Showing posts with label heroes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label heroes. Show all posts

Sunday, November 17, 2013

Thankful

I just spent way too long looking at old pictures. But it made me think...

Lately I have really been missing the people back in America. My church family, my old co-workers, and especially my college roommates have been on my heart and in my mind. As I think back on all of those nights where we stayed up late working thorough our differences, confessing sin, and encouraging each other to just... keep.... going..., I seem to forget about how hard it was and I tend to dwell on the sweetness of our time together. Oh! What I would do for just one night for all of us to be together again.

So I guess this post is just a realization for myself. A realization that I have something good here. These two sisters of mine are really cool. They are beautiful, talented, smart, loving, and generous. They are passionate, extremely hard working, and a little bit stubborn. We don't always see eye to eye, but at the end of the day, that's ok. I'm finally learning that disagreement does not mean that we dislike each other. Disagreement means that we should talk about it and come to an agreement- and in the end we will have learned and grown from the experience.


This post does not come as the result of a giant disagreement or huge debate. It is the result of lots of little conversations, loads of grace extended, and daily breath prayers, "Jesus, we don't know what to do right now. Please help us."


I am very thankful for these ladies and so privileged to call them friends. Bless the Lord, Oh my Soul!


Who are you thankful for today? Don't forget to look past the hardness and enjoy being with those around you. These moments won't last forever. 

Sunday, September 16, 2012

Home-front team.

So, I have the most awesome opportunity in the whole wide world. Since I am moving to a crazy different culture and I will probably freak out a lot and need lots of help, these ladies (plus Sheri!) are going to take good care of me. They are like the peanut butter to my jelly, the ups to my downs, the camp to my fire,  the hydrogen to my peroxide... ok, ok you get the picture. I am beyond honored to call them friends.

The Bestest home-front team in the world!
 And a shout out to these guys, the BOWER POWER clan. They are a "home-front" team of their own. A blog post could never do justice. They are amazing. I will leave it at that.
The other best home-front team :)

Tuesday, August 28, 2012

If I could force it...

If there were two things that I could force into your brain, these would be them:

1. Jesus really, really loves you. A lot.

2. I am so thankful for you. Those of you who are enabling me to go to Nepal are of more worth than words can say. Your encouragement, your conversations with my Father, and your support are worth more than words can say.

That's it. I just want you guys to know that.

Wednesday, August 15, 2012

 A few minutes ago I was taking a break from filling out my new insurance forms. While stretching my legs by wandering around my room I decided to take a peek inside my suitcase to assess the limited space situation. To my surprise, my suitcase contained more than just my first-aid supplies! 
Faith, my eight-year-old roommate, lovingly put her beloved snuggie into my luggage!

   
Faith loves that snuggie. What a beautiful sacrifice. 



I don't know what I will do. Keep it and let a little girl receive the blessing of giving? Or return it and remember her loving sacrifice?

She is swimming at a friend's house right now, so I have some time to think and pray. One thing I do know: Childlike faith is precious in God's sight. And lavish, childlike love is even sweeter.