Alece is here!
She arrived on Saturday… and with her, she brought some “calm”. How does she do that?
If she sounds familiar to you, it’s probably because you saw her guestpost HERE awhile back. If you don’t know of her yet, YOU SHOULD!
You can read:
Her Story – HERE
Her Mission – HERE
Alece talks a lot about her life being “mostly grit”, but I disagree (and have for some time now). Her life… almost everything about it… reveals glory.
God’s glory.
God’s providence.
God’s timing.
God’s restoration.
I’m not sure I’ve ever met someone more willing to be God’s pliable & moldable clay. Though painful and unsure of when the kneading will end, she continues to be worked through.
My hope is that just by having her under my roof for 5 days, a miracle will happen and some of her obedience and humility will transfer to me. God knows I need more of it in my life!
Oh… and the boys love her too!
If you don’t follow her, follow her now:
Alece’s Blog: gritandglory.com
Alece’s Twitter: @gritandglory
Thrive Africa: thriveafrica.org
Thrive’s Twitter: @thriveafrica
love this sincere and kind tribute!
glad yall are both getting to enjoy each other’s company.
thanks! she’s pretty amazing!
jenni is a blast. and comfy like a well-worn sweater. i heart her.
Ditto. On everything you said.
The two of you just make my head explode from all the smiling… hope you have an amazing week together…
it’s going by too quickly! (as always…)
the only way this could be better is if you were here too, gitz! *sigh*
Yes, yes–so much more glory. Alece is one of the most filled-with-Jesus people I know. She shines forth glory.
that filled my eyes with tears, ash. i hope i get to hug you next month.
absolutely! AND she’s a cuddle-bunny! win all around, really!
i’m so grateful i get to be here and spend time with you, crazian. thank you for being calm and comfortable for me, too.
and seriously? this post made my heart swell. thank you for loving on me like you do.
i don’t really want to hand you off too tam and brent… but you already know that.
Love me some Alece and I love that she is there with you guys getting some much needed loving on mingled no doubt lots and lots of laughter. Thank you for this beautiful tribute to this extraordinary woman. Sending both of you much love from the Carolinas.
your “love me some alece” made me smile! thanks, ‘keda!
i’ve had such a great week with jenni…but it’s gone by too fast!
sending love to the Carolinas… in the form of interpretive dance.
no… really… i’m dancing. ask alece.
Jenni you’re so funny. Thanks for making me laugh (on a morning when I needed a good laugh) just the visual of you doing an interpretative dance was priceless.
Alece – it was great to see and hug you!
Jenny – it was so nice to meet you!
so good to see you tonight, jess! 12 years is way too long!
Jess… SO good to meet you and chat about our babies. it’s great you live so close, so we’ll have to have a playdate for our kiddos soon!
I saw your comment on Alece’s cinco de me-o!
I’m one of 5 kids, second to youngest, and you have no idea HOW MANY meals would end up in unstoppable laughter because of the “Guffaw” laugh! (however you spelled that). Now that we’re all grown up in/out of college, every time we can get together, this is brought up! How funny. You would fit right in!
i think jenni is trying to see how many times she can use the word “guffaw” this week…
Alece is an incredible woman and incredible example to everyone whose plan for life went awry.
thanks, jason.
You’ve pegged her. To a “T”…
I’m so glad you were able to connect with her. I know she adores you. And I can only imagine the laughter – since the two of you have similar senses of humor!!
seriously… she and i are dangerous together.
just how i likey!
we had such a great week — it was over far too quickly!
I love Alece.
And you, Jenni.
i love all 10 feet of you too, Cindy!
hahaha! i concur.