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Tuesday, December 2, 2008

Growth   [grohth]
–noun

1. the act or process, or a manner of growing; development; gradual increase.

2. development from a simpler to a more complex stage

Sometimes painful, always good!

I've been experiencing a lot of growth lately, too much for words. It has been complicated, and there have been lots of tears, but God has revealed SO much to me and that is super encouraging. I will always be thankful for growth in my life.

I want to encourage everyone to sit in a quiet place with a pen and journal and ask God what your deepest desires are! Hokie Dinah it reveals so much! You may be surprised!

Once I can collect my thoughts maybe I will tell you all what I have been learning! It's so hard to explain, but it'd probably be good for others to hear. Thanks for reading!

Monday, December 1, 2008

Why I Love...

My Dad...


1. He is a superb cook... except when he makes ketchup soup
2. He is hospitable and easy going 
3. If I'm walking home alone from their house he always walks me to my door 
4. He gives really good hugs
5. When he laughs really really hard it's usually at one of his own jokes
6. He is a gentle and kind leader and is a true and loving servant to his wife 
7. He doesn't scare me when he drives (*cough MOM cough*) 
8. He never gets tired of me asking cooking questions (no joke, I think I called him five times in one hour last week!) 
9. He is really funny and has an excellent sense of humour
10. He loves God first, his wife second, and his daughters third
11. AND he has never forgotten to buy me, Linds, Kate, and now Nate a Christmas advent calendar! 

My Mom...

1. She is a superb cook too... except for meatloaf (I'm sorry mom, it's not just your meatloaf I don't like. Think about it, it's a loaf of meat, isn't that kinda sick?)
2. She has so much wisdom and insight into situations others would never pick up on
3. I love to watch her worship, she's genuine and enthusiastic 
4. She is SO funny
5. She is really fun to play games with, especially Dutch Blitz
6. She is a prayer warrior
7. She respects her husband
8. Sometimes she comes over and helps me do dishes :) 
9. She loves and protects her family with a certain ferocity! haha Don't mess with her!
10. She loves God first, her husband second, and her daughters third
11. AND if she laughs too hard she might pee her pants a little ... but don't worry mom, I do too! hahaha





Aren't they cute? It's their 25th wedding anniversary on December 31st!