He Will Supply

January 2007

It is Cinco de Mayo. I wouldn't have known today from any other day had I not called one of my friends from sweet home Alabama. I called to chit chat. And I could hear it in her voice. "Chelle!!!!" I screamed. That's my loving way of addressing her- and letting her know that I'm on to her. I know her tipsy voice all too well.

She and two of my other BFF's from college were all at the apartment doing what we used to do best. Hanging out, eating, talking, drinking, just having a good time.

I immediately jumped back two years. I could literally feel myself there. And for a second, I missed it.

May 2006

I never imagined that I would go in a completely different direction. I never imagined that I would be the one to stop partying. To stop drinking. To stop smoking. The question however is, would I have stopped had I not moved to VA?

May 2006

I always thought that I made the choice to move to VA. I always thought that it was me. I ran away from Tuscaloosa, AL. I ran away from the heartache, the depression, the tears, the embarrasment, the slandering of my name.

But now I realize, that God brought me out.

Even when I didn't love myself, he did. I had nothing to do with it. God knew what he was doing. And he knew what it would take to get my attention. It took taking me out.

I love those women to death!!!!!! I would NEVER EVER want to lose their friendship. Those are my sisters. They understand me better than anyone. And I always thought that I would never meet anyone else like them.

Enter HLCC. I truly believe that our steps are ordered. And I know that God has been ordering my steps since day one. Even pledging. Had I not chosen the Sorority that I did, I would not have been around someone extremely instrumental in my faith and spirituality. Had I not pledged, I would have not gotten to know the person that proved me a liar.

I believe that our spirits sing to one another. They communicate. I love her so much. I feel like she understands me. I feel like I can be myself. I've met the saved, sanctified version of what I had in Alabama. And that is why I say that she proved me a liar. I didn't think I would ever meet any one like the sisters that I have in AL.

And along with her came the most genuine, down to earth, loving caring people that a girl could ever ask for. Hallelujah!!

It's the little things that God does that amazes me. He knows what you need. And he'll always supply. If God cares enough to give me simple things, like a good support system, then I know that he can provide me with everything else. Why worry? No worries. Not when I have a Father like that.

I'm grateful. It's truly flowing from my heart right now. I'm in awe. And that's really all I have to say.