Finding The Sparkle

I don't know about anyone else, but sometimes it is hard to find the good. The last year has been a tough one for me (and my family). As I am looking ahead to another round of shots for my back this coming week it makes me slightly grumpy. (You'd be grumpy too if you had to get shots.)

I have had a tough week, not that it was bad, it was just tough. I have nothing to complain about!!! I have definitely experienced the "Even in the valley, God is good!" in my life. He continues to provide for our needs, He continues to provide the finances for my shots, He continues to guide my hurting heart with gentle hands. Sometimes, I just need to remind myself that He does.

On Thursday, while my kids were happily playing outside, I had the thought that at this moment life is good. And it was. Am I still hurting? Yes. Am I still dreading 40 shots in my back? Yes. I just need to realize that there are still beautiful moments in life. I never want to get to the point where I miss those sparkly gems.

I am well aware that I will have to tell myself the same thing again tomorrow. I will have to choose to find the sparkle but you know what... sometimes it will find me. (Even if it has to smack me upside the head first! Ha!)

Just some Sparkly moments from the last few days. :)

 Joanna playing 'house' and having a whole conversation with herself.

 Josiah is enjoying a toy that was lovingly bought by his Aunt Becky. It makes noise. Nuff said.

 I got to enjoy some reading time outside in the cool breeze.

 Inspecting their fossils.

 Prayer time before bed. These two are goofy and have to copy each other on everything they do.

Who is that handsome man who is laying tile on my back porch?! That would be MY man! :) So excited about my new sparkly tile!

Look for your SPARKLE, my friends!

~Joy