i think this blog is becoming about my beautiful family! (but i promise to not become one of those annoying people!)

with my cousin-sister Shea (top) with Shanon and James (middle) ; and with my sissy Amber (bottom);

This past weekend was one of my favorite since I've been back home...
Saturday night my cousin, Shanon, threw a 40th Bday surprise party for her hubby James. It was SO good to see so many of my aunts, uncles, and cousins...some I had not seen in years. We danced and laughed and talked the night away!! Check out the pics...

Then on Sunday I went to my home Church, King's Chapel, where the Dempseys were also visiting that Sunday. It is always great to be back there, but this Sunday was just special. I felt as though God were just loving me through these old friendships. Good hugs mean a lot to me I'm realizing! My favorite one came from Mr. Pearson, an eldery man whose love for me is such a reflection of God's love for me...undeserved, unexplainable, rewarding and sincere. OH, that dear man.

It was all such a blessing! And so much a reminder of how much being loved by people is transformational especially when we see it as a reflection of the constant, unconditional love of Jesus.