Momentous occassions!

Two significant and momentous things occurred in my life today... it snowed at my house, and I watched the BBC's Pride and Prejudice for the first time. All 6 hours of it. Noone I know- even those who have lived in the area for years and years- have seen snow in Korokoro. So that was exciting! And not only did it snow here, but it snowed down in the Hutt Valley. Craziness! Only once in my life have I experienced snow at my own house, and that was when I lived with my parents in Normandale- a lot further above sea level! And even that was considered a bit of freak weather. Snow on the mountain is fun... but the fun level is increased a hundred-fold when it's at your own house!
I love Jane Austen, and don't know why I've never actually watched the BBC series of Pride and Prejudice before! Many people were shocked I hadn't seen it before now. Of course, I loved it. Gah. The scene near the end when Elizabeth is talking to her dad in his office even brought a tear! It would be so weird if people actually talked like that now. I can't imagine it! Beautiful.

In other significant news... on Friday night we had our big fashion show that we've been planning for months- Shabby Chic. It was all clothes from the Salvation Army Family Store, being modelled by a wide variety of women, of various ages, shapes and sizes, and it was a huge success! Being out the back dressing all the models and all of that, I didn't actually get to see much of the show itself, but from all the positive comments we received, I am assured that it was a thoroughly enjoyable evening! I even got to have my hair and make-up done, which is always fun! The whole idea behind the show was "joy, transformation and beauty," and was based on Isaiah 61:3. We had a fabulous team working together on the event, and all $4100 that we raised is going towards the Community Ministries at our church.

There are lots of positives going on in my life at the moment, and I am unbelievably thankful for that. Life is good. God is great.
Even this morning at church we were reminded to put God first in our finances, interests, relationships, schedules and troubles, which is something I've been thinking about lately. Especially about turning to God first before relying on other people or other things to fix stuff or make us happy. Love his timing.