I haven't posted in the past week do to a bit of stress and upset over what's going on in the world today. Through my life it's been frustrating and nerve racking to see injustices committed on a personal and greater than personal level. I have been through trails as I am sure all of us have been. I have even burnt myself out on trying to fight and fix many problems in the past and more recent. What has been revealed to me is that God is always faithful and I can take Him for His word. He loves me and His MERCY is greater than any crisis that I have come across.
Life is not without trails and tribulation but through all of the mini crucifixions there is always the RESURRECTIONS and no one can take that away from any of us. Through my lifetime Jesus has brought to life for me the Footprints in the Sand, when there was only one set of footprints, that is when he carried me. Nothing can outshine God's love and glory it is all around us even when demons are lurking. Don't forget where sin is, God's grace abounds. So rejoice. Rejoice in whatever He has or is allowing to happen in this country and elsewhere for God will bring good out of anything! A garden grows from manure, labor pains bring forth life, and death will bring about eternal life.I like to think of St. Maximilian Kolbe lately who gave his life for the love of others and the love of God. He made an awful situation into something beautiful.
In the meantime there are many, many beautiful things God has blessed us with to keep our focus on Him here are some of them:
I am officially a soccer mom and I have the key chain that says, Soccer Mom to prove it. It was a birthday present from the little ones.We have 5 kiddos in soccer.

Abba do in action!!
Soccer girls are cool.
Our fifteen year old just moved up to Varsity. He is the highest scorer on both the JV and the Varsity team so far this year. No pictures yet, but soon to come.
This is how we enjoyed our Columbus Day weekend. Kiddos on the Go-Cart.
My lil' grasshopper.
I was thrilled to find this toy gym at my favorite thrift store for $3.99. By that smile, I think Eliana is too.
Bright red and green foliage,if earth is this beautiful what must it be like in Heaven.
I looked up these leaves and they are on a Sassafras Tree. Very neat and I love the banana yellow color.
A wonder to behold, a beautiful bird's nest in a most safe place entwined in a bunch of brambles with thorns all around it to protect the little babies.
These are the things money cannot buy but are given to us freely by our Lord and Creator, Jesus Christ, who is our Hope. His awesomeness cannot be outdone.
I hope this week brings many hopes to you and may you not be afraid as JP2 always said," Be not afraid". Look for the New Springtime it is in front of you and me.