It is no surprise that I am a Disney nerd. My heart gives a happy sigh every time I come across anything Disney in my everyday life. If you are brave enough to come into a Disney park with me you’ll see pure childlike excitement. I am not really sure when my love of Disney started, but it has been around as long as I can remember.
Like most female Disney fanatics, I have a favorite Princess. Ariel has held the number one spot on my princess ranking list for a while. I always wanted her adventurous spirit, her ability to push boundaries to find new things, and her heart for seeing and wanting the best in those around her. Not to mention she has amazing red hair!
I have an Ariel doll that sits by my bed. {which is now signed by Jodi Benson, the voice of Ariel} I looked at her the other day and realized I am like her now. Somewhere in the last 10 years I found my spirit of adventure, even if it looks different from hers. Thanks to my experiences outside of the country I know love to explore new places and see new sights. I am even willing to get out of my comfort zone a little bit to do that.
I have also watched the Lord grow my heart for the people around me. I want the best for them. I want to see them succeed. I want to be their biggest cheerleader as they walk into their kingdom calling.
Dreams do come true. While I may never have Ariel’s amazing red hair, I have the parts of her that really matter. It is funny how the Lord works, isn’t it? How he knew my heart so well, even as a child? He knew that I would love Disney, and that Ariel would become my favorite princess. He knew the parts of her I would admire and how one day when I realized I could find those attributes in myself how happy I would be.
