Good Reads

When the kids go down for naps, I attempt to make a little quiet time for myself, too.  I usually spend the time paying bills or writing blogs or doing a little Bible study or catching up on the news or other blogs.

I have to guard my heart a lot on what I do choose to read but the ex-newsy in me just can’t get enough most days.  I find I’m always sending things to Wrex to read…things that either touched my heart or were full of Godly counsel or were inspiring, interesting or just downright incredulous.  (There’s usually quite a few of those).

Today, I’ve decided to post some of my top reads of the week.

I ran across this one just today and I loved EVERY thing about it…other than the fact that the man is dying of cancer.  He’s working his buns off so that when his time is up in a mere few weeks, he leaves behind less headache and stress for his single-mother granddaughter.  Take a minute to read this story that spans the gap between race and age and consider donating to the GoFundMe Account!  They’re uber close to their goal!  😉  Pun TOTALLY intended…

This report just made me sick.  Our justice system is completely reprehensible when it comes to child abuse and neglect.  14 years isn’t enough.  Not.  Even.  Close.

This one.  Oh, this one.  I’m sure this wasn’t the most fun for her to put out there and share with the world, but I have no doubt that she’s spoken right to some mommas’ hearts…including mine.  Oh, Lord, I need heaps of grace…and I hope I get better at giving it as well.

Now this is one of those incredulous ones.  In fact, when I sent it to Wrex I captioned it with, “Please don’t let me be this woman.”  I have to hope that her intentions were far better than it appears.  I’m all for ideas and information…but I hope I do it with a little more grace…or a few more flowers than blunt edges?  I don’t know.  Read for yourself and see what you think!

And, because it’s one of the cuter things I’ve seen in a while…you must read about and watch this adorable secret keeping couple.  Seriously, how fun would that be?!  Everyone’s reactions are just great!

The sun’s trying to peak out a little around here and the overcast lover in me is not liking it one bit!  Give me a few more hours (if not days) of rain and clouds…pretty please?!

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