. . . thoughts worth savoring
*** I actually wrote this blog over two weeks ago. Posting was delayed due to major life changes.
I drank from my very own water hose tonight. It was a monumental occasion. You see, I bought my first home today. It’s one of those cookie cutter houses everyone seems to be buying, but I don’t really care. I like it. I would attempt to describe it on here, but I’m not too good with elaboration, so let’s just say it’s wonderful!
A group of friends from my church and my two fabulous roommates got together tonight for a paint party. The previous owners thought mustard yellow and Aggie maroon were a good match. No thank you. We spent the first five hours in my new house priming the walls and enjoying one another’s company. The time spent with these fellow travelers was precious, and I found my heart welling up with gratitude.
I happened to have the most amazing friends on earth. Not only have I been blessed with a group of remarkable young women to call sisters, but God chose to give me a new set of parents. Tonight Cindy Grinstead cleaned my toilets. When I peeked around the corner and saw her scrubbing the floors, I wanted to cry. I always dreamed of having a mom to share the new house experience with, and God honored that desire. He may not have given me the biological parents I wanted, but He went a step further, and gave me a solid Christian couple who love me unconditionally and worry about me like a daughter.
Next time I’m tempted to complain about my lot in life I hope I recall these events and thank God for the good gifts He places in my path.
P.S. While I was away on vacation, my dad mowed my grass for me. I am the luckiest.