Never underestimate the peace in a quiet half hour to catch yourself and pull it all together. And never underestimate the joy in being kicked for that half hour as a reminder that despite the stresses, there is coming a joy that cannot be put to words. Never underestimate the peace that comes from a silent cry to our Lord for patience and words.

God is good. All the time.
And all the time. God is good.

Even when we can’t see how these pieces are going to fit together.

Thanks to those who listened and sent their phone-mailed hugs yesterday.

… one step at a time… one step at a time…

and soon I can look behind and see how I’ve gotten there one step at a time…