My Soul Sings : Never want to leave this place

First, God is so beyond good. A little over a year ago today I would have never thought my life would be the way it is. It is so magnificent to see that God truly knows the desires of our heart!
i would have never thought I would have been in Michigan, living in a home with two-- sometimes three beautiful ladies, whom challenge me each day to love on a deeper level. Becoming part of two small groups, that embrace me and meet my heart where it is. Taking on the challenge( with 5 other ladies) of planning a Women's Retreat for 40 plus women, allowing God to break us for His glory. Becoming a co leader in our youth group, walking life with sweet fragile children... and best of all, allowing God to show me my heart in them. Being able to be part of the Sunday School two year old class, and learning so much of what "child-like" faith is. I would have never thought that my relationship with my earthly sister would be so fruitful and radiant- reflecting His purpose in us all.
I never thought I would find such comfort in a small church that would embrace, consume and become my family away from home. God sought this church for me and made me become part of the body!
The Lord has also stripped me of so many comforts that I once held so dear to me; specifically, my relaxing time. He has taught me the meaning of abiding and resting in Him. God is good.
Now onto some pics--