God IS good. I believe that with all my heart.

That being said, it has been a discouraging week. Though I tried to look for the bright spots, it was clear that darkness loomed at every turn.

There have been many things on my heart this week... many things that have caused my heart to ache.

• An officer's child in the division had a horrible accident.
• One of our congregation members is really struggling as he tries to figure out life.
• My uncle (who lives with my dad) is going to die... probably sometime this weekend. He is actually my Godfather (my family was catholic when I was a kid). My heart hurts for my dad.
• One of our learning center kids will face an unthinkable weekend. His mentor killed himself last night.

These are just of few of those troublesome things that have happened this week. There are others, but those I share with God alone.

In the midst of all of this, God has shown me his goodness in the smiles of my children.... in the embrace of a wonderful husband... in the support of friends... in His word that reminds me that I do not need to be dismayed or discouraged because He is my strength.

With Jesus there is always hope for a brighter tomorrow.

Please pray for those mentioned above.