Happy :]

Small group was amazing tonight! Well, it's amazing every night, but tonight was exceptional :] And what am I thinking calling it small group? With 15 PEOPLE I think we have earned a "medium group" title! Heh. It was real and provocative and awesome. And inspiring! My heart feels full.

I've found myself being happy all week. After quite a confession session Saturday night, everything just seems different. I didn't even know how much I was feeling weighed down until it was gone. I feel like I've been smiling ever since :] God is so gracious and generous to forgive me, a speck of dust in the grand scheme of things, and give me new life. He is so good!!!

The only thing dampering my new state of happiness is that I have been voiceless... for 3 days. Brandi, how would one go about determining whether or not they have laryngitis?

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I think I just had a mini epiphany. The confession sermon on Sunday and our deep talk at small group tonight don't make me feel guilty or discouraged. They make me feel excited, ready to face the challenges. I feel like I have a new hope. And that makes me very happy indeed :]