"Piece" Out

Yesterday I felt like I folded the "Mt. Everest" of laundry piles! Found within the piles of laundry was a t-shirt that my son received for his birthday. It has a picture of Mr. Potato Head on the front of it. Unfortunately, Mr. Potato Head is missing a couple of pieces. The caption under this sad picture is "Piece Out".

Recently, a friend of mine has been going through some difficult trials. I'm not sure what is worse, going through a trial or watching as someone I care about struggles. The theme on the t-shirt seemed to fit perfectly. I know that challenges are ultimately for our good, and that we can receive strength and 'peace' as we look to the One who suffered the pains of us all. BUT...the process of getting to that place where we do rely on Him can leave us feeling as though we have "pieces missing".

I am grateful for the gift of prayer that can bring 'peace' to my achy heart. There is a part of me that would rather suffer myself, than watch the process unfold in another's life. Here's to all of us 'incomplete ones' with pieces missing....