in the $2

I've been here in my new home for a week now...and what a wonderful week it has been. But, I will get into all of that at a later time. Right now, I want to/need to share how truly beautiful the body of Christ is. Last Sunday, just hours before I left for the airport, I was hugged and encouraged by my church family. They spoke words of blessing, love, and His promises over me in a way that still sends chills up my back. I've never felt so loved.

Night time here is bitter sweet. It't the time I get to Skype my wonderful, faithful parents and my loving boyfriend. I look forward to this time all day, but when it's over, I'm left feeling sad; almost to the point of tears. It's in this time I remember my dear friend Kristi praying that He would remind me of their love and prayers, in times such as these. And he does; He reiminds me that I'm not alone-He is here with me and through Him, they are here as well.

And, because of this, I am comforted. I find it:

in a child's prayer

in the cards of encouragement
in strawberry shortcake, buttermilk pie, and hidden sweet tea
in hugs

in the cries of sadness that turn to laughter because of snot bubbles

in sacrificial giving

in a humble servant at my feet, praying for me in multiple languages
in serving lunch (and staying to clean it up!)
in the $2 that was given, because that's all she had to give

Lighthouse, you continue to show me how to become more like Christ-and it encourages me daily! I'm blessed to call you mine!