Beyond the place of brokeness by Melissa Harrison (good books for high schoolers TXT) 📕

Waking up the next morning with her heart still full , She brought the covers up to her chin and kind of
just snuggled for awhile longer while thinking about what happened yesterday. Never would she have thought that in all the world, it would be him that she found again. Or rather, found her.  Turning to her side, she spoke to The Lord..She told Him of all the things that happened yesterday, and of her excitement and anxieties of the future. It almost seemed to much, to quickly! Future...she thought...smiling.."I haven't even gone on the first date, even though she knew him , it was still so very new to her.  With that she a rose from her comfy warm bed, and with a spring in her step , she started her day off.

As she was having her morning coffee, she gazed out of the window with a different perspective..A different
look on things. She had gone through so much in her life, but the Lord was just so faithful to have been there with her through it all. She knew that without Him that she wouldn't have made it through at all. She was learning that this was just one more thing that she could trust Him with. And she so desperately wanted to do it right this time around. 
And she would, she wouldn't allow herself to rush things. She decided to call her old girlfriend to tell her everything that happened....and ask her if she minded the long drive to do some shopping with her. Jessie was elated and promised to be there by mid afternoon. As Jessie finally arrived, Flaire ran into her arms and they both held each other for the longest time. Pulling away they looked at each other with tears in their eyes and just laughed. It's been a long time Jessie! Yes it has Flaire...to long! 

As they were out shopping Flaire spotted a beautiful blueish green top, with the most adorable white skirt
to go with it..but there were only 5 left and so far the first 3 were not her size..as she looked at the fourth outfit, she became increasingly anxious. I just HAVE to have this Jessie, and I can't find my size. I hate shopping......Jessie came over with a mischievous smile and said, you looking for this? Yes, she gasped as she grabbed it from her friend..JESSIE!!! Seriously! She ran to the dressing room...Telling her friend to wait outside and she would show her how she looked in it.
Three minutes later she emerged shyly..Flaire always hated the thought of everyone looking at her. Her
friend, Jessie had never seen Flaire look so...so..elegant before. Well Jessie, what do you think? Too over the top? 
 Say something!! Does it look horrid? Is my undergarment showing?? WHAT?! Jessie laughed and said girl, you look great!! it's really you! I haven't seen you look like that for a long time , if ever, and  it's about time you did!! I think you should buy it...You deserve it.. With that flaire broke out in a huge smile, and ran back to change . 


As They were leaving, Flaire said boy am I glad that's done with..I'm starving! They spotted this cute little
pizza place,and decided to treat themselves to a big slice of pizza..and of course some nice conversation about what lead up to THE big date tomorrow.


Jessie dropped Flaire off at home that night, and Flaire thanked her for the awesome day. "no
problem..It was fun, and we should do it more often.  Flaire just stood there waving as she watched her
friend drive away with the wind in her hair.  She turned and walked up to her house , opened the door and there
sat Buttercup...Hello Sweety, sorry mommy was gone all day. I missed you! Buttercup rubbed up against
her leg and purred. Claire bent down to pet her cat..kissing her on her head before standing back up to go into her room.

She set her keys down on her dresser and took the new outfit out of the bag, walked over to the mirror, and
held it against herself, modeling it..She was still smiling and imagining herself in it on her big date with RJ when
the phone rang..She looked at her watch..hmm 9:00pm..Who could it be at this hour?

She walked over to her phone and cautiously answered"
hello??" Hey Walter!!!It was her brother, whom she hasn't heard since she moved to Maine. How are you?? But Hey..what's the deal
it's 9:00pm, this better be good! you startled me! It is!" I have a kite competition coming up, and i made it to finals, and they want me down in Hawaii!! They will pay for my trip and everything!
Wow, that's great news, I'm so excited for you!! This is all that you've ever wanted! Maybe I will fly down so we can see each other again! Yeah said Walter, plus, the best part is, if I win the competition they award 500 dollars prize money, it's just what I need to start up my kite business in Maryland. Oh Wow, Walter, that is such a blessing to hear..I'm very happy for you, but hey, listen, I gotta go and I hope to hear from you sooner next time..don't stay away so long! 
I have a BIG day planned tomorrow, and I need to get some sleep ..

Publication Date: 10-14-2011

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Dedication:
Jesus..The one who gives me this talent..My Husband, the one who inspires me .