Real Life

I haven't managed to post in awhile... the simple reason for that is the fact that "real life" is happening a lot around here.

What I mean by "real life" is:

• Having a baby who has gotten a cold for the first time in her little life...
• Having a dog who has lost control of her bowels and is leaving me presents around the house that don't smell too good. (Sorry, to gross you out, folks but, you saw the title of this post before you read it!)
• Trying to encourage my husband who is in the midst of a high-demand couple of weeks at work and can't help but be consumed by it.
• Learning about trials that are going on in the lives of some of my loved ones, and dealing with the grief and disappointment alongside them.

This isn't news to any of us, but real life isn't glamorous. Sometimes it's not pretty. But it's genuine, it's... real! And it often has a way of revealing to us those in our lives who care deeply for us. And, for those whose hearts and minds are open to it, real life has a beautiful way of revealing the presence of a mighty and loving God in our world and in our lives.

So, thank you, God, for real life... and for stooping down to show your kindness to me in the midst of it.