My friend Candace taught our small group at church last Sunday and she had a wonderful word picture about how God is always "pruning us", or trying to get rid of all the impurities. She told how a silver smith keeps putting silver into a fire, pulls it back out, and wipes off the black "impurities". He continues this process over and over until he can pull it out only to see his reflection in the silver.
My Grandmother who is pictured above must have been "put to the fire" many times. It has been 5 years since her death and all any of us can remember is the way her life reflected Christ. She had a wonderful influence on my life. I miss her , but I know she is in Heaven singing praises to our God and King.
I love this stroller--boy have those things come long way. I can also relate to the picture above were she is cooking and the kids are just watching her. I wonder if she was saying, "go play, the food will be ready soon." I pray that I am open to God, the great Silver Smith, as he refines my life. I want to reflect Christ's life as I think my Grandmother's did.

Forward Motion in Christ-------------Mendy