Today

Okay, so I might have a terrible cold or the flu or something, but I don't really care.

Because today is so beautiful!
I slept in, and when I got up, I made a pot of coffee and read my favorite chapter (Love Takes Up the Glass of Time) in one of my favorite books (Anne of the Island) and listened to the birds outside the window on this January-Spring day.

Glorious.

God, make me aware of you like this more and more often. It's beautiful.

In other news,

Family can be so dumb.

A little bit of freak out time

I WANT TO KNOW WHAT I'M DOINGGG

Here's what I want:



You know how in The Game of Life you have a path to follow... a process? You go to school or pick a career, you get married, you work, pay taxes, save money, you buy a house, you have kids, you drive around...

I mean, I don't want THAT. I just want to know what I'm doing.

Instead, there's this:



I can't see around the corner. I know who I'm going with...I know why. But I don't. know. where. I'm. going.

"Trust in the Lord with all of your heart and lean not on your own understanding."

Easier said than done.

I miss her.

Bridesmaid: Emily

Dear Em,

Who knew that we would end up here?!? I'm so thankful for you and your transparency. I appreciate your truth and your genuine love for your friends. I love that we can laugh forever over the same joke.

You act like you know me, and I don't even like you. ;)

Honestly, I can't even begin to tell you how thankful I am for last summer! I loved every minute of it, and I'm so glad to know you so well now.

Love you, Emily. Thank you for who you are!

Bridesmaid: Andrea

Andrea, Eric and I both love you dearly. You are the sweetest and most genuine girl I know, and I'm so glad to call you friend! I can't believe that we met only two years ago; you have quickly become one of my dearest friends, and I look forward to the many memories we have yet to make. :)
I love you, Angela ;)

Bridesmaid: Julie

Two years ago, when we met, I had no idea that you would become such a beautiful part of my life. I cherish our friendship. I wish we could see each other more often, but I know that every time I see you, we'll just pick up right where we left off. And, the thing is, we never "left off" at all...even without physical presence, we still are sharing in life together.

Love you, Jule. So much.