We totally just did something soooo uncharacteristic! We went to Krispy Kreme for dinner....yep, that's right. Doughnuts...the dinner of champions. What prompted this outing was a conversation at lunch we had with James. I said something about a doughnut and James said "what's a doughnut....is it round?" That baffled me that he hadn't had a doughnut in so long that his brain had no memories, let alone a Krispy Kreme, the melt in your mouth, best in the world when their hot doughnut! We just don't eat a lot of sweets. The only candy from his trick or treat bucket that he knew the name was M&Ms. That's been fun watching him discover other candy wonders. So Trey said we should all go later in the afternoon. But, of course, after house work and yard work, it ended up being at 6pm, just in time for dinner. Trey actually called before we left to make sure the "Hot Now" light was on so we could get doughnuts right off the conveyor belt! And we did. And now I feel sick. Me, being coupon obsessed, had one for 1/2 off the 2nd dozen but I knew that was too many for us so I gave it to the older gentleman behind us in line. Later, very enamored with our kids, came over and asked us to pick out some doughnuts to take home from his box. I wanted to refuse but eager James took 4 more and now we have almost a dozen we brought home! Talk about an immediate blessing and 5 extra pounds. Eliza, turned into a teenage girl, and refused to take part in the doughnut extravaganza, keeping her girlish figure. But she and James both enjoyed watching the doughnuts being made through the window. It is pretty cool. He said, "I wish I could have that job!" We laughed and told him when he was 16 he could. He said he would bring home doughnuts. Haha. Hopefully he will have more ambition at some point! But hey, it would have some perks...
This was a good weekend. Trey was home and we have enjoyed being a family. I went to Cami's baby shower yesterday. It was fun with lots of yummy food. I am blessed to have her in my life. Megan went and we got to hang out. She is the newest wife in the band and I haven't had much time to get to know her. It was really nice to have that time to talk and the learn more about her. I like her SO much. It still baffles me that God gave me such wonderful friends in the wives of this band. It could be such an awful relationship, but it's not. A totally unexpected blessing straight from the hand of God.
This morning we went back to Liberty Hill, our old church where Trey used to lead worship. At the Wednesday night EA concert, (yes, I went with kids in tow. They had a great time and Eliza did too even though she was under the weather. But I paid for it because she was up ALL night after that and I had to work the next day, poor baby) Anyway, some of our friends came, one being the sound man and another a singer in the worship band. Both convinced me to come back and sing today. I took them up on their offer. I am so glad I did. It is always a blessing to worship and to be loved on by friends. That is the greatest church. The people make it incomparable to other churches, so full of love and passion. I do hope to go back and sing again. Not being able to make it to practice during the week makes it hard and unfair to the others. So we will just have to wait and see.
I am off to finish some laundry before I am off to bed, I work tomorrow. Can I just say how much I do not like Day Light Savings....its got us all screwed up already.

Today we went back to our home church Liberty Hill. It was awesome to see everyone and be back where we belong. It is such an awesome church. We are acutely aware that Trey would not be in the position he is right now if not for the amazing people in this church. Their support is what got us here and continues to sustain us. The worship was awesome and the message spoke directly to my heart.

One of the things the pastor said was "the opposite of faith is safety. Faith takes risk." That hit me like a tons of bricks. It is so true. We are living that out right now. Everything we are going through right now feels unsafe, unsure, and full of unknown outcomes. But if we hadn't taken the chances over the last 10 years we would not be on the precipice of a new album, of a dream coming true, a fulfillment of a vision. It is so hard when faced with decisions to think about the long term goal and not just the short term discomfort. Its uncomfortable a lot... following God's will. He never leaves you in your comfort zone. If he did, you wouldn't experience God's fullness and faithfulness. One individual asked me this morning if I was still working full time. I said "yes," she asked why? I politely said that the money for Trey wasn't enough right now for me to quit. She said, "how depressing!" I was totally caught off guard for a moment. I am sure people have thought this before but just didn't say it out loud. Most people are supportive. After that moment passed, I said, "no, how exciting! God is showing His faithfulness and the the vision will be filled in His time. And I am not sad at the role I have." Its amazing...your ability to cope in your situation is all in how you perceive it! You can choose to look at all God is not doing that you think He should be or choose to look at all He has done and is doing!