Breathe

I've been reading Ali's blog and she's challenged us to choose a word for 2009. So many words have gone through my mind, but the one that keeps coming back and seems to fit is breathe. That word means so much to me -- it means slow down and enjoy what's happening around you; it means take a deep breath and handle what's in front of you; and it means that I have another day to be. So, yea, that's my word, BREATHE!

I had one more 50% off coupon at Michaels that expired today. I didn't really need anything, but that doesn't seem to matter when it comes to a 50% off coupon, does it? There's absolutely NOTHING that I need, but everything that I want, so I wandered around until I managed to find several things that I needed. It really is true ... Shana and Cody's inheritance will be scrapbooking supplies!!!

Saturday nights have been spent at Mercy Street for the past nearly 10 years. This place has seen me through lots and has been there constantly. It's my community and my connection to God. I don't know where I would be if I hadn't wandered through the doors of Mercy Street that night. I certainly didn't want to be there, but I needed to be there. Lots has changed over the years and sometimes it doesn't feel the same, but the truth is that it's where I go to find myself. There is accountability and compassion and love and community and GOD. I love the people at this place and I'm better because of them -- they ARE Mercy Street!