Good tea & a great friend!

I dug this old picture up today...It all started when I strolled into Starbucks to get my usual white tea with a shot of classic syrup...:) I looked up to place my order and I saw a familiar face...its the girl with me in this pic...her name is Annelie...and for those of you who do not know her...SHE IS AMAZINGLY FUNNY! Annelie and I met when I was about 17 through some friends at a throwed-off summer camp! We have not really kept in touch over the years BUT because of the fact that she works at the most addictive store in the USA we use this time to catch up. As we were "catching up" on each others life she said, "Anj, you look happy!" I said thank you grabbed my tea, told her bye, and strolled out.

Now, remember that this conversation was about 4 days ago. But this morning when I woke up I remembered her comment. It's now about time for Refuge and it hasn't stopped bugging me all day. I mean, what makes a person look happy?

So, here is what God has shown me. In Psalm 30:11-12 it says, "You did it: you changed wild lament into whirling dance; You ripped off my black mourning band and decked me with wildflowers. I'm about to burst with song; I can't keep quiet about you. God, my God, I can't thank you enough." See God has taken everything that He did not want in my life and is able to produce fruit! God longs to literally and tangibly use people and work through them. I believe that He used Annelie and some AMAZING white tea to remind me that the joy within me is only there because of what HE did for me!!!!

In case any of you do not know...this is my amazingly wonderful daddy!...Right now he is L.A., Cal. on a missions trip.
This blog is dedicated to you Daddy...My dad has not only been a rock in my life but he has also always been the one to support me and stand by the decisions in my life. I am so thankful for such a wonderful man in my life because as I wait patiently for the man that I will one day marry my daddy is constantly showing me how i should be treated...so, THANK YOU DADDY!!!! I love you!