Beautiful Scars

Sit here with me

And tell me your story

Even if it breaks my heart

Let me see your scars.

Shame will whisper

Oh, but we can't listen

'Cause these are the stories that make us who we are

And I love who you are and your

Beautiful scars, your beautiful scars

Reminders of the wounded love

That has carried us this far

Beautiful scars

Turning the marks of our pain

Into beautiful scars

For us, bruised and broken

For us, He was forsaken

Our wounded Healer

Suffered to set us free

See in His hands and His feet

See in His hands and His feet!

Beautiful scars, beautiful scars

Reminders of the Savior's love

That has carried us this far

Beautiful scars

Turning the marks of our pain

Into beautiful scars

Oh, how I love your beautiful scars!

(written by Steven Curtis Chapman and Geoff Moore)

Here we stand at the six month mark, wondering just how we got here already. We look at the scars our hearts wear, and are so thankful for the reminders of His Faithfuless through our darkest hours. He is Good. He is Faithful and True. He is our Healer. He is our Provider. He is our Shepherd. He is "gentle and humble in heart and we can find rest for our souls."

We realize daily the gift He gave us in sparing Carol's life.....allowing us to continue to be encouraged by her ever-flowing kindess, hearing her contagious laugh, learn from her God-given wisdom and patience, soak in her calming presence.... just a few of the blessings that she radiates.

John is missed greatly. How could he be gone six months already? But how could we ever ask him to return to us after he has been worshipping in the throne room of God Almighty? We look forward to joining him there with great anticipation.

Lord, come quickly.

"Come to Me all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me for I am gentle and humble in heart and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light."

Matthew 11:28-30