40 Lenten Faith Photos: 5 More

This one was really hard.

I was on a high when I first watched it.

Then hearing all the criticism I felt sad, and a little foolish.

The girls and I read what the critics had to say and also the Invisible Children's response.

And we decided to still have faith that their intentions are for good.

The latest news story saddens me, only because it muddies what the real story is.

Pyschotic breaks are never pretty.
And for whatever reason, we feed on the pain of others like Piranhas.

What gives me faith in the end?

Is that this video was watched by over 80 million people in one week.

It is clear we want to do something. 

Something good and meaningful.

I have faith in humankind because of the response.

Faith seems to greet me at times when I least expect it.

I can count on one hand the times I've waited in the hallway for Youngest after school.

She normally waits for me outside.

But for reasons I can't remember both Eldest and myself were waiting for her at the end of the day when the bell rang.

The bulletin board I was standing up against was filled with quotes about love.

This one caught my eye and my heart.

Something I can put into action with my children and husband first.

It looks so simple doesn't it?

Then why sometimes is it so hard to do?

 

Sitting in Emergency with my mom and dad made me feel many things.

I had to put my faith in the hands of the nurses and doctors there.

If felt safe.
They were good.

I had far more questions for God than I knew what to do with.

I always figure questions are good though,  

because it means I'm still having a conversation.

   

So many things are changing.

Job interviews.

Driving lessons.

Finished 30 level courses.

Some  days I have little faith that we are capable of guiding her.

And then I see who she is, and I realize I have nothing to worry about.
Because her own faith is the guide.

Eldest mentioned TOMS a lot.

I didn't listen too carefully.
The only thought I had was "overpriced fad."

When she brought them home, I was impressed with the quality, and the message.
New shoes for an underprivileged child for each pair bought by a privileged one.

There are many brands out there with exorbitant prices simply because of their name.
Somehow TOMS has managed to create a brand that is desired,
and also humanitarian in spirit.

It's with companies like this that I realize faith is in action in many places.

And as Eldest has shown me, if we want...in every step we take.

xoxo,