One Great Day!

Today has been such a great day for me. Not because anything spectacular happened, but just because. I began the day at the Annex with the awesome team there. I love the atmosphere there. I'll have to say I'm learning a lot about the lifegroups at HPC in all areas. Kinda a challenge and a stretch for me. Then I came home to make brownies for the SB party get-together at my sister-in-laws house (Go Colts!).

Life Lesson #1: When the brownie batter is too thick and seems like somethings missing, you might want to investigate that!
I forgot to put the fudge packet in there, but then I tried to fix it and pretty much flung brownie mix all over barely missing Doug! From there, I managed to get Jesse, Renee and myself over to my in-laws where just about everyone was there. Seemed like Christmas!! We planned some baby shower stuff. And I love going over there because they are boardgame playin' fools! I'm the only boardgamer in my house, so I get my fix there. You ALWAYS eat well there too! At any rate, it was just a great day! Today I just felt God's love wrap around me. I love that!!

Life Lesson #2: Great Adventures never come without a price!
This past week, I set some goals for myself with the book. I've been trying to get it finished and I'm just about done. I am challenging myself is to finish for editing by Feb 14th!! I was talking with a friend about it a couple days ago and it occurred to me...right now, this book is safe. It's my ideas unchallenged and untapped. They are on paper, but no one is seeing them. BUT, when it gets published, it's no longer going to be my private thoughts and stuff. It will be for anyone that gets their hands on it. Scary thought since I am such a private person. It will cost me a lot no doubt, but in the end, I'd do it again in a heart beat!

God, I'm just glad YOU are in charge. I'm excited about the thought of things progressing and cannot believe that we've gotten to this stage. WOW! It really is happening and most of all, this really has to be You and not me. I am thrilled and petrified at the same time!!!!

Food for thought:
Complement or Insult? You be the judge:
Song of Solomon 4:1b "Your hair is like a flock of goats descending from Mount Gilead."
What the heck does that mean?? Of course, Doug and the guys he works with determined that would not be what you tell your wife to express your love today. I guess we'd have to see things through King Solomon's eyes to understand the part of the verse. But I thought it was rather funny. A flock of goats????

I'll close with this. I've come to realize I have the BEST family. They are such a joy for me to be around. We've had our moments, our arguments, our tears, but over the past few months, I've watched God infuse us with joy and peace that are beyond understanding. I have amazing friends too! I am so blessed beyond what I ever deserve! I'm so glad I found Jesus and stopped running from Him. I cannot imagine (nor do I desire to) life without Him. He is my rock, my foundation, my strength, my courage, and my joy! So if you do not like my book when it gets here, that is alright. I just know the journey I've been though to get to this point and the adventure has been amazing. It's worth every step even if it only inspires one girl. Thank You Jesus!

God, however You plan things to go, thanks for the ride of a lifetime

and the lessons that have changed my life forever!

I love You and I need You now more than ever!