one day at a time: do not be afraid.

Friday, August 17, 2012

do not be afraid.

i read this tonight and suddenly my entire world seemed to make sense.

Don’t be afraid of your fears. They’re not there to scare you. They’re there to let you know that something is worth it.

— C. JoyBell C. (via chasing-equilibrium)

tonight i'm dreaming of the day when i get to hold davis in my arms.
even though we are still waiting to hear some good news and our hearts are growing weary, i know it will be all worth it.

please join us in prayer that we will receive a travel invitation soon!

4 comments:

Unknown said...: I am praying too Amy.
I just can't wait for the day he comes home:)
xoxo; August 18, 2012 at 5:30 AM
xo said...: I am praying, Amy. Lord Jesus, please!; August 18, 2012 at 11:39 PM
Unknown said...: Praying!! And boy do I love and relate to this!!; August 21, 2012 at 1:20 PM
meg duerksen said...: i love that quote!!!!
it just changed me too.
oh thank you girl.

praying praying praying.; August 22, 2012 at 12:22 PM

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