The Pearl Event Part 1

Do you read Sibi's blog.....

Pearls and Grace ???

If you don't, you are missing God's grace for your life in a BIG way.

I've been reading Sibi's blog for maybe four years.

For four years I've watched her have babies. I've seen her reach out to single moms, and try to mend relationships in her family. I've read about her heartache and the redemption of her soul. I've seen the pictures of her gorgeous family and learned that her heart beats for newborn babies. I've heard about a husband who is EXACTLY what Sibi needed.

And then.

I saw she was hosting The Pearl Event in Nashville, Tn. 

I hit purchase in my Paypal account. 

I had no idea how it would happen that I would have that weekend free....

and be able to work it out to go. 

But,

God did.

And this past weekend I found myself there.

Along with Edie, Paige, Sibi, Sarah, Jane and Brittany.

And can I just tell you, God did not disappoint.

Like, duh, did I think He would? :)

Edie is funny and tiny and has beautiful *smoky eyes.* 

She is eclectic and fabulous. Smart and committed. 

She is a go-getter and makes some to-die for chocolate chip cookies. 

Edie is very well read....a C.S. Lewis fan!

Her story will challenge you to trust the Lord. 

He proved His faithfulness time and time again to her family.

She has some incredibly talented teens and two adorable little girls who have the gift of their mom home-teaching them.

 Paige and I could be friends. 

She is as down to earth as can be with a graciousness to go with it.

Her four girls mean the world to her and when they are in pictures, you can hardly tell the mom from the daughters. Good grief she looks young! Paige has a love story that could be a book. She must be one incredible woman. She has had two men adore her. Paige is a nurse who is now stretching herself in a new venture to support the oppressed through a new business. She is humorous and looks great...even without  SPANX! :)

Sarah got me. 

Her story made me cry.

It made me thankful.

It made me know I can handle the hard things.

Sarah is Miss America gorgeous, 

but her soul....

It's even more beautiful.

She is so well spoken and points to Jesus in a way that makes me want Him....

....even more than I already do.

There is a crown for Sarah.....actually, there are two of them....

waiting with Jesus for their mommy.

Jane.

Heartbreak Brokenness.

Loneliness...to the tenth degree.
Then Jesus.
Jane is a *professional pray-er*....:)
I'd sure want her in my corner!
You should have seen her sister.
I had a bird's eye view of her from my seat.
If there was any healing to be done there.....it's already been done.
The love was so evident.
Jane is amazing.

 Love her sister's simple gesture of touch.


The praise and worship was AMAZING!
Brittany Nelson blessed us with her words and her voice.
WOW!
Her spirit is PRECIOUS, and it's so evident when you stand in the presence of her singing.
Brittany has a new CD.
Buy it.
You'll like it. :)
And, good grief, LOOK at her!!!!

I can't say enough about the blessing of this past weekend.
These ladies were the hands and feet of Jesus.
.....and that's saying a lot.