feelings

A lot has happened (once again) since my last post! Jenny and Jack got married on October 12th and I was in Rochester for four days for the occasion.  It was GREAT to see my family and friends! It really made me realize and appreciate their presence more in my life, especially coming back to DC and not having them here! I obviously miss them a ton, but one of the greatest realizations that I had on my way back to DC was that I want them to be HERE...so that they could be a part of what is happening in this city! I feel such a strong love for this place already and there is so much to be done here! It's exciting to be a part of something that is bigger than yourself and see God work...my heart is still full of gratitude and awe of the perfect plans of God!

I'm looking forward to Thanksgiving when my family is coming down to DC to spend a few days exploring the city and enjoying each other!  Not only that, but I have so much to be thankful for that I feel like every day is Thanksgiving! I am learning so much and really growing spiritually through books that I'm reading and people that I'm talking to and doing life with! It's a challenge when you're so busy doing something that you love to make sure that you are taking time to be still and know that He is God, but I am trying to cherish that time and not forget the reason why I'm here and that is because of the hand of God!

With feelings of love and feelings of missing those I'm far away from stirring around in my heart it is hard to describe exactly the state that I'm in, but all I can say is that God is good and continues to provide! Whenever I hear a familiar voice from home I am reminded of the journey that brought me to this place and I can't help but smile out of love for that person and for the sovereign God we serve!

So, that being said...I think a slideshow of wedding pictures is in order!