Overwhelmed by Grace

I totally had a different post halfway written for tonight.

Then I went to Life Group. And I realized that I'm continuously covered and overwhelmed by grace. And love. And mercy.

Last week was full of small trials and bad news and trying times for myself and really for people I love.

This week...at least this far....has been one full of excitement and love and grace.

My bridal party has dresses ordered or in to be picked up. My wedding dress, y'all, has come in. I have yet to lay eyes on it, but IT. IS. HERE. DH and I bought plane tickets for our honeymoon. My Henry is ok despite spilling a Scentsy full of My Dear Watson all over himself and DH's living room. (For the record, it won't make a cat sick. But they sure smell nice when it happens. And look a little baffled by the impromptu paraffin dip. But his fur is silky smooth.) My mom loves me enough to, well, love me.

Above all God's grace has covered me. When DH loved me more than the day before. When I was almost creamed by a tractor trailer on I35W. When I kept my mouth shut instead of saying what I thought...which didn't need to be said. When He calmed my spirit and soul in the middle of the night. When I met the right people at the right time.  When I sat in a room with other women and listened to how they love, fear, defend and laugh. When I pushed myself harder at the gym and didn't talk myself out of going further.

I am thankful for the grace that covers me and overwhelms me with the love it holds.