i miss

Listening to: Love Wins -Robbie Seay Band

Reading: The Horse and His Boy -C.S. Lewis

I miss Davish.

I miss Mr. Eric yelling "Get in the van man! Get on the bus Gus!" anytime we left the hotel. I miss crying. I miss seeing my kids everyday. I miss singing "Be Glorified" seven times a day.I miss praying with strangers. I miss street witnessing. I miss Kasey being next door. I miss seeing my brothers and sisters cast themselves aside for the sake of the cross. I miss the drama makeup that made us all breakout.

I miss yellow fanta.

I miss Friendship's fried chicken. I miss dancing with Brother Joe in his van to his worship cd. I miss Mr. Phillip's hugs. I miss my roomies. I miss listening and singing along to JJ Heller with Amber every morning. I miss that Thursday night. I miss Joel's piranha stories.

I miss "King of The Hill."

I miss Jared and Maggie. I miss Brother Lloyd. I miss singing in the van because there was no radio. I miss the "Nathanael" pose. I miss going to Kacey's room, having our club meetings, and eating Doritos and chocolate while NOT spilling coke on Hattie and Chambray's bed.

I miss Hattie and Chambray talks.

I miss calling Crystal just so she would have a phone call. I miss missing home. I miss not wanting to come home. I miss Ashley's "scream laugh." I miss acting like I hated Mao. I miss duct tape. I miss saying, "Dang, my dad WAS right!" every ten minutes or so. I miss changing 8 times a day because it was so hot.

I miss chanting "I. Am. Beautiful." in front of the mirror with Amber every morning and being late to every meal.

I miss Brodie's. I miss "Hey Carrissa." I miss being an adult. I miss hearing the kids say, "Sweets? Sweets?" and holding out their hands for candy. I miss last-minute Bible studies. I miss going to Christin's room and talking about underwear.

I miss not caring what we looked like.

I miss feeling. I miss not understanding Mr. Dennis's jokes. I miss bargaining in the market. I miss being the hug giver. I miss talking about how nasty the food was and what I was going to eat when I got home. I miss the little boy at the special needs school who raised his arms and sang along during "Alleluia."  I miss Josh not being able to handle me being upset with him.

I miss being in love.

I miss boat rides. I miss accents. I miss watching the woman in the pink dress dance. I miss seeing everybody worship so freely. I miss Ms. Nancy giving us all copious amounts of acidophiles. I miss sunscreen. I miss holding and praying over the kids.

I miss Belize.

babies, boxes, best friends & brides

Listening to: Everything Jesus Culture!!!
About to: Make a photography blog with the lovely Lisa you know from http://www.nutcakeinanutshell.blogspot.com/

My sweet little nephew :)



 On Monday, February 28th, 7 lbs 12oz and 20 1/2 inches of precious was born!!! My little baby nephew, Coda is the most beautiful little person I have ever seen...and I am *NOT* being bias. It's the truth! I was telling Micah how crazy it is how much love I feel for that little boy already.

 I was getting all emotional thinking about how this baby is going to be grown before I know it and will be graduating high school and getting married and there's nothing I can do to prolong his childhood...As though he were my kid!! I am suffering from baby fever I think.

 I am just so in awe of God in all of this...He knit that precious little boy in Amber's womb! And knows all about his little personality already! I'm praying great things for that little boy and his parents who I love and consider family. They are so dear to my heart and I'm so excited about the wonderful things God has in store for them and their beautiful little family :)

 I'm sure you're done listening to me be all "Ooshy-goo!!!! It's a baby!!!" So I'll move on...

                                                             *sighs deeply*

 My friends, it's time for mind-boggling messes, endless to-do lists and the smell of cardboard boxes...that's right, I'm MOVING!!! And I'm very excited about it. We have a FIREPLACE!!! I think that's what I'm most excited about if we're going to be completely honest here. :) 

 But for serious, God is blessing my family and I am so thankful for His provision and faithfulness. 

 *tangent* I love love love jello!!! It has to be one of my most favorite things in the world...and every time I eat it I can't help but exclaim, "You're never gonna be jello!" And feel a little bit more like the lovely Julia Roberts. *end of tangent*

 ALSO! My lovely friend, Ashlea is getting married in sixteen days! I'm so excited for her and her love, Scott...they are absolutely adorable! Here we are at her Bridal Shower :)

 And my aunt Lisa rocks.

 I apparently have a guest blogger...

 And my best friend is going away to college...sadness of the heart. My best friend is the most beautiful, most encouraging person. I can't imagine life without her and the thought of her being hours away makes me want to throw a fit. But for the sake of her future, I'm coping. I know that she's coming back...in fact, we have plans to go on medical missions, get an apartment, and raise our babies as best friends!!! I know this isn't permanent and that's the only thing that makes it better. I love you Becca! And am working on the post that I am dedicating entirely to you. Tehe :)

Here is my lovely!

 I'm sitting here pondering all the change that's coming...and how scared I am of change. On top of all the change that's happening in the lives of the people I love, I've been offered a job and I'll be starting college this fall...Scary stuff! Especially considering I'm still seeking God and His will in all of this. I don't know how I feel about growing up...it's nerve wrecking. I'm having to make decisions and hope and pray they're the right ones. However,  God is my constant and I know He's always with me. I'm so thankful that He is.

 Well, I have a photography blog to create so I hope you lovelies are experiencing the great love of God this week as much as I am :)