Karen Kingsbury was in MARION, OHIO!!

If you've never read a KK book, you are missing out. They can be emotional sometimes making them tough to get through, and sometimes I find them a little sappy, but for the most part, they are well worth the time! Karen and her family were at RVHS last night. That fact alone amazes me. I guess I can't believe any "famous"person would come to a place like Marion. I think it happened because Tom Hypes won a Christian bookstore contest. But for whatever reason, she was here and she was a great speaker.

I went with my super special group of friends, all of whom cried at some point throughout her talk (OK, Kelli cried through it all, but she is pregnant and has an excuse). I never teared up so I guess that means I am dead inside, huh? :) No tears does not mean I did not enjoy what she had to say. her lessons on love were strong enough for me to remember and tell Randy later that night.

The lessons were: Love is not pushy. Love is not about performance. and there was another I can't remember. It all boils down to love being unconditional. Same old same old, but she put it in a bright new light. So now for a day or two I will be more patient with my loved ones. I will hug Seth even if he doesn't get an A on this week's spelling test. I only wish it would last effortlessly. Ahhh....the blight of being human. Only God is perfect and loves so well. i can only ask for His help and try each day.

Ok, so now I will spread Karen's, and more importantly, God's, message. Whenever you (or I) read this post, reach out to someone you love and make sure they know it!

Love ya!!!!!