truth for today

Our faith is counted to us as righteousness.

(Romans 4:20-25)

free knowledge for you, you're welcome.

In honor of my fondness for foggy London town: I learned the other day that Big Ben is the name of the bell in the Clock Tower of the Palace of Westminster. All this time the Clock Tower has been neglected of it's proper name. Although I have to admit that Big Ben seems like a much more interesting label. London keeps inching its way up the list of places I'd love to visit soon, perhaps I'll have a picture of the Clock Tower to show you one day. Until then you have a free fun fact for today.

a couple more reasons

Simple emails like this one from Trace:

"I'm at the Huntsville Starbucks, it made me think of you."

So much of me wanted to blink my eyes and be at Starbucks sitting across the table from her, finding ourselves in the midst of conversation in an all too familiar coffee shop and talking about about all that has gone in the last 9 months. Perhaps you aren't a supporter of the corporate coffee tycoon, but as soon as I tried a white chocolate mocha (which I'm convinced is the healthiest thing on the menu) I knew Starbucks & I had started a relationship I wasn't going to be able to end. I confess that I used to disdain the taste of their brewed coffee, and still do most of the time, but when there's no coffee in the apartment it is usually my quickest remedy. The times I don't mind drinking Starbucks coffee at all is with my dad. Without question he will spend a few minutes at the coffee preparation station, sit down, take a sip of his coffee and shake his head saying "Whewwww, that's strong stuff" and make his way for some more milk or sugar. Dad is pretty particular about how he likes his coffee, but it's one of those endearing things that reminds me of mornings at home. All that to say, I'm excited about the conversations yet to be had at Starbucks this summer & I'm starting to wonder if I could ask Starbucks for a sponsorship in accordance to the amount of time and money I spend at their locations across the globe. I'll keep you updated with their offers.

this morning

The city has greeted me from a different window. The smog and the stacked concrete still welcoming the day in the peculiar constant way they do. This morning I am found thankful for new beginnings, and for all that has come to pass that enables me to appreciate all that is yet to come.

quotation

"A sunset is what our lives should be: quiet, noble, and unhurried." C. L. Rawlins

manic monday

3 little reasons I'm going to miss Hong Kong in June.

happy mum's day

Happy Mother's Day!

Mom, I am so thankful for you.

Thank you for your continuous support, servant spirit, love of laughter, and of course your pancakes.

Zach & I wouldn't be the same without you.

Teresa, thank you for being such an incredible step-mom.

Thanks for being a woman of prayer, quick to listen, and loving us girls so well.

You are such a gift.

[I love you both so much! Can't wait to see you soon. So blessed to call you mom.]