Breather

Today I leaped out of my comfort zone.

Mom, Matt and Lauryn went to a horse show this morning.

Matt went because he wanted to spend time with Lauryn, and bless her.

I ended up staying home. With Yule.

(We ended up running around like maniacs playing Hide & Seek in the house)

And then

we got into a conversation about anger.

I told her that when I was younger, I use to be very angry and mean.

I told her that it was the same with Matt.

I told her that the Lord did a big work in us, and that we are no longer angry.

And we rarely EVER fight.

Yule teared up at that.

I told her that we were very happy that we had a new sister, named Yuliya, and that

we loved her very very very very much.

Yule choked back her tears and was unable to respond right away.

But she managed a cracked:

"I love you too."

I tell people that I am not a very affectionate person.

But in reality, that's not true.

The person I have made myself is not very affectionate.

But God is bigger than me, and he recently showed me that that is NOT who I

was created to be.

That actually, I am a real loving and affectionate person.

I just don't show it. Because it's awkward for me.

But awkwardness is within me.

And I need (and AM) getting over it.

When was the last time you stepped out of your comfort zone?

P.S
Matt gave me full permission to share this.