these days.

"These are not the best days ever. But they hide treasures that you won't find in cleaner waters. Life (and surely heaven) gets better than I ever imagined it could. You are in the testing. The priceless things you gain in forging faith and perseverance and hope are what enable the fibers of your enduring joy. Don't despise these difficult days which might seem futile. God is not sloppy with difficulty."

- Becca Holter

this truth from my pastor's wife encouraged me immensely today. 

and you over there, tired and overwhelmed. I see you.

this is for you, as well.

love.