A Better Mood

So today was the day.  I went to bed a little before midnight last night on my parent couch, well, I would call it "bed", it was more of a nap.  I got up at 2am.  Changed, brushed my teeth, and drove to the Keaton house.  After another stop we drove to the airport.  Brad came along, too.  

It was kind of unreal.  But not quite as difficult as I expected it to be.  I didn't even cry, which I was very shocked about.  It was a good thing, I think Keaton needed the strong support, it seems I'm good at being that for people.  For the first time in a while I didn't sacrifice my own emotional well being in order be that support, and this, I believe, is a good start to what will be a very good (nearly) three months.  

On the way back from the airport, Mrs. Keaton, Brad, and I talked while little Rachel slept curled up in the back seat.  It was a good talk about how important this time is going to be for everyone, how we're all going to learn and grow while Keaton is gone.  It's really exciting.  Maybe I didn't cry because he's really not leaving, his moving to another area of the world but he's still going to be with us.  Which, I must say, is significantly easier than a situation where someone stays in the same place physically but leaves you emotionally and, for lack of a better adverb, communicationally.  Just in general, tho.

I will admit that I'm getting a little anxious about hearing from him and the others that flew down with him.  I found it slightly humorous that Mrs. Keaton asked me to inform her if I hear from him, almost as though she thought he would contact me before her, which I doubt strongly. 

On a lighter note, I'm quite enjoying my time at home.  I'm sitting on my couch watching real TV, my favorite kind - crime shows.  Mom recorded and saved many of them for me so I'm just sitting here watching TV and - the best part - fast forwarding through all the commercials.  Later I might go into Loganville and eat dinner with Nicole and after that I'll go visit with my children.  I've never been so happy and chill to be in Loganville.  Oh! And this morning I sat in the Chick-fil-A that I worked in and talked to Brad for a good hour - I think that's going to work out nicely.  Ha! Won't Keaton get a kick outta that - we've known each other for 10 years and have never actually had a legitimate friendship.  And next weekend I'll be thrilled to be in Loganville.  Me, Kimmy, chick flicks, scrapbooking, late night trips to taco bell (partly because that's the only place in Loganville open that late, and partly because it's tradition) - honestly, that's the life!.... Well, at least for a weekend.  : )

Oh! And I'm almost healed.  AND I got good rest last night.  Yay for answers to prayer!

I leave you with a most common verse, but I got a new look at it - or maybe just another look - at Wesley last night. 

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose.    Romans 8:28

And as Bob worded it last night: God isn't going to allow anything to happen that He can't use for good, and also that won't glorify Him.  I truly believe that this is the best promise that the Lord has made to us.  It includes all things, everything, nothing is skipped.  That's awesome!