It was only the four of us, all piled up in BeanerMan's jeep on a car ride we weren't even sure we could make, but it was here (despite the anxiety caused by the lack of gas) that I realized something.

The worship music playing in the background was almost sufficated by the sound of Jose's laughter as the four of us piled up. Having to sit in the back seat I began feeling the motion sickness I have been known for, so being who I am I ignored the lack of room and laid down, plopping my head in Austin's lap. Seeking her maturnal touch I reached for Ash's hand, intertwining our fingers as my arm laid limply on the middle consol. It was there with the wind roaring through our windows (only to be challenged by my companions' defening laughter) and the seatbelt jabbing my side in my awkward position that I finaly realized that I loveand trust these people with every fiber of my being. These three teens who have been my family, my friends, and the greatest comfort I have ever known (a fact proven later that night) had torn down my alreadly crumbling wall and squirmed their ways to my heart. With that knowledge I closed my eyes as a silent prayer fell from my lips.

Dearest Heavenly Father, thankyou! You've have given me more than I could ever ask for: a life here on earth, an eternal life with you, a family that loves me (even if it doesn't always seem like it), friends with hearts bigger than human limits, and moments like this when I can feel true peace.

As I finished I opened my eyes only to be greeted by a loving smile. In reply I returned the smile and simply stated, "I am so blessed to have you three!"

His eyes softened, his smile brightening even more, "You're a blessing yourself."

And with those four words, three friends, two types of laughter erupting from the front, and the single peck on the nose that followed I knew what it was like to truly be content.