Seasons of Opportunities

She is running A hundred miles an hour in the wrong direction She is trying But the canyon's ever widening In the depths of her cold heart So she sets out on another misadventure just to find She's another two years older And she's three more steps behind  -Does Anybody Hear Her by Casting Crowns   Photo Credit  When I first met her, she was just a young girl, but already with a life full of heartaches deeper than I could imagine. She came and went, as the time passed. I never really had much opportunity to get to know her. She finally married and moved away... but her "happily ever after" was an illusion. She returned. Lately, the burden on my heart for her has grown. She often crosses my mind, and I have been praying that somehow God would give me opportunities to reach her. She is shy, and doesn't talk much. I rarely get an opportunity to speak directly to her, much less have a real conversation. As I pass her h...

When I think of her... my eyes fill with tears ( I miss her - we haven't had much of a chance to really sit down for a heart to heart lately )... my heart swells with pride because I can call her friend.  How blessed I am to have a friend like her! A true friend - the there-through-ups-and-downs, never-lets-you-down, knows-what-your-thinking, edifying and encouraging kind of friend. I know she came from GOD to me.  At a time in my life when I needed her.  Me, pregnant with a very attached young toddler, and she, doing such a fine job with three boys ( did I mention she is an amazing mom ). God hooked us up, at first mostly for play dates for the kids.  She would take my crying little boy, to play with hers so he would be used to being away from mom, long enough for me to go to the hospital to bring home the sister.  I am sure she has no idea how much of a blessing she has been to me over the years.  I wish I had...

My featured AMAZING woman of the week is my friend and mentor Becky.  Although we have known each other for a while, God has just recently brought us together on a deeper level of friendship. It is amazing how God knows exactly what and who you need. His timing is always perfect for his gifts. She, to me, is the perfect example of the Proverbs 31 woman. Perfect!? - Of course not, but God doesn't call us to be perfect, He just calls us to use our gifts and talents for His glory. And she is doing that. Why do I think she is amazing?? She loves the Lord first of all loves her husband and her children loves others is supportive, encouraging and gives counsel not based on how she feels but on the truth of God's word has a heart for the needy and disabled manages her home well educates her children is a great friend loves children especially Chinese ones : ) shares my love for blogging  I could say so many more wonderful things about her. But it would make for an a...