As diamonds grow more brillant under pressure, and as iron sharpens iron, so do the times of difficulty try us and make us strong. For God, in His love, has plans for you beyond all your imaginings. -The gift and the words from Jonathan yesterday.

I feel as though it has been a heck of a week. What has remained true? That God is always on His throne. He is perfect and graceful. That when we are struggling, He is right there...with His perfect Word and timing. I love the people at my Church. I love getting to sit and talk with different members about God and being forced to remember His goodness and the lessons He has taught me the past 9 years of my walk. It was hard for me this week as I looked into the Word and walked away...not doing what it said..and spiritually feeling the consequences.

I am looking forward to the afternoon...some fellowship with a great couple from Church as we watch the UT football game verses Bama and grill out. Jonathan and I are going to make dessert...and he WANTS to help...should be fun and interesting...I have never baked with a boy before.