sadness and gladness.

This last week was one I'd almost rather forget.  Completely erase, actually.  But, the fact of the matter is that life continues to move and the circumstances and happenstances of life that are less than enjoyable still stand to exist. 

I was bogged down by such emotions as frustration, irritation, anger, and sadness.  Complete sadness.  The ways of the world continue to depress me and leave me wondering what kind of a world into which I will bring my future kids.  My only hope is knowing that with the wisdom of the Lord on my side, and with support of truly good-hearted family and friends, my children won't know the kind of sadness and toxicity that all too many children face in their own homes today. 

"Every good and perfect gift is from above"  James 1:17

This week was one I said a quick prayer thanking Him for all the amazing parents (and parents-to-be) I know.  The world can never have too many people whose hearts desire is to raise their children with love, kindness, safety, and support. 


I couldn't have said it better:

If one feels the need of something grand, something infinite, something that makes one feel aware of God, one need not go far to find it. I think that I see something deeper, more infinite, more eternal than the ocean in the expression of the eyes of a little baby when it wakes in the morning and coos or laughs because it sees the sun shining on its cradle.
--Vincent van Gogh