Oh NOW I see it...

"Sometimes your only mode of transportation is a leap of faith."

Today I woke up in Ogden, Utah. I planned on staying in Evanston, Wyoming buuut....plans changed. I'm starting to get used to that.
I got my oil changed, where the mechanic told me that if he was going to take any type of car, any year, with any amount of life on it on a cross country road trip, mine would be it. That was nice to hear. Good and relieving :)
I then headed towards Sterling, Colorado. "Planning" on getting there tonight, but of course that didn't happen. What a surprise ;) while I was about to hit Laramie, Wyoming, my aunt Vonnie texted me asking where I was, I told her, and she says, "my mom and dad live about an hour from Cheyenne!" (about an hour before that, my mom had told me she thinks I need to stay the night in Cheyenne tonight because it was getting dark and I was getting tired. I had told her no, that I'm going to push myself all the way through.) So when Vonnie mentioned that, something clicked. I needed to stay with her parents tonight. I wasn't sure why, as my destination was only about another hour and half from their house. But, as I am getting used to these random little things happening and then turning into major, life changing blessings, I went with it, and headed that way.
WHAT A BLESSING. It is now almost 2:00am and I am just now getting into bed. I got here around 9:00pm. We have been talking almost 5 hours. Amazing. Truly a blessing in disguise. They are so inspiring and happy and well, just plain good people. Rick, Vonnies dad, told me something that made my heart smile. He said, "I have met 2 really truly amazing, and compassionate and wise people in my life, your dad and your grandpa McMillan. They really changed my life." and to think, the 2 most inspiring people in this mans life, are 2 of the men I was blessed to be raised by. To hear how much my dad and grandpa have changed peoples lives makes me feel so good and so proud to be their daughter and granddaughter.
My grandpa is no longer with us, but he will always stay in our hearts, he impacted so many peoples lives, just that I know of, and I can't wait to see him again :)
And my dad, well, he has been the best dad I could ever imagine, and still is. Loves me unconditionally, makes sure I'm okay, is always there for me no matter what...and wise, so very wise, and smart...sometimes I actually wonder what my life would be like without him and I just can't, I don't wanna imagine that. He is such a blessing to me, and a lot of other people. I can't tell you how many people have come up to me just to tell me what a great man my dad is, and how he changed their lives. Makes me feel so proud, and blessed that he is MY dad. :)
And tonight, I met 2 more truly inspiring, strong people. Rick and Marilyn. We had such great conversation, they blessed me in so many ways, with their words and welcoming hugs and their genuine hearts. Genuine. That's what they are, they are 2 of the most caring, loving people I have ever met in my life. I feel honored to be in their home tonight. Soaking up the good that's here.
While we were all talking tonight, Rick paused for a second, closed his eyes, opened them and then looked at me and said, "the Lord just spoke to me, he is telling me to tell you: step off of the shore, go into the deep, and I will guide your steps." he explained to me, that he really feels that this trip is going to show me the real Reilly, who God meant for me to be. The happy Reilly. Yes! Confirmation! God is so cool. You can just feel when someones been placed in your life for a reason, and this is definitely one of those times. I couldn't even begin to describe the depth, and meaning of tonight. It was just, amazing, and meant to be, and without a doubt orchestrated by God.
I wasn't too sure about the whole leap of faith thing until I got to this house. Now I see...

Nothing just happens.

I saw more of my friends today!! But this time there were MORE. As I came up over the hill, and they appeared on the horizon, I couldn't help but yell "COOOL!!" And frantically grab my camera. I know you can't see them that well in the pictures but believe me, it was absolutely magnificent.