I'm still counting. :)

For reals... who knew life post-college would be busier than life in college?! I now officially understand why the elders always told me to enjoy my childhood and teenhood (I think I just made that word up). It's kind of hard to count the little blessings since I haven't written in about 2 weeks, but here's an overview.

157. I have a job... well 2, but one of them I don't consider a "job."
Some weeks I think to myself, why would I choose to work 65-70 hours a week?! Then I remember, I love that one of my "duties" is building relationships with women that most times inspire me more than I ever expected... I love them. Also, I then talk to friends who are still looking... maybe this is a season where God just wants me to be busy. I'm okay with that. :)


158. Laughter in the least expected places.
This week I have had several moments where I have laughed until my sides hurt and I was crying. I forgot how refreshing this is to the soul.

159. Forever friends.
Someone once told me that if you have a friend that lasts a lifetime, you are a blessed woman. I have friends that put up with my crap and emotional mess in the midst of this transition in life... and who will talk to me at 12:30 at night when I can't sleep. I'm so blessed... Thank you Jesus for this gift that I will never comprehend.

160. His love.
I am humbled by the fact that when I feel alone, overwhelmed, crazy, too much, not enough, or whatever the insecure feeling is... the Father whispers His love and reminds me that it is His love and grace that not only sustains me... but allows me to be joyful always. Gah... what a God we have! :)

161. A new (used) car.
Ok, this one is kind of worldly, but Bessie got "totaled" so in order to get the huge check, I had to send her to the graveyard. :( (I'm actually putting off cleaning her out right now because I'm sad to leave her). However, I have a blue PT Cruiser. BAH! Never thought I'd own one... also never thought I'd buy a car... and NOT have car payments. I'm really excited about that last part. :)

I must say that even though I don't write as often, I encourage myself to find the little blessings because without counting the little blessings, I get too caught up in the seemingly big crappy things. Thank you Papa, for all you give. :)