I am not always very good at being brave. 

Today I was.  I met someone new for breakfast and it was nice.

I talked to my good friend about it after.  I told her it was nice.  She knew what I meant.  She said, When I find the man of your dreams, I'm going to tell him to only talk about the ugly things with you. 

I'm going through a dry time right now.  God is still good.  And I still love Him with all of my heart.  I just feel far away.  I went for a drive with a friend and I finally said it out loud. 

I am not doing well. 

And I can not do this on my own.  I can't seem to pull myself out of this one.  I'm not sure that I'm supposed to and I think I'm realizing again what it is about His people that is so necessary.

We were talking about relationships and how to figure out what things you really need and which ones you're willing to compromise on.  I thought about it for a little while and I came down to this one thing.

I need someone who loves Him. 

I think that must be the most beautiful thing about marriage.  Not the trips and the children and the companionship. 

Just someone to say, Hey.  He's good.  He's big.  And He's so worth it.  Let's press on.