Today

Today I had the opportunity to have an honest, beautiful discussion with a dear friend of mine. We have taken separate paths since college, and we came to understand today that if we choose to, our friendship can only be enhanced by our differences, not diminished.

Today I had the privilege of having another dear friend call me out of worry, afraid that somehow she had hurt me, and could not let another minute go by before she rectified it. What a beautiful Christian witness, and how blessed I am to have such a friend in my life. She was wrong in that in no way had she hurt me, but she cares for me so much, she couldn’t take the chance that she had.

Today it hit me that I’m connecting with a sister that, due to circumstances, some beyond our control and some not, I hardly know. This is a prayer answered, a prayer that I have been praying for so long, refusing to give up. And to know that she is not only my biological sister but also my sister in Christ is almost more than I can comprehend.

Today Callie Grace decided that she wanted to pray, both during worship and for all of our meals. This is her prayer: “Dear God, thank you, food, Aunta.” (Aunt Erin. I have no idea why she calls her Aunta). And then this afternoon: “Dear God, thank you, food, Ana” (Philip’s mom). I should note that Callie always thanks the Lord for food, even when we aren’t eating.

Today Philip called me from Borders to ask if there were any specific books I wanted. Just because. And of course he knows there are always specific books I want. I listed a few, and he bought me all of them. I’m so spoiled!

Today I rejoiced over a friend who is facing a tough, painful situation, and is somehow using it to make something beautiful, to glorify God, and to seek His guidance. And also maybe to get me to move to Oklahoma. 🙂

Today I played peek-a-boo with Justus for a good 30 minutes, with his delighted giggles warming my heart so much that tears came to my eyes, which prompted Callie Grace to come over, pat my face, say, “What’s wrong, mama?” And then to say, “It’s okay, mama”, and pat me on the back.

I can’t think of any possible way today could have gotten any better!