Hope

"Hoping does not mean doing nothing. It is not fatalistic resignation. It means going about our assigned tasks, confident that God will provide the meaning and the conclusion...It is the opposite of desperate and panicky manipulations, of scurrying and worrying. And hoping is not dreaming. It is not spinning an illusion or fantasy to protect us from our boredom or our pain. It means a confident, alert expectation that God will do what He said He will do. It is a willingness to let God do it in His way and in His time. It is the opposite of making plans that we demand that God put into effect, telling Him both how and when to do it." -Eugene Peterson

One Year

Wow! Owen and I will be married for one year on Monday! This year has flown by! Owen and I have been reflecting over this year and all that God has taught us (and continuing to teach us) about marriage, life and most importantly..Himself. When I think about each trail, victory, stepping stone and lesson that we have been through.. it's awesome to see that God is continuing to shape and mold us to be more like Himself. I am so thankful that I have such an amazing husband that really challenges me spiritually and encourages me in many areas of my life. What a blessing! :)