Weston

So, we made it to Weston to spend some time with Noel and her family. I have to tell you, this is the coolest family. They are funny, crazy and full of life. They all sing. I think that is sooooo cool. Living with a little singer is great, but a whole house full is amazing!

Being here has got me thinking about friends and how important people are in our lives. My journey over the last few months has been a rocky one. See a year ago I thought I had the whole world figured out. I knew me, what I wanted, how I would get there and everything. You know the old saying "You wanna make God laugh? Make plans." Well, nothing has ever been more true than in my life. So here I am, six months into and out of a major life storm and I am looking back, with a friends family, and seeing what is really important.

To come into a family and become part of their world is amazing. Truly amazing. And the most revealing part to me is ... I did nothing to EARN a place here. I am just me and they just said, come be with us for a few days. It's a crazy concept for me to think that just as I am, I am accepted.

See, that's what God has been teaching me these last few months. I am fearfully and wonderfully made in his perfect way. And I am who I am and I am free in him. (that's a song, by the way.) It's freeing, it's comforting and it's exciting to finally know that I am accepted. Just as I am.

Crazy ... blessed ... loved ... chosen ... adopted ... forgiven ... Ephesians 1 ... check it out!

Hugs, Kisses and Blessings ... I am off to explore Weston with my dear friend Noel!