straight line. One week from today it’ll be 21 years since he died.

Girl. I laughed out loud. I cried. I covered my mouth in shock. It was a lot.

desire. He just stands at the back door begging to be let out but when we take him out (on a leash) he just wanders around.

He is not unlike the raptors in Jurassic Park. Systematically testing the fence for weaknesses. He remembers.

I love that you got to experience what you give to others

And we all know you would do the same for any single person.

It seems to me she is in awe at being seen. She was running away from the abuse she suffered. And she is met by God. And seen by Him. And blessed by Him. And she was in awe. As am I.

children who also needed the alone time and a minute to not be needed or talked to. I did need that. Nonetheless, this man encouraged me with his kingdom mindset.

He was kingdom-minded in a way that I was not. And I was so thankful to be able to share that with him today - that I have thought about that moment and shared that story with people many times since. I also want to add that I am not receiving judgment/condemnation for being a stay-at-home-mom of 4

that young man. I have thought about that many times since. I was so encouraged. I hadn't even considered using that time to talk to people about Jesus, I had just looked forward to no one talking to me so that I could read a book in peace. But this guy saw it as an opportunity.

sitting nearby. As I sat, reading my book and enjoying the one time of day that no one NEEDED me for something, I overheard his conversation with someone. He chose to use that time to share the Gospel with

It’s not supposed to be this warm in February.