My mom met me at work to take me shopping for a dress for my cousin's upcoming wedding. I had an appointment at 3 so we had just enough time to eat lunch and speed-shop for dresses. This is where it got good:
- We ran into my brother, Tony, and I got a hug from him. A sweet treat.
- I sent my sister, Emily, picture texts of the two dresses I couldn't decide between. We both agreed on the same one. And my mom liked that one the best too. Decision made for an indecisive person! Check!
- My mom found a dress too--mission accomplished!
- Laughing with Mom as we (literally) ran into Marshall's for a 15 minute browsing spree before having to turn around and go to my appointment. Our time management and estimation of traffic time wasn't the best but we made getting there an adventure :)
- Meeting my parents for dinner. After getting half-lost, I met them at a store and they offered to buy me a new piece of jewelry--anything I'd like! I've never read the 5 Love Languages book but I'm pretty sure giving is one of mine. I love giving and receiving gifts. My new necklace is a cherished gift.
- Eating a delicious dinner at Home Grown complete with chocolate mousse trifle for dessert.
- Driving home and the air was cool enough to roll the windows down.
Chrissy, This post was so encouraging to me. I have been loving my new school and my new job, and with that comes fear about leaving and moving to Uganda next year. Sometimes I question the sacrifices. However, I love the perspective you have been taking about enjoying the good moments and cherishing these memories as blessings. This year, rather than just dreading giving up what seems so good, I am going to strive to cherish the present. I am going to count my blessings and look forward to the fact that God is calling me to go to Uganda, which although a bit frightening is also going to be an amazing adventure too!
ReplyDeleteI am treasuring each of the ordinary days too. Whether it is an Indy 500 trip to deliver a check to the "fence store" before it closes, or a quick stop n'shop at Marshalls "They have such cool things here...too bad no real time to actually buy anything" or asking, "Mom, why are there SIX pairs of glasses on the table?" and which Disney princess would you be if you could choose one? These are the days we will long recall and smile about. And soon you will be making the same kinds of memories w/another family who awaits your arrival in Bundi. Awesome times ahead of you!
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