Hoping

   I don't know where I am going...

...but I am content letting Him figure it out for me.

"'For I know the plans I have for you,' declares the Lord,

 'Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future.'"

Jeremiah 29:11

I am learning to expect and trust in the fulfillment of His promises.

May you trust in Him today. :)

In His Arms,

<3 D

Say Goodbye

     This weekend I appreciated my family more than I ever have before. Coming home for my Grandpa's funeral was made so much easier when I had countless arms to fall into. 

Here is a picture of my siblings and most of my cousins.

My youngest brother, Jacob. <3

Some families cry at funerals...some build human pyramids.

My Aunt, Ty Wolf wrote this poem about my Grandfather.

May the Lord hold your hands, Papa, until I get up there to join you. 

The Lord made it possible for me and my sisters to sing a song at the Memorial Service. I thought about posting a recording of it, but I decided to go with the lyrics instead. It's called I Will Rise by Chris Tomlin. 

There's a peace I've come to know 

Though my heart and flesh may fail 

There's an anchor for my soul 

I can say "It is well" 

Jesus has overcome 

And the grave is overwhelmed 

The victory is won 

He is risen from the dead 

And I will rise when He calls my name 

No more sorrow, no more pain 

I will rise on eagles' wings 

Before my God fall on my knees 

And rise 

I will rise 

There's a day that's drawing near 

When this darkness breaks to light 

And the shadows disappear 

And my faith shall be my eyes 

Jesus has overcome 

And the grave is overwhelmed 

The victory is won 

He is risen from the dead 

And I will rise when He calls my name 

No more sorrow, no more pain 

I will rise on eagles' wings 

Before my God fall on my knees 

And rise 

I will rise 

And I hear the voice of many angels sing, 

"Worthy is the Lamb" 

And I hear the cry of every longing heart, 

"Worthy is the Lamb" 

And I will rise when He calls my name 

No more sorrow, no more pain 

I will rise on eagles' wings 

Before my God fall on my knees 

And rise 

I will rise

"The Lord replied, 'My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.'"

Exodus 33:14

May you rest in Him today!

In His Arms,

<3 D

The Wedding

     This past weekend I had the privileged of being able to travel down to Florida with a group of H.Q. staff to witness a union of two very amazing people. The trip included a quick stop at the beach to take pictures with some very dear friends and attempting to watch the Super Bowl during the car ride back to Chicago. It was a blessing to meet up with old friends and to spend forty hours in a fifteen passenger van making new ones. ;P 
     
     God has been teaching me to not be content settling for where I am at in my relationship with Him, but to seek after Him with all my heart. Today I added a new goal to my life's To Do List, it is to learn how to live with a constant awareness of His presence. I was challenged during this trip by some truly amazing people to be completely sold out for Him, to not be afraid to fall head over heels with Him, and most of all to not be ashamed to speak about Him boldly to anyone who's life intertwines mine.  


     Here are some pictures from the weekend...

In His Arms,
<3 D