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Alabama~ New Orleans & Detox

     I just got back from an amazing trip with my good friend Jenny~ First to Alabama then to New Orleans. I am so grateful that we had the opportunity to stop at my brother's house on the way to visit for a couple of hours (wish my niece Maddie would have been there). My brother & sister-in-law were as funny as ever. I don't get to see them very often at all so the time was much needed! My niece~ the wonderful Tails~ was being her normal silly, loveable self & Maddie was missing in action. Man, I miss those girls!

Now on to New Orleans~~
     Bourbon Street was the typical "strip" that you can locate in every town. Bourbon street was a smaller scale Vegas and a bigger 6th street from my childhood. The smell was unique, and the art galleries that smelled like horse stalls was an unexpected twist to my walk in the French Quarter. I know it seems like this is going to be filled but nothing but negatives, but it's not. The buildings were absolutely beautiful. The way they have preserved the buildings is so awesome. The colors, the flowers hanging off the iron railing....everything was amazing. We were also able to take a tour of the St Louis #1 Cemetery the morning that we left. I know what you're thinking, but it wasn't just a tour of the cemetery. We were able to learn a lot about the history of Louisiana and its people & traditions. My mother is from Louisiana so it was cool to learn a little bit more about where we come from. The gardens were beautiful (even though we couldn't walk through them b/c of weddings) and City Park was this refreshingly beautiful stretch of green land in the middle of the hustle & bustle. Of course, the best part was the food! YUMMY! Jambalaya, beignets, mango guacamole, even the grilled chicken and coconut rice...Delicious. I would plan a trip just for the great cuisine!

     I am so inspired by my friend. She has become such an amazing women and mother. Our lives have taken us on completely different paths since we were 17 but I am still thrilled we have kept in touch all this time. I am blessed to have her in my life. I have needed to detox my life and this trip really proved to be the boot to get my rear into gear! God's blessings are different for everyone. The trick is that you have to appreciate your gifts instead of wrapping yourself around everyone else or what you don't have. He is the Father and is molding us in His way not our own. We need to expel all the negatives that surround us and be confident that we are exactly who we are supposed to be~in HIM. If you don't like something change it. All of this may seem obvious but let me tell you~~ I have been hiding from all of these truths for a long time! Thank you dear sweet friend for taking me on this journey. I would stop, drop & roll for you any day!

 

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