blessed

i'm incredibly blessed by my fiancé, family, & soon to be in laws.

i am filled with joy when i think about all that God has done and all of the people He has put in my life.

thank you, Jesus.

persecution

remember the prisoners as if chained with them—those who are mistreated—since you yourselves are in the body also. hebrews 13:3

this is such a powerful verse.

this is a video on the persecution of Christians that happens everyday. *warning: this video is graphic*

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEuMZOZV4fM

let's remember to pray earnestly for our brothers and sisters who are persecuted.

here's a good resource about persecution:
http://www.persecution.com/
voice of the martyrs is a non-profit, interdenominational organization with a vision for aiding Christians around the world who are being persecuted for their faith in Christ.

learning

God has been teaching me so much about patience these past weeks at work. how patience encompasses flexibility, letting go of things, and not having to be perfect. i'm a teacher. however, my students are such good teachers and help me learn so much. God is stretching and growing me as i enter their world, the beautiful world of autism. i'm incredibly blessed to teach these beautiful children. God is using them to teach me so much about love.

love is patient. 1 cor. 13:4.

countdown

Come away with me
And I'll never stop loving you
And I want to wake up with the rain
Falling on a tin roof
While I'm safe there in your arms


we are down to less than six months.
can't wait.