God gifts

Alright, alright. So I've been mostly writing about the stuff that's been hard lately. But everything has been on the up-and-up like nobody's business. So I thought that I should return to some of the good stuff. In order to display how I have been healing and growing, I thought it'd show a good example to tell about the gifts that God has been giving me.

Last Thursday (not three days ago):
All that afternoon I kept feeling like I ought to go to the library. But - DUDE - I was in the middle of an excellent book and one on deck. So I didn't need any libary. I was driving home from work on I-275, and instead of taking the 8 Mile exit, I decided to get onto M-5 and take Grand River. It was a sort of whim thing. Grand River merges with 10 Mile, which is my street, so I took that right away for a straight shot home. Consequently, the library is on 10 Mile. As I drew nearer, the feeling got stronger. But I finally yelled "I don't need to go to the library I'm in the middle of a great book!" But, of course, the light turned red right in front of the driveway. And I got to thinking - What if there's going to be an accident up ahead and I need to not be a part of it? So I moan a 'fine' and pull into the parking lot. Then, as I park, I wonder if I needed to take the spot for someone else. Something obscure that I'd never find out. So I shrug and get out of the car, and walk in. As I enter, I ask 'now what' and I feel called into the little room where the used books are sold. Okay... All the way back to the end. Okay... Look down. Oh my gosh! There, on the bottom shelf, were two childrens books in SPANISH!!! Yay! I bought them both for a buck. I had been meaning to rent some kids books in Spanish but never had the time. Yay for God!

Today:
I was at Justin's grad party (across the street) and it was 7 o'clock on the money. I was bored since I don't know anyone at NHS anymore, and decided to say I was going to church and left. As I walked home, however, I didn't feel much like going to the college meeting at NorthRidge. I felt like staying home and reading the fabulous book I'm in the middle of. Yet, I still found myself in my car. The talk was great - it was about how our faith is about DOING, not just believing. Anyone can believe - even Satan believes. But demonstrating our love - because the NT talks more about do this and do that instead of don't do this and that... Then we had worship. The second-to-last song I recognised - I'd never heard it before in the United States, but it was one of the songs we sang in the Dominican Repbulic! The second I realized it I began to laugh and dance. God is hilarious and I love the little things He does for me. I tried to remember it in Spanish. How lovely it was. After everything was over, I was visiting with some of the people that I'd met, and I turn around. This girl is standing infront of me and I totally recognised her but could not figure it out because her hair was different. It was Karen who worked at Emagine with me! Immediatly she's telling me about how she's going to Mexico soon, and needs to speak more Spanish. AN ANSWERED PRAYER! I had prayed in the shower earlier that I was worried about losing my Spanish because I didn't have many people to talk to and I am about to learn French. How wicked cool!!! Then, this is sorta a random present but more like just fun - I met a guy named Josh who's all over Homestar Runner so we quoted for the whole of our conversation. Then I quoted a scene for Karen and I swear she was going to die of laughter. How lovely.

Yeah... It just gets better and better.
I also thank God for Ashley, for being my strength and my teacher.
And Jerry - because he's definatly been a brother and protector for me lately.