The Great Escape 2

What: Great Escape 2
Who: Lisa and Rachel

Excuse: Lisa's 21st birthday yesterday

Location: St. Paul's Cafe Latte

Time: Thursday Night after all other responsibilities have been taken care of or shrugged off for another day. . .

Pictures to prove it:

All cute and ready to go...

Drivin...

SMILE LISA!

Wouldn't be a night out if we didn't sing our hearts out in the car.

Dessert Time... *Chocolate Turtle Cake and Oreo Cream Cheese Cake* YUM.

Hooray for another successful Thursday night escape from college stress.

Thanks be to God for the good things He has given us.

A Little More Life

There is something great about knowing that 'old friends' last even through the periodical absence of communication. There is something even better about these old friends when you can rest assured that they are grounded in Christ and won't be 'changing like the wind' while you are away from one another. The deal-sealer, however, is reserved for those reuniting moments... an e-mail in the middle of the week just to say 'miss you'... a message on my voicemail saying we need to talk soon... or a two hour phone conversation on a Saturday night to catch up on all that we've missed.

As soon as I started talking to my best friend Anna (who moved to NY in May and whom I miss very much) on the phone tonight, a spark was ignited as I recalled all of our connections and past experiences... as the conversation rolled on it was like we had never parted and I remembered that the God who sent us in different directions would never fail to bring us together again. Tonight, I feel like I am going to sleep with a little more life because of this friendship and am able to praise God for encouraging me through Anna.

I love you Anna... enjoy a small timeline of our pictures : )

Going bowling with youth group (2003)

Football game (2004)

Nice fall day (2004)

Kutless concert

All-nighter (2004)

Ice cream time (2004)

Four wheelin (2005)

Jolly Ranchers in the car after Tuesday night class (2006)

Movie night (2006)

Abby's Wedding

Here are a few pictures from my cousin's wedding Friday night.

Me with the beautiful bride

Cousins

Waiting to make the mad dash for scrumptious food ;)

Me holding upset-looking Chlo-Bug

Me, Mama, Sister

God, let this be a marriage that, contrary to societal norms, lasts. Grace them with Your presence and help them to discover Your truth and love together. Give them the strength they will need to forgive, be patient, and work through issues together. Be their hope always.

Amen.