Spent a few moments just a while ago flipping through tagged photos on FB. Each one took me back not only to the memory it captured, but the exact way I felt at that time in my life. And I started to get sad. I just kept seeing myself wearing a smile that I don’t own anymore, hugging necks of people that have forgotten about me already. I started to think of all the people who have come and gone from my life in just the last two or three years, and I started to get more sad. Especially thinking about all these people that have moved on, and what they have now. Boyfriends, fiances, husbands, careers, adventures, degrees, kids, glamour, and a few have even found fame.
Then I came back to Earth and realized that there’s nothing sad about any of that.
I have a hard time not envying people who appear to have an easier or more exciting life than mine, but truthfully, I am rich. Not with things that have to stay here on Earth when i I die, though. I am rich with love, opportunities, ambition, favor, hindsight, insight, wisdom, truth, vision, motivation, grace, honor and patience. I am rich with the Spirit of God, who has set up shop inside of me, busy night and day doing an extravagant work. I am rich with time, and second chances. I am rich with an invaluable inheritance because my Father is King of everything seen and everything unseen. I am rich because my mom is the most awesome mom that has ever lived.
Its nice to take a second to put things into perspective, because while it may not seem like you have much compared to the people around you, you’re probably filthy rich if you knew what it really meant to count your blessings.
As of now, if you’re reading, there are somethings that you should know. Because you’re my friend. :)
I can’t believe that I’m two months away from graduating from the full time cosmetology program at Aveda. Expected graduation is July 5, but I’m hoping to be free by Independence Day. Pun fully intended. Also, for all of May, I’ve been trusted with the distinct privilege and high honor to lead worship at my home church while we search for a full time worship/creative arts pastor. This is uncharted territory for my church, so if you’re still reading, pray that the transition will be smooth!
Oh. And I cut off all my hair :)
Basically, God is great and life is full, once again.
