Mid week joy!!!

It's mid week during one of my most stressful weeks to date, and yet all I can think about is how exciting my life is right now and how grateful I am for all of the blessings I have right now! A &A are coming in two days! I have such great friends here! Seriously, my cup runs over. It reminds me of the Jars of Clay song that talks about God's mercy leading us through valleys of sorrows to rivers of joy. I used to think that song was quite sad, but I've discovered that its really quite exciting when you consider the reward on the other side of the valley for the faithful. I've found a river of joy in Holland; while not as great as the end game, I can now see some of God's plan for me during some rough years at home. I wouldn't have been ready for this incredible time now without that valley.