I don't have much time to write...but before the impression of the past couple days leave me, I want to at least record the gist of it. I had a much needed breakthrough yesterday...there isn't really any explanation for it except to say that yesterday God gave me the ability to truly repent of some things and finally opened my heart to really receive from Him. I had gone to Starbucks with no agenda other than to be alone and clear my head and at least give my spirit a CHANCE to be spoken to... I had not anticipated what came after that. I described it as feeling like cool waves over my spirit - cleansing me and more or less restoring me to life in Jesus. I wept like a babe at Starbucks...I did most of it in the restroom as to not cause any alarm : ) I came away feel overwhelmed with God's goodness and mercy toward me. May this be only the beginning....

As of now I am the proud owner of 5 new lip balms...4 of which are new flavors to me. Oh the little things in life...

Also - Julie, Jed and I met my parents in Dallas for my sister's birthday and walked around the Arboretum (saw 10 brides!!!!) and then went out to eat at the best Thai restaurant I've ever been to (actually...just one of the best restaurants period). The others are in the livingroom chatting and drinking coffee...but I had other things on my mind to get out. More later.