Whew it has been a LONG time since I've been able to post on here! I figured I'd be Easter-festive and write this post in purple pastel ;-)
I went to Rome & Sicily with my fiance to visit my mom. Let's just talk about how incredible that was!
Then I got my butt handed to me by school! The worst is over (I think...)
And then I got to see my good friend Lauren marry the nicest, sweetest, most handsome man (well, except for my man ;-) last weekend!
Oh my GOODNESS they're so cute, I could cry!
As a result, I've been wedding planning like even more of a crazy person -- IT'S SO MUCH FUN! I just can't wait, but I'm savoring every moment, because this too is a journey, and I only plan on doing it once!
So now it is Good Friday. I went to church and really spent some time thinking about everything I have to be thankful for. In high school I was really active with my church, but in the last 6 years I hadn't been at all. There are a number of reasons why I am so thankful that life led me to Denver, and one of them is bringing me back to God. I really realized this today: vindicating the cross at church today was such a powerful experience and I feel so much more at peace with myself and with Him.
On that note -- as Coco and I walked around the park this morning, I couldn't help but notice crosses everywhere I looked: street signs, shadows, even the way her ears stick out from her cute little head! There's something so special about Spring. It's like a rebirth of the world after a long hard winter. I am so thankful that God always allows us to renew: to sprout new leaves and blossom. There are so many beautiful reminders of this blessing in the spring time, and I've had it on my mind a LOT since the season has really gotten into full swing. This is just such an incredible time of year. Frankly, I'm glad Easter is coming so late this year, because I feel like the timing worked out perfectly for me to truly understand and appreciate God's hand in my day-to-day life.
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For my final note (and coping tip of the day): I don't know if I'm the last person in the world to discover these:
but they're like less than $4 at DSW (even cheaper online) and I will NEVER wear heels again without them! I have the boniest skinniest feet you ever saw and no size ever fits! My feet are always either scrunched in, slipping out, or just moving all around giving me the worst blisters...if you're like me, consider buying these...and while you're at it, you might as well buy the pads for the balls of your feet too ;-)
All I'm saying is that I'm definitely giving these to all my bridesmaids for the wedding! ;-)
HAPPY EASTER! And seriously, just because it's not Christmas doesn't mean you shouldn't also remember the reason for the season...I love dyeing eggs just as much as the next girl, but what we really need to be focused on is that Jesus died on the cross for our sins. However, if you do have a sweet tooth, hop over to Carrie's blog: God, Grace, & Grits and I think she's posted a fantastic compromise. I just love this girl, her blog, and this recipe!
XO
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