Great and wonderful things happened today, not the least of which was coaching Unicorn through Ab Ripper X with me for the first time this morning. I don’t think that sentence made sense. My apologies.
Breakfast. Class. Work, where there were these marvelous little bars that were a cross between chewy peanut brittle and baklava. Quite miraculous. Nearly finished proofing my documentation. I love documentation. It is the bane of my existence and the air I breathe.
Then chapel.
Chapel was preached by Matt Herbster. His wife died 7 months ago at the age of 39 from cancer. So he preached from 2 Cor. 4 and 5. Godly perspective is what gives us courage…joy. If we can manage to see life as God sees it, remember what reality truly is, who God is, then not only can we survive this life, we can live it with joy. Hearing his testimony, his battles, and him holding to the truth that this light affliction is but for a moment, but it does bring about a more exceeding weight of glory.
It was an encouragement.
Outside chapel, my family was waiting. I hugged them for the first time in two months. I thought I was going to die. I was so happy. Mild screaming may have occurred.
Then more classes (My English teacher gave me a chocolate bar!), visiting my science professor to review old tests, and finally Themes (where my family joined me), and then off with them to dinner and Wal-Mart. Reader, it was so surreal, seeing their faces, touching them, listening to them talk. I know I sounded like a hyper chipmunk, but I was so happy I couldn’t contain myself. I love them more than anything in this world.
I’m so happy they’re here.
And because they are here, I will continue to do homework until my brain melts out my ear so I can relax and enjoy them while they’re here. It’ll be worth it.
merely expostulating 