So This Is What a Post Looks Like

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I have recently returned from visiting family in Phoenix and I am still processing everything. The vacation began as a week away to recharge, but it ended up being so much more. I have to admit I am not ready to write about all of it yet, not because it is top secret but because I am still processing everything and emotions are still raw right now.

But I can not begin to tell you how much this made me feel better:

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I had a wonderful time playing and loving on my nieces and nephews, in fact believe it or not I was so busy I did not take a single picture with my camera. <GASP>

One of the highlights of the trip was being able to meet Debbie from Heart Choices and Iris from Grace Alone. Debbie and I “just clicked” via blog world and I knew the minute we met face to face we would be great friends. Not only did we click but we both showed up wearing almost the exact same outfit. Smart minds think alike I tell ya!

I had the wonderful opportunity to meet Iris before, so I was excited to be able to sit down with my sweet friend again. Remember what I said about “smart minds” well Debbie and I were wearing white pants with black shirts and Iris showed up with black pants and a white shirt. It was very funny. The minute we sat down the conversation flowed freely and I was blessed to be able to sit there and soak it all in. God knew I was going to need this day of refreshment of girlfriends.

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I also had a wonderful time with both of my sisters. What I love about sisters is that you can be yourself, you can disagree, you can be silly, you can cry your eyes out, and share your heart and you know they will still be the biggest cheerleaders for you (and I for them). They are also people who don’t let you sell yourself short. When you aim for mediocre, they kick you in the butt and tell you that you need to be aiming higher. People you can be raw with, that is what I love about sisters. Sigh I miss both of them already.

School begins Monday (the loud cheering will be me), bible study begins on Wednesday, and while I was gone I received many wonderful books. I am still trying to play catch up so I apologize that I have not been the best blog visitor. I need to get past teaching bible study on Wed and then I think I will feel more relaxed =).

I pray all is well with you. If there is anything I could be praying for you please let me know.

7 thoughts on “So This Is What a Post Looks Like”

  1. How lovely that you had this time, not only with family but also friends! I hope the processing and raw emotions are from things good that happened! :-)

    So good to have you back…

  2. Lori, I cannot tell you how much it meant to me that you took the time to get together with us on your vacation trip. I absolutely LOVED meeting you in person. I enjoyed the time you, me and Iris had together. I know what it's like visiting family in another state and you're trying to fit everything in. But it the highlight of my week, I can tell you. You are as special and wonderful in person as you are in bloggy land. And you are absolutely beautiful! And that is both on the outside and …the inside. I felt so comfortable with you immediately.

    I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the photo of you and your niece. Nothing like love captured in a photo. That's one for I heart faces.

  3. I know what you mean about visiting blogs! Hard to find the time. Glad your time with family went well.

    I'll be praying for you Wednesday and would appreciate prayers in return on the same day. I begin teaching Intro to Digital to Media at a local Christian college and I am nervous. This came because of blogging and being online so much – so I am grateful that the Lord is finally using my hobbies to serve Him, training young Christians in the new era of technology & media. It will be exciting but oh, so new!

  4. Wow Sarah that is exciting. I know what you mean about being nervous but
    you are going to do a great job. I will say a prayer for you.

  5. I had missed you on twitter but I am so glad you were having a great time and getting recharged. I really need one of those!

  6. So glad you had girlfriend time. I had some of that this weekend, and it did my heart good.

  7. So glad you had girlfriend time. I had some of that this weekend, and it did my heart good.