Grace.

have you ever met a person who lived up to their name?

not because they looked like a John or a Henrietta.

but because the meaning of the name came through in their character.

our daughter's name means Friend.

currently she has been living up to her name.

Friends are so important to her. 

she is sweet, kind, caring, compassionate to her friends and loved ones. 

(although her brother may not agree with that at times)

our son's name means Jehovah is God, or The Lord is my God.

this is one i pray he truly grows into.

currently he loves God.  a lot.  

he loves to learn, sing, read about God.  

then there are a couple ladies i adore who i don't need to figure out the meaning to their name.  

their name is clear in the meaning.

the name is Grace.

My grandma-in-law lives up to her name.

she is full of grace.

she has a heart for God and for others.

she is sweet, kind, compassionate, loving in her actions and character.

she is prayerful for her family.

lovely lady.

and i'm thankful for her.

the other lady named Grace is at my church.

i got to know her a little when i first began attending the ladies Bible study at church.

it was a big group at first, 

but then it shrunk in size.

Grace was always there.

listening,

caring,

sharing,

loving.

i stopped going to the study and i received a card from her.  

we were going through some huge things in our family at the time and her card meant the world to me.

when i did end up going back i was so glad she was there.

a few weeks ago i was sitting with a friend during the study and Grace answered something.

i remember saying "i love that lady" after she shared.

she has a wonderful God given wisdom, that she has received over her years.

i love listening to her share.

last week as i was leaving the study i saw her.

i had to hug her.

i thought she needed to know i loved her.

any who know me know how hard that would  have been for me.  

but i felt God nudging me to do it.

so with one arm full of things i stepped out of my comfort zone and said 

"Grace can i give you a hug"

she definitely was caught off guard but leaned into my hug.

i told her that i loved her and was so thankful she was there.

i just needed to do that.

i am thankful for her.

for her soft-spoken words.

her tears.

her prayers.

her smiles.

her handshakes when i enter the church sunday morning.

her gentleness.

her love.

She is full of Grace.

is there anyone you need to tell how much you appreciate them?

or is there someone who lives up to their name in the same way?