you can't plan the end and not plan the means

*contented sigh*
wow. today was great. thanks for good times, mary, laura and neal. i enjoyed our day playing in the surf, sand and sun. my spf 45 sunblock didn't seem to do the trick, and even tho i tried to avoid the lobster look, it still attacked me with a vengeance. darn.

but it was fun hanging out with the crew and chatting. it really was the perfect beach day. perhaps i'd like it slightly warmer, but there will be plenty more opportunities this summer!

so, i hope i'll see abbey tonite. if i don't, i won't see her again for at least 8 more months. bummer!

my birthday was great, minus suzanne's adventures. thanks to all who came out to hike and enjoy some icecream. and thanks to all who chipped in on the gift card for a bike. i can't wait to go look at them and see if i can find one i like! thanks to all who called or sent cards or gave me other gifts. your generosity astounded me.

1830 last nite was the best i've had in a while. a long while. having it at the church for now on isn't my idea of an ideal situation, but man, brian is right. it opens the door to awesome opportunities we may not have noticed or taken advantage of in other circumstances. we'll definitely miss scott and michele and their welcoming house, but it'll be good.

"'Cause You knew how You'd save me
before I fell dead in the garden
And You knew this day
long before You made me out of dirt

And You know the plans that You have for me
And You can't plan the end and not plan the means
And so I suppose I just need some peace
Just to get me to sleep."

y'all are great. i'm feeling so much better than i did yesterday afternoon, and i so so so appreciate your prayers. i still don't have much direction for the future, but i'm currently not freaking out as much as i could. thanks again for your prayers and encouragement!!