It's been awhile since finals, writing papers, and sleepless nights and I can't say I'm disappointed. In the frigid temperatures of Wisconsin I drove two hours south to Chicago with Abby and Donner in tow. We spent two wonderful weeks visiting friends whom I love and am loved by. Long ago they were merely acquaintances that I met through their son Randy, but now I love them like family. Whenever we're together there's much laughter, eating, and playing board games! I played more board games on Christmas day then in all of the past 5 years combined. I received a simple email today that said I was missed already (it's been 3 days) and I was so thankful. It's wonderful to love and be loved...so Randy, Andy, Don, Deb, Dan, Connie, Mike, Scott, Emily, Kyle, and Kelley...thank you for the laughter and the joy of being together...what a priceless and wonderful gift!
Today was a day of wonderful gifts in other ways. When I got back to campus I checked my mailbox to discover lots of Christmas cards and special greetings. A teacher that I worked with sent $500 and my wonderful fellowship at Christ Church sent a check for nearly $3000.00! Then checking my voicemail my pastor called to say that the church will pay for my airline ticket to fly down to North Carolina for a conference later this month! The Lord is so faithful to display his love in times of great weakness and doubt. Thank you God...for blessing me with so many wonderful people...that demonstrate the love of Jesus so clearly.
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