Real Life

Test this afternoon. I shouldn't even be posting. But I had to take two minutes to freeze memories in time. This week has been crazy stressful. Tears have flowed several times. Last night, I hit the ceiling. Everything was overwhelming. But life is beautiful and God is oh so good. He gave me a Momma to listen and be smart enough to send the brother over. Dave held me for at least 10 minutes while I gushed and cried. He is PRICELESS. I love you, David Weber.

I'm the kind of person who gushes, cries, and moves on. And that's precisely what happened. Because not only am I blessed with an amazing family, I also have incredible housemates. Talking turned into salad making, which led to more food prep and a game of Dutch Blitz, which ended in hysterical, side-splitting laughter. Lucky for me, my two partners in crime were equally overwhelmed and needed to decompress, too. By the time we crawled into bed, a salad, pizza, and Reese's no-bake dessert had been made and partly eaten, a hilarious game played, and all three participating housemates had been sprawled on the floor laughing uncontrollably. I NEVER eat that late (contrary to what my family may think) and am usually better at studying for tests. But last night I realized that the stress bubble I had built was crushing me. And that the studying I had already done combined with today's studying would carry me through that test. Life is too beautiful to let the stress of school and other factors crush our joy. So I gave my stress to Jesus (after unloading on my poor brother) and let myself laugh. I feel great. I am ready for this wild day and plan to bounce through it with my sense of joy in hand.

*Side note for parents who might be reading this: I did NOT party all night. It was only a few hours and adequate test study has occurred. Just because I post about all the fun I have does not mean all I do is party. Promise. So rest assured, all is well.