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Beauty will rise...

We picked up the dress today. In a few days my little girl will be married. A beautiful women surrendered to and shaped by the Master Designer for the purpose that He created her - to glorify Him above all and to walk alongside the man she loves. Of course this is a time for rejoicing. The Lord has filled our home with much joy. It is also a time to remember and look back to see where we have come from. The wedding is at the same church that just a little over 2 years ago our family  had used  for a very different gathering - a funeral. The Lord has been gracious to us. He has shown us favour. He promised to make a way and He did. He never left us.  But if I am completely honest there are moments when my heart is breaking all over again. I can't help but think of the "what ifs." What if Julius was here, what if he was here to walk her down the aisle... What if he was here to celebrate... ...to dance the father daughter dance ...and to