The Things I Never Thought

I never (ever) thought I would be living in the 'south'. I thought Texans chewed on straw, traveled by horseback or pickup truck, and consumed copious amount of meat at every meal. I was pretty much right. Life does move a little slower, but not as painstakingly as I had anticipated.

I never thought I would live with anyone again until I had married them or given birth to them. Considering my track record (make a friend, make them an enemy),  I am surprised that after living in Waco for 11 months, I am still friends with everyone I have lived with. Once I realized that being moody and sassy were not something people typically look for in a roommate, I asked Jesus to help me change. I'm pretty sure he did, but I'll ask my roommates later just to be sure.

I never thought I would be an early riser, but this morning my alarm started annoying me at 6:20. I stumbled downstairs for coffee (again, kind of weird) and then came back to my room to start worshiping. I can remember all the times growing up when I would wake up during the night and go to our kitchen for a glass of water, only to find my mom perched on 'her side' of the couch, with a cup of coffee and her journal and bible. Looking back I realize it was probably more early morning than middle of the night, but either way I thought she belonged in a crazy house. Who gets up before lunch? Crazy people, that's who.

I never thought my life would be so full. I feel like it's overflowing, or at least to the brim. Then I talk to someone else in elevate who does all the things I do, plus has children. Listening to them talk about what they do every day makes my brain seizure. 'That will never be me',  I think to myself.

Never.