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Because of what happened today, there were endless phone calls and texts and emails.  It was busy, but wonderful to feel all the support of friends and family.  Thank you so much.

All the girls arranged their schedules so that we could be together for dinner (Blake was at the football game) and talk about what happened today and some of our options for the future.  It was amazing to watch what unfolded….

Mark shared about his day and the decisions that would have to be made and how it would affect each of them.  Then he thanked them for being there and showing their wonderful support.  He teared up as he expressed his thankfulness for each of them.  Each of the girls told him how proud they were of him and declared their love for him.  The tears continued. But then something happened that totally surprised him.  Janay shared that she and Brittany had heard a conversation that he had had with a friend on the phone this afternoon.  He wasn’t aware that they could hear him.  He had said how that the people who were able to keep their jobs were completely deserving, and that he wouldn’t bad mouth the company inspite of their treatment of their employees through all of this.  Both Janay and Britt said that they looked at each other, so proud, and said, “We have a really good dad!” 

As they shared this, his face crumbled and he melted into tears.  They had caught him being what they always knew he was…a great man.  All three girls said that no matter what the future held, they had never been more proud of him.  And he beamed through the tears streaming down his cheeks, saying, “This is all that matters…faith and family.” 

Great conversation continued intermingled with laughter.  Soon Blake and  the boyfriends arrived and the conversation turned to embarrassing moments and stories and pictures of Africa. The table was full.  There was a smile on every single face.  But I think mine was the biggest.

I am crawling into bed with my weary husband now.  We just had a great chat about how blessed we are.  The day had started off difficult.  But, as Mark said, “This was a really great night!”  Tears still in his eyes.  Smile still on his face.

As I turn off my light I will fall asleep to my husband’s much deserved rest and accompanying snore.  The kids will be laughing and joking a little too loudly as they play Mario Cart together.  And I will drift off with a grin.  A full house.  A full heart.  Thank you, Jesus, for a “really great night!”

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