The Universe is full of miracles!!

I thought a lot about my goals last night, especially the one about helping the needy when I get on my feet.  But the key word is "get on my feet".  I am blessed beyond measure and I know I never need to want for need for anything because God's got me covered... but today I woke up with the inspiration to push myself a little bit further.

My roommate offered me her bicycle to use until the spring and even though it's very cold outside I knew that in order to get things in order I would have to push through and work hard.  So I got on this little ass bike and went to my local food pantry to get some food in hopes that they would have at least some produce there.  I'm grateful for whatever I can get right now!

What I thought would be a 25 minute bike ride turned into an hour and a half of being lost, freezing, and sometimes walking this "heavy" "little" bike around.  But finally..... ahhh finally I found the place.  As soon as I got in, I took my outer layers off and my hair/body was drenched in sweat!  My lungs are hurting a little from breathing in the cold air and all of that cardio that I am not used to.

They took me in and allowed me to "grocery shop".. I got a few produce items, (YAY!) and then I was taken into one of the pantry rooms that had mostly canned and perishable items.  I got a bunch of things and tried to make the best "dairy free" item decisions I could.  I got TONS of food and I took photos so here they are:

The good news hasn't ended yet!! So I attempted to get all of this in a huge trash bag to carry on my bike back home, but as I was trying to cycle away, it kept breaking, and stuff was falling everywhere.  I just had a huge smile on my face and was determined to get home.  This WONDERFUL SUPERWOMAN who was a volunteer at this place had a pickup truck and she was walking to her truck and she saw me struggling.  She offered me a ride home.  *tears* how nice of her??  On the ride home we talked and she told me about the community gardens she volunteers at!  You see?!

So it is true that when you push yourself and work hard, God will always align you with what you need to get by and the people who are there along the way to help you out.  I am so happy and peaceful right now.  I know that no matter what, I will be okay!!  I'm loving my decision to move to Columbus. 

Not bad, eh? I'm impressed but still I see the need for creating my own nonprofit in the future, but in the meantime I am going to use the services as I can and volunteer as much as possible.   This is exciting.  And my motto of the year is: "Life is like a game show; just play the game and challenge yourself and you will WIN".  I'm PLAYING this game!!  Oh yea and smile through it!!  Someone is always watching. :O)