life is good.

The last month has been a rather rough one. My best friend's mother - who was a surrogate grandma to our girls - passed away somewhat suddenly, work has become rather unstable in this day of a struggling housing market, and Dave and I are both on the very short list for layoffs.

But life is good. You know, in these times when it feels like everything is falling apart, I am reminded that this is when God can really show us His power and glory and compassion. The Bible study I have been involved in for the last year has been trekking through the Old Testament, one book at a time. I'm reminded of Moses and the Israelites and their walk through the desert for FORTY YEARS! But at this time, God drew near to His people. He was with them every step - and he LED them. I know the Lord is with us. I know He is leading us. I know we are not alone.

A familiar verse comes to mind, and I'm so thankful we have the words of our Lord to give us peace: Jeremiah 29:11-13 "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. "

So yes.. life is crazy.. our heads are spinning... but we still have so much to be thankful for! Life is good!