God is everywhere, we only need to open our eyes to see.

I shared that I am leading a neighborhood Bible Study on Lacy Rozell’s “What if We Pray”. I am thankful for the connections and discussion even on days when I feel so tired that I cannot imagine facilitating a discussion. I was excited for tonight’s study because the topic was on confession of sin and forgiveness.

Happy Veterans Day. Today I had the opportunity to speak at a local Veterans of Foreign Wars where one of my fellow combat veterans from 2004-2005 is a member. Throughout my military career, I have spoken at countless events, but today felt different.

I think anyone that has known me throughout my life would describe me as driven- goal oriented. I don’t want to say I always chased the next thing, but I rarely found contentment in any accomplishment. If I got promoted to Major in the military, it was always when do I make Lieutenant Colonel and what do I need to do to get there. If I graduate with a Masters, what is the next degree or certification I am going after? If I climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro, what is the next mountain (just kidding-think I am done climbing mountains for a bit!)

I have shared that I have been leading Lacey Rozell’s “What if We Pray” Bible Study in our neighborhood. Tonight, we had our weekly session. I will warn you, I have been all over the place today and this may feel a little like a ramble. Today was a difficult day for many reasons. As a dear friend reminded me today, sometimes when we get caught in the storm, we forget to see the Blessings-and the Blessings are there.

I continue to be amazed at how many read this blog or will give me feedback that a certain topic touched them. Today, I received a text from a friend sharing something she journaled last night. In typical God form, it fell right in place with recent events in my life…love these Godwinks.

We lost a great man yesterday. When I think about Rob’s Uncle it always brings a smile to my face. There is something about the Moore family humor that is unmatched. It is humor that is dry yet perfectly executed often leaving the listener to pause minutes after they walked away and simply smile as they finally got the joke. He loved our family and its history and him and our Aunt lived and enjoyed a long life together.