26 years ago today, this happened.
Happy anniversary to the most wonderful parents I could have asked for. Their marriage has served as a beautiful example of Christ's love. So thankful for them.
Oct 3, 2013
Oct 2, 2013
living.
I've found myself just living lately. Going through the motions, and jot really taking time to enjoy or to pay attention to the beauty in life. I'm not a fan.
After praying through this for a while now, I'm beginning to see more and more what Ann Voskamp talks about in One Thousand Gifts. It's the Eucharisteo, the giving thanks, that makes the difference. When I celebrate the little things, I have the opportunity to acknowledge God's work.
This month, I want to do more of this. More thanking, more praying, more acknowledging.
Sep 28, 2013
absence.
girlfriend needs to catch up on this little blog. pardon my absence.
j is in africa on a business trip. i'm staying with my family in chattanooga. life will resume in lancaster on october 8th, and we will be making some changes and updates on this little page of mine.
j is in africa on a business trip. i'm staying with my family in chattanooga. life will resume in lancaster on october 8th, and we will be making some changes and updates on this little page of mine.
Jul 20, 2013
Jul 11, 2013
travel.
today, we are on the way to st. louis to celebrate virginia and kevin's wedding. i am so excited to be a part of their wedding and blessed to have had the opportunity to see their relationship grow into what God has made it today. let the festivities begin! (if we ever get there... longest. road trip. ever.)
saturday after their wedding, we head to chattanooga for our wedding week craziness to start! it's so exciting i can hardly contain it. but let's be real. if you saw me, you would think that i was not excited at all. today, exhaustion is winning over excitement. i tend to procrastinate, which means that last night i didn't sleep. instead, i was trying to put finishing touches on our apartment and pack for Josiah and for myself for virginia's wedding, our wedding week, and our honeymoon. as far as i know, we have everything but josiah's wedding tie. we aren't super positive what we will do about that yet, but do not fear. he will wear a tie in our wedding.
i am the most exhausted i have ever been. the most stressed out. the most ready to cry at the drop of a hat. but i am also the happiest, most excited, and most overjoyed i have ever been. God has been so gracious to us in this time, and has drawn josiah and i closer to him and to each other. we are praying that is how the next nine days go, too.
then, after wedding, MEXICO. TOGETHER. nothing sounds better than the beach with my love right now.
i can't wait for next week. i can't wait for josiah to be my husband. i can't wait for my best friends to be in chattanooga with me. i can't wait for my family to come in town. i can't wait i can't wait i can't wait!
saturday after their wedding, we head to chattanooga for our wedding week craziness to start! it's so exciting i can hardly contain it. but let's be real. if you saw me, you would think that i was not excited at all. today, exhaustion is winning over excitement. i tend to procrastinate, which means that last night i didn't sleep. instead, i was trying to put finishing touches on our apartment and pack for Josiah and for myself for virginia's wedding, our wedding week, and our honeymoon. as far as i know, we have everything but josiah's wedding tie. we aren't super positive what we will do about that yet, but do not fear. he will wear a tie in our wedding.
i am the most exhausted i have ever been. the most stressed out. the most ready to cry at the drop of a hat. but i am also the happiest, most excited, and most overjoyed i have ever been. God has been so gracious to us in this time, and has drawn josiah and i closer to him and to each other. we are praying that is how the next nine days go, too.
then, after wedding, MEXICO. TOGETHER. nothing sounds better than the beach with my love right now.
i can't wait for next week. i can't wait for josiah to be my husband. i can't wait for my best friends to be in chattanooga with me. i can't wait for my family to come in town. i can't wait i can't wait i can't wait!
Jun 25, 2013
time to go.
this thursday, i move to lancaster.
God has provided so much. we have a perfect little apartment. josiah is loving his job. there are more churches than we can count in the lancaster area, so we hope to be able to get plugged in and join the community.
i have spent a good deal of time feeling overwhelmed. stuck in the limbo of sorts, waiting for change to come because it is. fast. i'm sitting on the floor of my bedroom at my parents' house with boxes all around me, knowing that this time next week this room will no longer contain any of my earthly belongings.
as intimidating as it is to move ten + hours from family and dear friends, i know that it is right. my heart is already living in lancaster, and has been since may 29th. i am so happy to be joining my love and having the opportunity to see him every day.
God has opened the door for him to do what he loves in an organization that he loves. i'm so thankful for the opportunity to walk with him in his adventures. because that's what it is, following Christ. it is an adventure.
God has provided so much. we have a perfect little apartment. josiah is loving his job. there are more churches than we can count in the lancaster area, so we hope to be able to get plugged in and join the community.
i have spent a good deal of time feeling overwhelmed. stuck in the limbo of sorts, waiting for change to come because it is. fast. i'm sitting on the floor of my bedroom at my parents' house with boxes all around me, knowing that this time next week this room will no longer contain any of my earthly belongings.
as intimidating as it is to move ten + hours from family and dear friends, i know that it is right. my heart is already living in lancaster, and has been since may 29th. i am so happy to be joining my love and having the opportunity to see him every day.
God has opened the door for him to do what he loves in an organization that he loves. i'm so thankful for the opportunity to walk with him in his adventures. because that's what it is, following Christ. it is an adventure.
May 10, 2013
Change.
Change. Lots of it. Maybe - almost - too much.
From Fort William to Chattanooga.
From living alone to living with my family.
From beautiful hills to beautiful hills - beautiful in a different kind of way.
The birds sound different.
The dial tones and rings on the phone sound different.
The accents sound different.
I've had almost too much Mexican food. Too much Chick-fil-A. Too much Starbucks.
Not enough cups of tea.
Change is hard for me.
Josiah got a job at HOPE International, the only place he wants to work. We are so excited to be moving to Lancaster, Pennsylvania!
He will start work at the beginning of June.
Bring on long-distance, round three.
Pray for us as we plan our life together. As we try and figure out apartments, car insurance, budgeting.
And please pray for me as I process all of this change.
Life is hard. It is almost always hard in one way or another. But it's always good. God is in it, so there is always good to be found in the hard. There is always reason to celebrate, reason to be joyful. He is alive and at work.
From Fort William to Chattanooga.
From living alone to living with my family.
From beautiful hills to beautiful hills - beautiful in a different kind of way.
The birds sound different.
The dial tones and rings on the phone sound different.
The accents sound different.
I've had almost too much Mexican food. Too much Chick-fil-A. Too much Starbucks.
Not enough cups of tea.
Change is hard for me.
Josiah got a job at HOPE International, the only place he wants to work. We are so excited to be moving to Lancaster, Pennsylvania!
He will start work at the beginning of June.
Bring on long-distance, round three.
Pray for us as we plan our life together. As we try and figure out apartments, car insurance, budgeting.
And please pray for me as I process all of this change.
Life is hard. It is almost always hard in one way or another. But it's always good. God is in it, so there is always good to be found in the hard. There is always reason to celebrate, reason to be joyful. He is alive and at work.
This is the day that the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it.
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