If I were normal...

I want to make a t-shirt that says, "If I were normal, you'd be bored." 2008 has been tough for me, I have to admit. But as I look around, I know several folks who have also had quite a year. Some things have been out of my control, some have been a consequence of my quirky and very flawed personality, but I am who I am. I try to do the right thing, and I try to do what I would expect from someone else. I try to be honest and sometimes that backfires in my face. LOL. But I will keep looking up to the One who has the answers of why 2008 was so strange, unsettling and has thrown my life into what seems like a very directionless state. But I also know that just because I can't see the path, doesn't mean one is not there. I trust Him in the dark to lead me to the light. Maybe I will have more clarity in 2009, maybe not. But I can't say it hasn't been interesting. I've seen hard times, seen love gained, seen love..not lost-but move to Texas :( Seen true friends comfort me, seen superficial friends exposed. Seen the truth I guess. And I have found out recently that some people would rather not know the truth. I would, always. I face life as a realist. And I know that people are flawed, myself definitely included. I know that people will hurt me, even ones that love me, and I will hurt other people, even ones I love. That's just life sometimes, because we are human. But I can take whatever life throws at me as long as honesty is present. I can handle it, and I can love people no matter what they've done as long as they are honest. I have my big girl panties on and a brand new year to look forward to. Bring it on. :) I know, I know, you all are thinking of me in my big girl panties and my t-shirt that says, "If I were normal, you'd be bored", right? :) Yeah, that's a good look for me.

Flu Shot

I got a flu shot today. I don't remember feeling so bad last year after I got one, but oh well, this will pass quickly and hopefully I will have a good winter with limited sickness!

Judgement House was GREAT. I believe somewhere around 60 salvations and over 250 rededications. WOW!! Praise God! That's awesome! Other than that, not much to report on. Well, my days sure are different lately, but nothing that I care to comment on right now. I will just say that times are still a little tough for me, but I have adopted the line from the movie Facing the Giants..."I've resolved to give God everything I've got and leave the results up to Him." That is my hourly motto these days. Even though I have complete trust, that doesn't mean that my emotions are wiped away and that I never feel sad. But I know He has a plan for me. I'm not really sure what that is...but I whole-heartedly believe that even though I don't know what lies ahead, if I trust Him to lead me, then I will be amazed to watch Him work though my life.

Other than that, the girls are good and cracking me up daily as usual. I try to count my blessings, but I have way too many. But I do know, that those two little girls, are at the top of my list.

Cool People

I've got 2 things to say...

1. We've got some WAY COOL people at Porter. The actors in Judgement House are phenomenal.

2. If you didn't book your spot early...too late. Spots were full weeks ago, so next year, you'll know better.

We had a timing rehearsal tonight...I got chills, I got enlightened, and I got down right "skeered"....and I knew what was coming. But most of all, I got blessed to see the heaven side of it too, and was very thankful that I get to be a part again this year. I'm excited!!