More and more lately, I have been overwhelmed with how blessed I am. This time of year has always stressed me out for some reason, starting with my birthday and stretching into the New Year. I've been tempted to fall into that rhythm again, blaming it on lack of enough work, family issues, overwhelming situations, and the like, but if I am completely honest, I truly am blessed beyond all measure. THAT is what I am giving in to this month: joy. Rather than worry, I am going to be thankful for a change, and celebrate the breath in my lungs and the people around me. God has been whispering (maybe more like
shouting) he loves me through so many small things lately, but especially the people in my life...
My amazing boyfriend and best friend proposed to me on my birthday..... I said yes. :) I am so excited to spend the rest of my days with him, to explore the vast and unknown, to laugh and cry together, to share the mystery and love and creativity of God with others, and to get to know him more with each day that comes. He, more than anyone else, has been the biggest example of God's love to me, and the biggest gift I've ever received. I threw caution to the wind and made that jump: moving out here to be closer to him... it has been the time of my life.
Here is to you, my darling Luke, and to the rest of eternity. I will always love you.
