The Shack

About a week and a half ago, a friend of mine told me about this book. She said that I'd enjoy it, and that you reevaluate the way you look at your relationship with God. Like the norm, I read the email and took a look at the website...But I figured, "it's a religious book, probably not my style of literature." On Saturday, another friend of mine came over for a visit. She said she started reading it the day before and was almost finished with it. She said I had to read it. So after church yesterday, she dropped it off at my house. I started reading it. I was wrong. This is the perfect book for me to read. It is an allegory. However, the characters of God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit are made into people who we can easily understand their significance, personalities, and heart. I have read up to chapter 8. I wish I didn't have to work so I could keep reading. I had to admit that at times I felt like my heart was being ripped out. I've cried, learned some lessons, and have had to search my own mind, heart, and life to see how I actually view God.

So I have been in my head the last day or so.... I was glad to get back to work and start clearing my thoughts.

I had a productive weekend. Saturday morning, I had breakfast with my family. I love biscuits and gravy. Then my sister, brother and I went to Wal-Mart. It was one of those shopping trips where I had to get necessities: laundry detergent, cleaning supplies, etc. I spent more money than I wanted, but at least I am stocked for a while. I also bought some paint. I have wanted to paint a wall in my place for a while now, but never had until this weekend. Shane and I got the wall painted. It is like a denim blue. I like it...I think. I like that there is color on at least one wall now. Slowly, my home is starting to look more like me.

My sister-in-law and niece are flying back from Maryland today, so I will be seeing them this afternoon and evening. I love visiting with Whitney. She has really become a great person, not just for my brother, but for the whole family. She is a sweet person who accepts people for who they are. Can't wait to see them today!

Well, I should get busy with work. Get the book, read it...you'll be glad you did.