Predacious Diving Larva and Beetle by John
Lots and Lots of Ladybugs by Claire
Mrs. Mosquito by Faith
Atlas Fritillary by Lauren
Why share such a personal story ? I share it because I have talked to enough women to know that underneath the makeup and the matching outfits and the small talk that make up our exteriors, we are a broken people. To pretend otherwise creates isolation. Thoughtful honesty creates closer relationships and greater understanding. When we share the way God works in the difficult things of life it encourages first oneself and then others. For some of us, the pieces have been patched and restored and there is wholeness where there was none before. But some of us are walking wounded, barely hanging on and wondering if there is hope. We have a choice. We can either be completely shattered by bitterness, depression and anger or we can lay the fragments before the One who can take the sharp slivers and jagged pieces and create a beautiful, productive life. Here is the conclusion to John's story. When John was ten, he was sullen and moody and difficult and so was I. But I was no longer proud.
Comments
Great job, kids!
Love ya!
Ang
you know we appreciate good artwork!! WOW!
They are beautiful...I am leaving them up to show the kids, they will LOVE to see them!
alone or with a teacher?
they really are special!
peace,
lori
Oh, and I loved your series on John. It will be exciting to get more in depth with my kids in the next few years (beyond questions like "Is God bigger than a giraffe? Is He bigger than a tree?)
steph.
love the new picture on the sidebar! cute.
I enjoyed catching up on your blog.
Love your new profile picture!
And little Alyssa? So glad you shared that with us!