Who are you encouraging today?

Kacey has been in a rough patch.  She is standing tall and strong but she has been tossed around by some life lately.  I hate it.  Growing up is hard. 

She is showing me she is resilient, beautiful and strong.

Yesterday she asked if she could stay after school to watch volleyball.

When I called her on my way home she said she was having to work the concession stand.  I being a fleshly Mom asked why she HAD too, she told me that another that shall remain nameless told her too.  I didn't like it at all.

I passed info along to Greg and he didn't like it either. 

But.... she said I don't mind Mom.  Then God let me see just a glimpse of his plans for her.

I hadn't even got home yet and I had a text from Grace's 4th grade teacher.

It read. 

"Hey I just wanted you to know that Kacey is precious.  I came into the gym for volleyball after a very crumby meeting and she noticed right off that something was wrong with me.  You have done a great job with her.  She has a precious heart.  Thank you"

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What a sweet reminder that she is where she is supposed to be and yesterday the concession stand is right where God used her.

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On the way to work this morning I received a phone call from a tennis Dad, I've not seen or talked to him since April.  He said he was in Arab the other day and ran into someone that spoke of Kacey.  He told me all they said and finished with.  You know we often call and tell the bad stuff I just wanted you to hear the good.  I just thought you would like to hear it...

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So, I have been blown away at God's goodness and the way he is showing himself to Kacey and our family.  I have also been challenged, to be an encourager... help me to see opportunities Lord to lift people and share the good!  So who's with me... Let's be encouragers!

Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.  Ephesians 4:29