What a day...

February 14, 2011 Valentine's Day:

4:22 a.m.: happy valentine's day text from a friend received

8:21 a.m.: valentine's day hug text from a friend received

8:22 a.m.: realize how late it is and remember that I need to get to Walmart to pick up the pictures for brother's star student week

8:25 a.m.: rush out of the house with no shower or make up :(

9 a.m.: get pictures at Walmart, deposit checks at bank, drive to Seattle Drip and notice homeless man in the parking lot

At this point, my heart began to break. God was definitely speaking to me. I began to cry. I could not leave the parking lot without talking to this man. I parked my car and for a while I watched people drive by. An elderly man stopped and talked to him. Then a woman drove by and gave him some money. I realized that just because I don't have a valentine today, I can still show love. I have been so bitter about "I hate this holiday because I'm single and everyone else is happy and in love". So, I went through Seattle Drip, got my morning coffee, and tried to wipe away my tears. I didn't want him to see me crying. I drove back around and parked my car across from his. I talked to him for about 20 minutes. I really didn't know what to say, but words just began to pour out. I gave him some money and a little hand written note, but I still feel like that isn't enough. My heart hurts so much for the homeless. Their stories are so interesting. They worry if they'll eat the next day. I'm so blessed to have a roof over my head, to be able to go to school, to eat. God really showed me today that He does love all of us. He's taking care of us. His plans are bigger and better than anything we could imagine.

9:45 a.m.: I left Kent with a prayer for his safety and hope to find work. I'll never forget this man. He really changed my view on today.

Show someone love today.

Love Has a Thousand Faces

great song I stumbled across.

Randy Montana – 1,000 Faces Lyrics

There’s brunettes, blonde girls
Blue jeans, string of pearls
Take you on a trip around the world girls
Love has a 1,000 faces
Love has a 1,000 faces

There’s debutantes, drama queens
Glued to Bride magazine
Half caff, two pump, no whip in the Coffee Bean
Love has a 1,000 faces
Love has a 1,000 faces
But I see you
Before I ever knew you
Before I ever knew you
I dreamed of you
I dreamed of you

There’s small town, itty-bitty
Tomboy in a big city
Turn your head when the light ain’t red
Stop traffic, kind of pretty
Love has a 1,000 faces
Love has a 1,000 faces
But I see you
Before I ever knew you
Before I ever knew you
I dreamed of you
I dreamed of you, yeah

You’re a storm at night, thunder crashing
Mystery, full of passion
Quiet as a Sunday morning
Change without any warning
Love has a 1,000 faces
Love has a 1,000 faces
But I see you
I see you
I see you
Baby, I see you
And I see you
Before I ever knew you
Before I ever knew you
Before I ever knew you
Before I ever knew you
I see you

“Life’s better with company. Everyone needs a co-pilot.” –Up in the Air

These words stand so true. Today, January 17, 2011, I sit and think about how my life was two months ago. I was happy, very happy. My life was good. Good family, good friends, work, school, etc. I even had a boyfriend, a very exceptional boyfriend. Five days after two months ago from today, my very happy turned to extremely sad. It’s not the kind of, “you ate my last cookie” or “I failed my big exam” sad. It was the “I thought my life was all planned out” kind of sad. I was confused, betrayed, and in denial. The man I thought loved me no longer did, and I did not understand it, nor did I want to. See, I had it all figured out, or so I thought. We had our lives planned out. And, I know, God’s plans are bigger than mine, and everything works out in His timing. I pray that I get my co-pilot back or the perfect co-pilot that God places at the altar for me. Let God plan your life. Let God find your co-pilot.

KH