my cup runneth over.

Well...I have been a bit negligent at documenting my last few days of TDOC, but to put your mind at ease, there have been cupcakes, random coffee drinks from Starbucks, and other various serendipitous moments that have allowed me to celebrate each and every day in some way. That being said, this is the last email post regarding TDOC, so you will have to just imagine that my last few days of this series will be celebrated with pizza, gelato, vino, and beauty.

I did, however, want to write a short note that is in reference to this post's title. My cup does, in fact, runneth over. I have been overwhelmed by the incarnate love of Christ as displayed through my dear friends, fousins, and family throughout the past couple of weeks. I honestly do not know if there has been a time when I have every felt so loved, both by them, and by my heavenly Father. Every note, every word, every effort, every plan, every token -- from the big and small, it has added up to make this the best birthday I have EVER had...and I technically haven't even had my birthday yet. Wowzers!

To everyone, I thank you from the bottom of my heart. You have no idea what it has meant to me and how the Lord has used you to show me His infinite love.

So what do I expect as I look ahead?

Lots of candles to be blown out and treats to be eaten.

  

Impromptu cartwheels whenever the whim hits me.

Bubbles to celebrate anything and everything.

Family and friends to walk beside me.

And light to show me the way as I move forward on this journey.

Cheers to life in the arms of the Beloved and cheers to what lies ahead. Until we meet again, may the peace of Christ be with you.  CIAO!!!