Blessed!

This week has been literally so SO amazing! As much as I don't like lists...I think I'm going to make one. I just have to write it out!

1. Have a five-day weekend at the end of this week.

2. Was offered extra hours at work during those days.

3. Received not one but TWO snow days this week. (Yes, I say received because I was in conflict over whether or not I should even work the extra hours, knowing I needed rest. God gave me rest so I could work!).

4. Got to spend extra time with some good friends!

5. Saw Matthew off to Zimbabwe.

6. Was told by my cousin that she surrendered to God. Wow.

This was all in three short days....mmm I'm just basking in God's light right now. So many other great things have been happening, too. I'm so encouraged to see the team that I've labored over for so many years maturing and growing enough to where my leaving will not be a negative impact. Not that I carry so much responsibility, or that I am alone responsible for the life of the group, but people have really stepped up to lead and take my place. I almost feel like a dead bud falling off a tree when a piece of fruit begins growing. I don't mind being a dead bud if I know that my death is producing fruit. :)