Blessed

It’s going to be hard to put words to the fullness that I feel right now. Not physical fullness, but a fullness of spirit and a joy about life. We are now down to just 19 days before I leave.
Last night we had a great dinner with Cheryl and Don, Teresa, Tiffany and Tony, Connor, Colleen, Michael, Hannah, Mom, Dad and myself. The food was prepared with love, the wine was abundantly flowing and the laughter and good conversation was enough to fill everyone with a simple joy. It was such a good time. It made me realized how fortunate I am to have such great company placed in my life, and how loved I really am.
Then today I had coffee with Scott and Desiree, some dear friends that I sold a house to a few years ago, and it almost brought me to tears to see how well they’re doing considering all of the stuff I’ve seen them go through. I am so thankful that God caused our paths to cross and that I was able to be there for them in some of their darker days. Scott gave me 60 cents (for the midwest toll roads) and a military knife that his dad gave him, and Desiree gave me a picture of their baby girl to take with me on the road. I don’t know why these simple things meant so much to me, but they are some of the greatest gifts I’ve received.
Tonight a good friend from high school Brad and his wife Kendall had Michael and me over to dinner. More great food and conversation, and more realizing how blessed I am to know such great people. Playing with their kids Kaden and Emmaline was awesome. They liked my hair, so they decided to brush it and style it for me :)
I have felt so much love in the last 24 hours that I am over-flowing... and it’s a really nice feeling.