i'm getting nervous ... actually more than nervous.

oh my!

only 7 days, 1 week! until i leave my little family for the mtc. i don't remember a time in my life where i have been so fearful of the unknown. however, i find comfort in the following scripture:

2 timothy 1:7.for god hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
8.be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our lord ... but be thou partaker of the afflictions of the gospel according to the power of god;
9.who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in christ jesus before the world began.

have i told you?

how much i love this quote right here?

{perhaps via le love, just kidding it's from here}

splashing in some lovely puddles.

i'm reading a charming little book right now by sharon larsen. her story is a testimony that despite disappointments, or unfulfilled dreams, life can still be rich and rewarding if we relish all of life's experiences. read it.

this is perhaps the most beautiful thing i've ever read.

'strengthen ye the weak hands, and confirm the feeble knees. say to them that are of a fearful heart, be strong, fear not: behold, your god will come with vengeance, even god with a recompense; he will come and save you.'
{isaiah 35:3-4}

and. this picture makes me smile. oh family. how i love you.