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Mary is a writer and speaker who lives for good books, spicy queso, and television marathons – but lives because of God’s grace. She writes about giving up on perfect and finding truth in unexpected places at MaryCarver.com. Mary and her husband live in Kansas City with their two daughters.

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  1. Dear Mary..I am 76 years old, so I am past the children’s questions, however, I did find out that there are more things that can happen that will have you ” complaining constantly about serious situations that just keep getting worse. Your words have given me something more to think about again, God’s love is greater than our mess and confusion and we need to think about this as God has His own timeline for things and we really NEED to remember that. I have 4 major situations that I need to resolve. My son called me and dismissed me as his son (age 52) as he said I was lying about his father’s dementia where he almost killed me, but he is still in denial after 6 years and my son, because I did give birth to him, also told me that my 1 grandson (12 years old) I would never be able to talk or see him ever again. I was crushed and he just hung up. It has been 2 years now and he knows how sick his father is, but never came back to me. Then there is the divorce and so many other things I have been trying to do. At my age, it is more difficult than when I was 40. I never thought that this would or could happen to me at this age. I pray and pray and work in so many books and Bibles I have from your (in)courage community to try and assist me it which way to go. There is too much more to go on, but Mary, I thank you for your devotion and I will read this again after lunch when I am feeling better? (food bad here). I send you much love and prayers your way to your family and these daily devotions help me to keep putting one foot in front of the other……….Betsy Basile

    • Betsy, You have a full plate and then some. I admire your courage to try to pick yourself up and move on in the face of much tragedy. You can’t control so much that’s happening to you. None of us can control the world, as much as I’d love to! Your story and Mary’s has given inspiration to go to God more often with all my issues. God bless you Betsy with His guidance as you travel through this unsure life. Best wishes.

  2. Mary,

    This is such a busy season for you and all moms!

    I remember the feeling and think your devotion will encourage others so I have shared it!

    Sending you Fall JOY,

    ♥️ Lisa

  3. I loooved this! I smiled and chuckled several times, and I so needed smile! I have been blessed to do some much needed home improvements this summer and while all the requests and bombarding questions haven’t been from children, I can still so relate! I have apologized to God more than once, after asking so often for patience, stamina, and rest! Thank you sooo much for the reminder that God never tires of hearing our needs! Blessings, you sweet and dear “mom!”

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