Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Over the Years


These are a few precious people and memories over the years.
Enjoy!

"Little" brother, Jeff

Little Joel and I in Paris, France

Sweet Valeria's dance recital

One of my role models

Laughs with my sweet Gramma

One of my dearest friends

The beautiful Hailley Jo on her birthday

Saturday, May 4, 2013

5.4.13

There are so many thoughts bouncing around in my head.
I have papers to write, but I just can't seem to focus.
I am overwhelmed with thanks.
My Lord, my God has been so good to me.
You have saved my life; I am eternally grateful. [Heh, Toy Story]
I am amazed at the changes the Lord has produced in my heart & life.
Thinking of where I was a year ago, I am humbled.
Thinking of where I was a few months ago, I am still amazed & thankful.

This semester has been so good.
Really. So good.
Classes have challenged me more than ever.
Relationships have stretched and shaped me.
I have been pressed, but not crushed, all by God's grace.
The hardest things in my life have always turned out to be the best,
To produce the most refinement.

It's not what I have done.
It's Jesus' grace.
I've failed so often, so frequently.
But God's grace is enough.
It is sufficient.
Really.

So, I am left here overwhelmed, amazed, undone.
I cannot explain it, or even understand it myself.
I am quiet, thankful, with tear-brimmed eyes.
He loves me; that is enough.
All I can do is love Him back.

And I do.
I love Him.
By His grace, His Spirit,
I desperately love Him.





P.S. It's been 8 months to the day since my last blog post... Oh well!