Carnival: Goodness

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Goodness is....

inhaling deeply the aroma of a sleeping baby.

taking a nap with a snoring dog.

belly laughs.

a good friend who doesn't mind snot on their shoulder while they embrace you and your sobbing.

the first budding bulbs announcing spring really is on its way.

those little hints God leaves to remind you he is near.

the smell of banana bread baking while you catch up with friends.

thousands of voices singing praise, acapella.

unexpected tweets from someone who loves you when you feel alone.

the sound of a gentle rainshower.

a husband who rubs my head when the tylenol won't work.

flip flops with a new pedicure.

bouncy hair after a fresh cut.

wrestling with the dog that loves you too much to bite, but also too much not to nibble on you.

sun that arrives, warming your skin after gloomy days.

loving your spouse more, 18 years later, than the infatuation of engagement.

how God changes lives.

how bottoms are really beginnings in disguise.

being so loved you never have enough time for all the lunch dates, coffee dates, or phone calls that you would like.

that the world is larger and smaller than I imagined as a child.

needing to, being able to, wanting to, and being wanted to, take care of my sick husband.

For all You have given,

For all You have withheld,

For all You have withdrawn,

For all You have permitted,

For all You have prevented,

For all You have forgiven me,

For all You have prepared for me,

For the death You have chosen for me,

For the place you are keeping for me in heaven,
For having created me to love You for eternity,

Thank You God.

You are goodness.