Breaking News. . .

This just in...
Rachel just finished her FINAL Romans exam... and... maybe even did well.

YEAHHHHH BABY. One final down and five to go. And yet... I'm feelin perdy dern good. ; )

So.... here's the plan... escape from Crown in a few minutes to a nearby coffee shop with Lisa to study for my PBI final tonight.

Recent challenge for me: I want to love regardless of the risks... regardless of how much it might hurt me in the long run. I want my love to be so selfless that it doesn't stop to think twice about how I might benefit or lose from the situation. I want to value what I've been

given here and now. Afterall, isn't that what love really is? Isn't that what Jesus did? So... cheers to long nights awake wondering why things have to hurt... and to sucking it up and loving on anyways.
Grant, if you read this, I know you know what I'm talking about. : )

How is your week going? What is going better than expected? What could be better? Let me know... I will pray for you.

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.