You know I have been through some rough waters this year,like many of you. I suppose what I am learning is what really counts. My husband left 8 mos. ago, since noone on here knows him I suppose it would be okay to say that publicly. It kind of feels good to say it and it not appear to be bashing him. I am learning about perspective, brother has that been interesting. God has a interesting way of getting our attention at times. I honestly do not think it is about getting our attention as much as it is about re-directing our attention and allowing, not showing us, in cases like this, to see that He is really there. Showing us that He is really BIG and can handle all the tough stuff. The trial has been trusting He is handling it all. Trusting that in really bad, icky stuff, He is good. His word is still true, He is still good. He cares about my little stuff and He's okay with my falling down and apart on Him daily. This has been my year. I don't like it. It still hurts; however, I am finding a relationship with my Lord that I could not have found any other way. I would not trade that, but this is not easy to say. I'm saying it though, and I know it's true. There will be easier years, "more fun years" I can't wait, send up prayers if you read this. Share a burden if you feel led, in the mean time "Taste and see that the Lord IS Good" Have a blessed day.