I learned that... 1. There is always possibility if you look for it. 2. The people that love you have short term memories. 3. My family will do and give absolutely whatever it takes to bring me home to them. 4. I have the greatest family on Earth. And it is BIG. And wide. And GENEROUS 5. I LOVE listening to people. And sometimes, you have to wait for me because of it. 6. And that's ok. 7. My friends miss me when I am gone all summer. 8. They are quick to forgive. 9. My word is important to me. 10. And I grieve deeply when I've missed someone or if there is misunderstanding and I can't patch it up. Argh! 11. I live too quickly sometimes. 12. It's not too late to slow down. 13. My kids have a fabulous sense of humor that grows daily. 14. I am a pretty good Jedi Master. 15. I feel deeply, but don't have to stay down there. 16. My greatest treasure is my friend Jesus... He has never let me down. 17. Surgery is scary. 18. But Jesus has never let me down. 19. I am in more pain today than I was a year ago. 20. I recreate myself daily, but somethings never change...
21. Like writing, singing, composing piano in the dark, big hugs from my hubby, kisses and adoration from Austin, burrowing into Alyssa's soft cheeks, tight hugs with Leah as she rubs my back with "Ana, Ana", journeying with Danielle and exploring all the love there ... (not to mention jumping on the coach for girls nights and movies and laughing, laughing- more to come!), talking to my sis on the phone about things you can't say to just anyone, being in Truth with my mommy and receiving all the comfort that could last a lifetime, talking on the phone with my Daddy- giving me strength and the protection I've longed for all my life, being distracted with my bro Luke- the greatest entertainer and smartest person I know, having moments of unspoken understanding with my bro John, loving authentically and crying for reals with sister Stephanie, laughing and processing with Bridge, special moments with Levi's prophetic words!, Phoebe's dancing , Molly singing in front of ANYONE, Brucie finally realizing I am Wonderwoman, watching Logan break dance while holding little Gabe, sweet smiles with Gillian, singing with my Grandma and being anointed with oil by Grandpa Edward (after his request I anoint and pray for them- whoa), reminiscing with Barbie and seeing all the love still there, seeing old friends. Catching up with missed family members and friends, Rosi... wow, I love you, Tim my twin cousin, and the mid-coastal gang of family and old friends.
22.It's good to acknowledge the depth of sadness and grief leaving Maine has caused in my life.
23. I am never going to get it all right.
23. And that's okay.
24. He will use me anyway.
25. HE is more than enough for me.
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