Don't Stop Believing

Today my heart is very full.   My heart is full...of beautiful friendships,beautiful family,  beautiful days, beautiful God.

But today...I was thankful for being home in Louisiana.  I loved seeing the magnolia trees all around...getting ready for the dogwoods to bloom...and you know...even having crawfish on every corner.  YES...this all means...I am HOME.  I am back to the land I took forgranted.

I am thankful for friendships that I have no clue where they came from...but know that I am so blessed.  The people I am friends with today are all different but all challenge me in some way.  I learned how special friendships were when I lived in Dallas...but coming home...La friendships seem to be stronger and more special.  Just to be with each other...nothing planned...or just calling to say hi.  or you know that friend...that you can just call/text to pray and they ask no questions.  Friends who love you when you do not love yourself.  Friends that you can share your heart with and they listen.  Friends who you can disagree with and it is ok.

Also...tonight I am thankful for a family who loves me the most.  A family who has been with me through so many hard times....but held my hand and taught me the way. They believed me when I didn't and encouraged me when I needed it the most.  They were never too busy for me and always an ear to listen or a hug to give. 

I am thankful for a God who has led me back home...gave me a GREAT family...and is with me when I do not understand the next step.  Today I realized just how much God is in the small things.  I am still learning.  I am still growing.  I am still his child. 

So with that I am still loving BIG with faith.