Exhasution and Exhilaration

The past couple of days have been mostly exhausting...which is why no one has heard from me.

But exhilarating also in the sense of feeling confidence in the many varied segments of my life. God is good and doesn't put up with any you know what. So, it is exhilarating.

Wednesday was my dad's memorial service. It was a beautiful evening of sharing and stories. There were so many people there who told stories with laughter and tears. It was an evening to honor him and there were people from an amazing cross section of his life: students, neighbors, family, colleagues, fellow teachers and it was a packed room with standing room only. We said our final goodbyes by letting go of a collection of white balloons, which soared heavenward and caught the light of the late afternoon sky reflecting the brightness that was his heart and soul towards those he loved and trusted.

Then Howie and I came down to VA yesterday as he is competing in the Smith Mountain Lake Triathlon tomorrow, and then Sunday is his birthday. So my wireless is at Bojangles, (not Dunkin Donuts) where I must say, they have great sweet tea.

I was able to tuck away the nonsense of my life for the moment and just have a fabulous time with Howie. We watched the movie, "There's Something About Mary" (not to be watched with your kids) and howled. It was hilarious. It felt so good to laugh. I mean really, really laugh.

I also had a long catch up with Jean Ann Duckworth, The Extreme Diva herself for more details to launch the speaking Connie and I will be doing with the Diva Celebration, so it is great to have a plan moving forward with that. All I can say is it is going to be FUN!

May peace and truth prevail in your life. And remember, if you are facing a Goliath, trust as David did. And go for it.