Tucked away

I often go to the book of Psalms when I need encouragement. When I reached for an older Bible of mine on the shelf this week I had no idea that I would receive another blessing. Tucked away between the pages of Psalms was a hand-written note. A note from my Mama. A note written in May of 2006. A note of encouragement and praise. A note that (if I know my Mama) was written with tears in her eyes and joy in her heart. A note that reminded me of the beauty and blessings in my life. I am so thankful that I can look back to that time in my life and see how the Lord was working. He was preparing us for the birth of our beautiful baby girl. He was preparing us for the illness and sudden loss of my Daddy. He was strengthening us with grace and kindness. He was preparing us for the days we are now facing. He is good to us, not because we deserve it, but because He loves us that much. I'm thankful to have tucked away such a sweet note to find this week:)