A close call today as I battled with sinus junk and feared I was getting sick two days before the trip. I have decided it is allergies and, besides that, God can take care of allergies as well as sickness. HELLO! I was feeling really lousy driving to Quitman, but I finally prayed. Then I got to the bank, drained as can be. Insomnia is NOT my friend. But my banker signed the check over to me and as I came out, I realized I felt better physically too. Go God! At the same time, my check is enough for the newly reduced plane fares that dropped—get this—$50 for about two hours today and went right back up on the airline that had the only direct flights at good times. I put it on hold, deposited my check and locked in the price. I will buy as soon as I see that money on my online statement. So now that surprise check pays for the plane fare AND the conference fees next month. All I have to buy now is the rental car. I bought the hotel at a rock bottom rate a couple months ago.

I drove home in awe of God AGAIN. What an awesome God that He would not only provide this money for my travel, but that He allows me to, literally, travel across the nation WORSHIPPING. I was amazed. I wish sometimes people could see what I do, where I go, that my friends here could understand in a different way, but I love it all. I love this time of my life. I know I am blessed, but even more, I am HONORED that God allows ME to do this.

I still feel a bit gunky, but I took a nap. Dance was fine. I am about to go to bed. In the morning it will be close enough I can even check the flight status. I already know what it is, but that makes it more real. I have SO much packing to do, so much to take care of. Having TWO dance practices tomorrow night is NOT convenient, but I will be fine. I made arrangements to leave work at 12:30 Friday. And then for three-and-half days there will be no time or cares unrelated to God and His plans. Pastor Steven teased me after church. He said “Don’t sound so happy about going AWAY.” I said, “How can I not when God is doing something?” I know he was just teasing, but I am happy. Probably too happy.

This weekend I will get at least one answer to the many questions I have. I have been home almost a month... little has changed. Does that mean it is real?