And next there’s “F”
Friends: Being the extrovert that I am, I could never live the fullest life without my friends…they are essential to my happiness as much as other basic life needs. I cherish my friends so much and am so blessed to even have friends from high school that I call and get together with on a regular basis. God has blessed me in a big way.
Family: Again, I was pushed to the front of the line when God was handing out families. :) My family is quite simply the best…and it’s not just my immediate family…it’s my extended family…aunts, uncles, cousins, second cousins, great aunts and uncles, etc. And it’s not just MY extended family…this list also includes my in-laws. Jeff’s family is fabulous…mom, dad, brother and sister in law, aunts, uncles, cousins…I am so blessed to be a part of these families!
Facebook: This goes along with the friend thing…I LOVE facebook. It is such a great way to keep up with those you are in contact with on an every day basis…and it’s a fabulous way to catch up with those you’ve lost contact with. It’s also so encouraging to know that so many people out there are interested in what you’re up to…and they have a word of encouragement or advice if you post an update about how frustrated you are or sad you are. It’s a powerful thing, social networking…and I am totally bought in to it! lol
Food Network: I love cooking…and because of that, I’m obsessed with the Food Network. I love making stuff I see…and I love that I am educated about something whenever I turn it on. But my favorite shows are the ones dedicated to giving kudos to restaurants and/or cooks/chefs in different places around the country. Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives…Throwdown with Bobby Flay…etc. I love to hear about places where I can experience good food! Jeff and I often look up these places when we’re going to be in the area so we can try out some of what we’ve seen…and it’s super fun!
France: Jeff and I had the chance to travel to France a few years back (prior to little man) and it was such an awesome experience. I could talk about it forever…and not all of it was “fun” per se…but it was a fantastic trip. We were there to encourage and support one of the missionaries we partnered with at Journey’s Crossing…we took a band and hospitality staff to put on a coffeehouse to reach out to the students in the city. There was so much that happened both good and scary…but in the end we all learned about how God goes before us…and how God moves in people to make things happen…and how demons possess equipment. :) Apart from that, it was such a breath-taking country…and the beauty of the cities, countryside, and people will forever be imprinted in my heart.
