Turning the light on

Have you ever been afraid of the dark? I have. And I realize that I wasn't so much afraid of the dark as the fact that I couldn't see what was in the dark. I would hear noises and my imagination would run away with me about what was lurking in the corners and under the bed, etc. Then I would turn the light on and realize that there was nothing there to be afraid of, but I had to see it in the light to know that.

I've just experienced that feeling, but in a totally unexpected way. I've had something inside me that I was terrified of, but I could never really identify what it was. Then, through a difficult experience, the light came on and I was finally able to see it, and see it for what it was. I now know what I was afriad of for so long and I'm not afraid of it anymore. It's been a simple, but powerful experience that has drawn me closer to my father in heaven and helped me to place a greater trust in his wisdom and love for me. If there's something in your life that you're afraid of, shine a little light on it and see it for what it is - we never have to live afraid when we have access to so much light.

Birthday Bash... literally!

So my first Birthday present was being rear-ended on my way to work. (My birthday was last Wednesday, the 21st.) I am fine, my car is okay. I was at a stop light when someone rammed into me. My bumper got a little smashed, but it's mostly cosmetic so it can easily be replaced. Fortunately the other driver has insurance and they are taking care of everything. Still, I am seriously considering taking the day off work next year!!

Rebecca's visiting! Yay!!!

Pretty excited for my sister to come visit from China. It was quite an ordeal to get her here... which I won't go into, but I'm glad she's here. And what a great present for my mom's birthday! She brought some pretty cool stuff - totally unique... well, unique to me - I'm sure they're pretty common in China.