Thank you, Richie and Pam! It’s so hard to do share honestly when wounds are new and raw. People often can’t safely show those parts of their stories until they carry them as scars (like the ones I share from in this post). I’m glad I could be an encourager for you and I pray that will be true for others who may read this post, too.

Oh, yes, Carol! I’m so thankful, too. God’s goodness is amazing!

Thank you, Jody. You’re such a beautiful writer. I’m so thankful that Jesus heals our brokenness and restores the years that the locust destroyed. His love restores and heals us and makes us useful in His kingdom. He loves us so well and makes me want to please him. So thankful that goodness can come from brokenness.

Thank you, Steve! I love it when something I write connects to someone else’s story with God. What a blessing to be able to share our stories and see His power, goodness, and love in the details.

Jeanette, you and your family were on my heart as I wrote this post, honestly feeling it was far too little to offer in the kind of hard and broken story you are living through right now. I praise God for ministering to you with His timing and His Word and my little story. Oh, how He loves us.

Oh, thank you, Savanna. I’m so glad you liked (LOVED) it : )

I love reading this message from you, Brenda! How wonderful that God keeps us connected in our hearts however many miles and years go by. I cherish our Colorado walks and talks, too : )

Thank you, Joyce : )

Darla, I was at the airport and felt a little rushed, but it seemed like maybe I needed to just get this message out right away. I prayed it would arrive for someone just when needed. What a privilege that I was able to remind you of God’s love for the broken just at the time when you broke. He’s got you, friend.