Thursday, September 27, 2012

Day Three Hundred and Eighty-Three

The Day I Couldn't Drink Any More Coffee


Being back in Spokane has revealed to me my age. I said this when I graduated college, and I'll say it again, "It's weird being like, a real person in the real world now." A tax-paying, independent, married woman. That's weird. Really weird. Because I remember, so clearly, 6 years ago, sitting in this same classroom, dreaming about my future dreams. Thinking about where I'd be when I was all "grown up." Well, here I am, all grown up and absolutely loving where the Lord has taken my life. And my friends? Well, they're living their dreams too. Mr. Thomas, formerly known to the graduating class of 2006 as Shane, is now a biology teacher at our alma mater. I stopped by North Central High School this morning to say hi to some former teachers and to see my friend in teaching action! His mentor, Mr. James, said to me while we listened to the lesson, "Shane is an all-star." And I am so happy to see Shane passionate in his calling to serve the youth of Spokane. I always knew he'd be a wonderful teacher, and today, I got that confirmation. 


I left my old high school and sped down to Starbucks to meet my sweet friend and former pole vaulting buddy for a cup of coffee and a few hours of catching up. Hilary is dear to me and I've missed her incredibly this past year. We went through a lot in our 4 years together and I'm thankful that whatever the situation, she was always loyal, honest, and completely herself. She's my little Hil Bil and I'm her Momma Dinosaur, and forever, we'll remain friends, regardless of the miles between us. And please, for Heaven's sake, Hilary, FIND YOURSELF A HUSBAND! ;)  


I had to cut my Starbucks date short when I received a phone call from my mom. Shelby was admitted into the ER, so I made my way up to the hospital. I showed up and found some of my favorite people hanging out, waiting on test results. Shelby has Type I Diabetes, and in the past 3 years, it's proven to be a difficult transition for her. She's struggled to find peace with her diagnosis - completely understandable - but is working toward figuring out the new workings of her body. It'll take time, endurance, and sacrifice, but she's an incredibly strong woman and I know she'll eventually find the blessing in the disease that's so drastically changed her life. She's been discharged from the ER after being closely monitored and given a heavy does of antibiotics to kill the little bugs in her kidney. Stay the course, Shelb. It WILL get better. 


From the ER, I went home, changed, and headed out for my second coffee date with my fellow Giraffe. We showed up wearing the exact same colors and right then, I just knew our time together would be sweet. Colleen and I have grown closer this past year than ever before. We both threw javelin in high school and LOVE giraffes, but we didn't really stay in touch throughout college. Now that we're both Christians and seeking a life pleasing to the Lord, we naturally found each other once again and have developed a sincere, honest, and dependable relationship that I hold very close to my heart. She's just wonderful and I'm blessed to have a friend like her in my life. 


My third (and final) coffee date landed me at Rocket Bakery with Jeri (my best friend from high school) and Tori (her sister-in-law). Jeri invited me to her women's Bible study group tonight, and before going, we all had a chance to reconnect and catch up on MARRIED life and GODLY life. It was absolutely wonderful. Each one of us are recently married, recently baptized, and recently living with the Lord at the center of our lives. Naturally, we had a lot to talk about. Jeri's decision for Christ, like I said a few days ago, was the best news I could have ever dreamed for her. She's the happiest, fullest, most joyful version of herself that I've ever known or seen and I'm so refreshed by her fire and passion for the Lord. Put the these two ladies together, and wow. That's one duo that I know God will change lives with. 


Our Bible Study tonight was based off a Beth Moore series, titled "Believing God." We were each given this blue bracelet as a reminder of God's laws, to trust Him, and to be obedient to Him always, as found in Numbers 15:39. This was the first lesson I'd ever heard from Beth Moore - a widely acclaimed Christian teacher, author, missionary, and evangelist - and I was blown away. She's incredible. I am so thankful for the invitation tonight to Bible study and although I love every piece of my life in Florida, I will most definitely miss this precious time with two uniquely incredible women of the Lord. 

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