Eclectic Waters

Be content with who you are, and don’t put on airs. God’s strong hand is on you; he’ll promote you at the right time. Live carefree before God; he is most careful with you.

1 Peter 5:6-7, The message

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the theme this weekend: g r a c e

yesterday was the sweetest day. i was able to have breakfast with one of my best friends from Logos II and then from years of corresponding. Daniel Bastke. and i got to meet his wonderful wife Andrea for the first time. i left smiling – so thankful to have friends who even though they are miles away – have an open heart and who are so easy and fun to be around!

then i busily prepared to be ready for the first baby shower I ever hosted, for Kristi Golden. This would be adventure # 11. And it turned out wonderfully. After the baby shower, while I had many favorite moments during the shower, one of the best was after it was done, sitting with Kristi and James, chatting and sharing. They too are wonderful people – they love God and are so kind and encouraging towards me. Whenever I spend time with Kristi, I walk away feeling fully heard, acknowledged and loved.
After all of this I spent some time reading and relaxing. Then I headed back to spend time with my friends Danielle and Janelle (Janelle is house-sitting and a couple of us gals have been crashing there each night to hang out/ have fun), I was overcome with joy. Tears began filling my eyes as my heart overflowed with a sweet and joyful pain -

I am blessed

I am loved

the sky was fading into night

a ribbon of light pink remained across the tips of the mountains

i swirled up the hill in my car

overlooking a glimmering lake
I am blessed

I am loved

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thank you God

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And then what a blessing to end the day praying with Janelle & Danielle.