Mud...it's a wonderful thing...

Today was a beautiful day...fall is coming fast and I'm so very excited for cooler weather. In fact I found it was a perfect day to be outside and soak in the richness of the crisp dewy air. I just never thought it would also involve a bucket of mud and three overly excited children. But here I was on this glorious day tackling a school project that involved building a model mud house for Kambry's history lesson. The kids were beyond thrilled as you can imagine. So I put on my "happy" smile and my architect hat and we began what turned out to be a very fun project. And sure they were filthy and in need of a good hosing down and yes, I did have to remind Olivia mud is not for eating but all in all it went well. I guess this is a good example of life.... sometimes you have to get dirty and deal with a few big messes to get to the good of it all.
I know that in this mess I've currently found myself in...I've tried to remain true and hopeful knowing that life has purpose and God will see me through as he has intended. I try to look past all the mess and see light. I know it will come...
I found that my main struggle is just staying in this mind frame. Being true to myself. My faith is new and is being tested and I often fear that it's too new...it's not strong enough to stand alone. But God is always there and He's always strong. And He has Always been there...before I was even aware of His power and greatness.
This mud is just mud...it will wash away eventually.
So get dirty...it's ok. Let the mud squish between your toes...Enjoy....it is after all just mud. :-)