the Lord works wonders.   Establishing time with him is something I struggle and fight over and over. Y'all I'm so mean when I don't sleep. surely Jesus understands. but he is so much greater than that. He wakes me up, feeds me, and provides joy and energy that I never would've found, even with a few extra minutes of sleep.   And maybe you're realizing this post has no intent meaning its just for me, because sometimes I just like to ramble. and remind myself of that kick in the butt when I realize how absolutely blind as a bat I am.   Jesus is no trickster, he knows what he's doing. there is no mistake in happenings in our life...

The Summer has flown by so fast. A week from tomorrow my heart will break, the tears will fall and I will have to say goodbye to another summer of fun and the friends I treasure so greatly.   It has been a tough one. A summer of testing and trials but one of great joy and reward. The Lords presence has been so well known and felt and I cannot believe that just like that 5 weeks are already gone and only one is left. We cannot wait to see what great things the Lord has in store for the last week. off to prepare awards and pack up sweet kiddos.   I tell you what, playing momma for 5 days and then having to pack their stuff and send them on their way, is heart breaking. They become like your own. it's hard to see them go. We love them dearly but we are happy to welcome sleep and a few extra minutes of quiet. Caffeine and social media breaks are few and far in between.   I so res...