Paige Aleah

What an eventful and wonderful weekend this has been.  It all started on Friday with the Kindies! I completed my first full week with the little gems, and we had a going away party for Mrs. Samuel (she is who I am replacing). The party was full of fun and laughter, cake, and an adorable scrapbook for Mrs. Samuel. The scrapbook included each child's picture along with what they like most about Mrs. Samuel. There were tears shed and emotions all over the place, but it was a wonderful afternoon.

After school I could hardly contain myself because my roommate from college, Kayla Jean, was coming to town! Kayla and I lived on the same hall in the dorms our freshman year, then lived in apartments together for the following 3 years. We have not seen or spent time with one another since graduation, which is the longest amount of time that we have ever gone without seeing one another, so it was definitely time for a visit. She has been in China, while I have been traveling all around the country, so it was a blast to share stories and experiences with each other. 

We spent the afternoon shopping, went to CPK for dinner, and headed to US Airways Center to go to the Suns Game. We didn't know it at the time, but we were in for an interesting night. 

Since Papa had his stroke, it is impossible to go to the Suns arena without several people wondering where he is and why he isn't at the game. I was bombarded with so many people that I have never ever laid eyes on before, asking me questions about Papa. 

But there was one man that stood out among the rest. His name is Scott and he is an agent to a few of the Suns players. He called me and told me to meet him at a particular section because he had something to give to me. Having no idea what he was talking about, Kayla and I headed to the section to meet up with him. He ended up giving us back stage passes to put around our necks so we could see all of the players. But not only see the players, he had one of them prepared to give Papa a special gift. 

Here are the snap shots:

Below is Channing Frye ( My FAVORITE Suns player) and myself!

This is Josh Childress, who ended up giving Papa a pair of his GIANT Nike shoes, signed just for Papa!

So after our late night of galavanting around the arena and meeting Suns players, we arrived back to Papa and Grandma's house and went straight to sleep! Saturday morning came quickly, and Papa was already awake and showered. I was making coffee and I mentioned that I saw a sign that there was a community garage sale happening in the neighborhood. Papa jumped out of his chair and told us that he wanted to go! Kayla and I went and put on some normal clothes, brushed our teeth, and we were out the door. The weather was absolutely gorgeous, and though we didn't find any good bargains, it was still a huge blessing to get Papa out and about. We somehow made our way to Shea's softball game... it was a fantastic morning! 

Saturday afternoon consisted of shopping, chatting, and pedicures! :)

New shoes, new toes :) 

Saturday night we got all dolled up and headed to First Baptist Church of Chandler to see the Choir and Orchestra from CBU. Yes, the same Choir and Orchestra that Kayla and I sang in while we were in college! It was so great to see familiar faces, hear wonderful and fresh music, and (for once) be on the audience side of the auditorium :) 

I have SO many exciting things that have already happened this week, and it is only Monday! I can't share them all, just yet. But don't worry, they will be coming very soon, and I will be able to share with you all how intricately the Lord is working, both in my life, in church, in my family, everything. But for now, just PRAY that the Lord always be recognized, in our triumphs and our valleys, and that I remember that the Lord is faithful, always.  

Be Blessed