The Six of Us

One of the assignments for today was send a card to somebody.  I am cheating because I got the response today.   This one kind of it home today.  I found out through Facebook about a family member who was going through a difficult time.   Last week I felt inspired to send her an Easter card with a gift card for gas.  It wasn't a big deal to me but I felt it needed to be done.  I haven't been incredible close to my sibling in laws and stuff like this kind of stresses me out.  But I listened and I did it.  Today she sent me this touching text about how thankful she was and how the gift card came at the perfect time.   It was one of those situations where it truly wasn't me who came up with the idea to send this gift card and I actually put it off for several days before I did it because "the still small voice" was getting louder and more annoying.   It isn't hard to show compassion.  (okay well sometimes it is)  The ...

Why do I believe in God? There are two main reasons.  1) I have felt him there. 2) I have seen his power. I think of God as a parent who doesn't always step in to help.  Although sometimes I wish he would when he doesn't.  I do also believe that often times God shows up as another person.  A friend or family member or even a stranger that shows up and shows God's love.  I felt his power after Luke's accident.  I have no doubt he sent angels (my dad) to keep Luke safe.  I am not sure why Luke was saved that day.  But he was.  Maybe I will never know.  Sometimes I think he was saved because of me.  Because God knew that it would have tore my marriage apart and destroyed my relationship with my mom.  But maybe it was because Luke has some great purpose. I know there is lots of evil in the world.  So much war and hate and children starving.  But even in the worst situations there is still good.  Someti...