o v e r w h e l m

after three weeks of doing almost nothing at work
thanks to some switching around of casts
i am now completely drowning in dances
intricate little movements and ideas
spastic heads and arms
tiny little gestures
i have no idea how they will ever clean it all up
we're ballet dancers. not movers.

but amy cain was lovely to work with
i want to move like her.

"...i feel called to serve. something bigger than my little corner of the world"

this came from an abc drama i was watching. the man was talking about the military
but i think it's in all of us. we all desire something bigger than ourselves
we find it in different ways
ministry
art
productions
study
movies
families
etc.
etc.

what are you doing today that's bigger than you are?

tomorrow i'm headed to wide open spaces
your prayers are coveted 

spring time

well. it's been an interesting couple of weeks!
the lord has taken me on some deep journeys
and i have learned anew what it means to depend on him for strength, wisdom, knowledge and timing.
the last one is especially challenging at times.

i am excited about life again
and i thank the lord for restoring my desire to pursue his presence with passion and freshness
his mercies are indeed new every morning

this week is going to fly by! mia and i are headed out of town from thursday to monday. please pray for safe travels and good time spent seeking the lord as we get away. i'm excited about some very uninterrupted time in the word and in his presence. we both have some decisions facing us about the future. i'm expecting to come home with renewed vision and clear yeses and nos. thanks to all of you who are praying for me. it has not gone unnoticed!

homesickness overtakes me at the strangest times.
it's one of those things you assume you will grow out of
and are so surprised when you feel nauseated with sorrow for being away
i suppose you never grow out of wishing to be with those you love
today i'd really like to go home

akiphotos.com

this is my inheritance
and i will not be denied!

today has been
that's just it
it has been
without me and with me

people have asked
i have asked
people have understood
i feel happy again



**laura, this one is esp. vague for you**