dear gathering family,

wanna know one?  just one of the many reasons why i love you?

‘cause every time i miss out on being there when you’re gathered…my family’s always sure to arrive back home after…my littles always bounding through the door…my honey always bringing up the rear…

them always all bubbling over with greetings…and well-wishes…and “we missed you’s”…

from so many of you!

“mama, elijah’s mom said to say “hi”!

and…“honey, mr. g. said to say that they love you…”

and even on that facebook…“missed seeing you today, sweet friend…”

and it just means so much

because sometimes…like yesterday…i miss out ‘cause one (or a few) of our littles just feels too poorly…

or others…on account of this silly, oft-times-aching head

but too-many-more times…many past gatherings over these past few years…i’ve just been struggling too much with this sadnessand just can’t seem to step out and get there

and all those times…but especially those sad onesyour words meant so much!

‘cause when the last thing you think you can do is step outside that door…

to see peopleand let them see you

knowing they love you…

and them saying so

is His using!

one of His means to speak…truth

we are lovedbeyond measureby Him!

and He’s used you…and your words…to speak into my life so many, many times…

that very truth that i’ve so desperately needed to hear…and to hear

He loves me!  

and you!

and…ohhow i do too!

very sincerely,
me

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