You may have seen the acronym GRACE as God’s Riches At Christ’s Expense. Grace is also God’s unmerited favor, or God doing for us what we cannot.

I find grace overflowing with God’s love, joy, peace, blessings, mercy, power, provision, protection, and wisdom. Thank You, Jesus!

Where did I find God’s love and favor—His abundant grace—this week?!

This week was pretty exciting!

Work was busy but good. I had some complex patients and appreciated working with other providers to serve them. Eating or not eating affects everything, and I felt I made a difference this week!

On Monday evening, I decided to mow my lawn. I knew it would be hot later in the week, and it needed to be done. However, I was surprised when the ‘Frecce Tricolori,’ the Italian Air Force Aerobatic Team flew over my house (twice)! I later learned they stopped in Fargo to refuel on their way to the Oshkosh, WI, air show. It was fun to see the green, white, and red colors of their flag trailing behind!

Also, this week, the US Navy Blue Angels are in town for the Fargo Airsho today and tomorrow. The airport is off the same road as the VA, so for a couple of days, I saw them practicing as I went out for my lunch break. I probably stood in awe more than I walked! I have already seen them flying over my house today but we may join some friends tomorrow to watch as well. (Note: The picture above is a stock photo, not mine!)

Ironically, the VA also hosted a brass quintet from the US Navy! I followed some sailors outside as I headed out for another lunchtime walk. On my way back, I paused to watch and listen to them play!

Yesterday afternoon, I took Lydia to the music store for a quick check-in before school starts next month. It turns out she has outgrown her 6th-grade viola and came home with a gorgeous new rental! It was perfect timing for the upgrade, and we already love the sound!

After that, we went back-to-school shopping. I bought Lydia some new shoes and a few notebooks, highlighters, and pencils. She can reuse much of what she had last year since she no longer needs “little kid” things like scissors and glue!

Then, last night, Lydia had a friend sleep over. They played games, painted their nails, walked to the gas station to get snacks and slurpies, listened to music, watched a movie, and stayed up late. I was mostly in the background, but it was fun to hear them giggling so much.

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These are only a few examples, but God’s grace never runs out!

There’s grace in every situation—we just need to look for it. God promises if we seek Him, we will find Him (see Jeremiah 29:13)!