Every night, I’m laying my head down and thanking God for His healing powers. My strength is found in Him alone and He is the one who deserves all the glory!
Not only did God take my migraine away, but He also made His appearance in the court room. After all the worrying I did the night before, God shut everything down in seven minutes! He gave the judge eyes to see through all the paperwork and complaints the opposition tried to use against my dad. If it wasn’t for all the breakdowns from the other side, my dad would have been in and out in twenty minutes.
This week was such breakthrough week that I didn’t think it could get any better, but it did. Since my migraine was almost gone, my mom gave me permission to drive with Nathan to his and Isabella’s new apartment in Netanya! I have waited over six months for this opportunity and it finally came!
While I drove, the migraine completely disappeared! I felt free for the first time in a month. It was amazing to be able to sing and laugh with my great friend Nathan. All anxiety about going to their place also vanished.
Ever since the drama with Jeremy and my growth in faith, I was nervous about sleeping over at Nathan and Isabella’s house because I didn't know how it would be. I don’t watch the same tv shows and movies, or listen to the same music, anymore. I also don’t want to talk about guys and stuff like we used to. But, this weekend I learned that what I thought our friendship was grounded on, was not those things at all!
I was so happy to feel peace at Nathan and Izzy’s place. It was a refreshing trip, one I would definitely make again. We talked for hours and were constantly laughing. I forgot how nice it was to be with friends and be accepted for the person I am. We had such a great time, and there was never any awkwardness about our differences. They are true friends! :D
It was sad to leave Netanya. We prolonged my stay as much as we could, but with Shabbat getting closer, I knew I had to get home. So, for the first time ever, I drove home alone. It was my first solo long distance trip, and I loved it! I expected it to be quiet and lonely, but it wasn’t. I had my music playing, I was singing at the top of my lungs with no care in the world, and it was exhilarating!
The next day was my mom’s birthday. I wanted to make it special, and I hope I did. She went riding with my papa in the afternoon and also met the Prime Minister of Israel! It wasn’t planned of course, but as my mom and papa were driving to the stables, they were told to stop as the Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, was taking a walk with his wife. Surprisingly, my mom got tongue tied and could only ask to get a picture of him.
While she was out meeting BB and riding, I was busy slaving in the kitchen for five hours making her birthday cake! I don’t think I have ever taken that long to make a cake before, but it was a complex recipe and called for lots of chilling time. In the end, it came out pretty good, but I do have a few regrets with it. Thankfully, everyone loved it.
Now, the new week is beginning and I’m very excited to see what God is going to do next. My dad left early this morning to travel to America. He won’t be back for two months, thank God for FaceTime! :P I’m also starting Ulpan next week, which I’m looking forward to. Today, however, might finally be the day I get to go visit my wonderful bunny, Marshmallow, for the first time in six months.
Wow, is that the time already! This day is just whizzing by. I better go get ready to leave to see my bunny!! :D