See ya later!

Today was my last regular day at church, and it was very special to me. It was a day I'll never forget. Let me share some highlights:

1. I got to play congas, and had a blast doing it. It meant a lot to me to hear our worship leader tell me that if I ever come back to visit, I can ALWAYS play, which made me smile. I'm not GREAT at it, but I have fun with it, so that was pretty cool.

2. They prayed over me in pre-service prayer and in those moments of prayer I learned how much God has used me to impact their lives, without even knowing it. Which also brought a smile to my face.

3. I got to teach Sunday School after worship, and the kids gave me a sign that said they will miss me and they traced their hands and wrote their names in the hands. I want to frame it and put it somewhere in my new place. It was really sweet. I also got to give one last lesson, and we used M&M's as part of the lesson. It was FUN.

4. After church I went out to eat with some friends from church and we had fun. There are a group of us single gals who have bonded over the years and it was fun to do lunch one last time at Pizza Hut. It was priceless. M.L. even started crying when it was time to leave. I was determined not to cry, and didn't. :-) It was cool.

5. Finally, (saving my favorite part for last!) right after worship, the church gathered around me and prayed for me. Honestly, I was hoping they would, as I believe there is power in being blessed when you leave a church. And honestly, I have never had that experience before today. I had several words spoken over me. M.B. prophesied about me playing congas at IHOP. Honestly, I hadn't planned to play there as I didn't think I had the ability, but after today it has made me wonder. Secondly, I had C.T. pray about the kids I will be teaching. That was incredible. Finally, Karen, my Spiritual Mom, took the mic and told me what the Lord was telling her to tell me. (I know, for some of you this is WAY out of your belief system, and it's okay not to read on. :-)) She told me to "EXPECT MORE." That is what has stuck with me more than anything. Expect more. Gosh, He's already given me more than I prayed for...what else is left? :-)

Life.
Is.
Good.