This picture is one of my favorites. Thanks so much, Rachel, for capturing the
moment as we were completely oblivious.
I saw it for the first time as I was going through all my pictures and
picking out the hundreds (literally) that I want to print, and it immediately
sparked a desire in me to blog. I feel
like it encapsulates the last 9 months in a snapshot.
The hike that we were on when this was taken was an awesome
one. We took a lot of pictures, laughed
a ton, saw some pretty incredible sights, and there was just a sense of
adventure in the entire thing. We even
had a fatality on the way (RIP Briana’s drowned lens cap)! On our way back to catch the bus, we decided
to take a different route, which was actually blocked off at one point. As we walked on the trail, we didn’t really
know where it was going to take us. It
got very hot as we trudged on, but as you can see, we had quite a view to take
in the entire time. Finally, we did end
up finding the main road and a familiar bus stop, and all was well.
My God is a professional mind-blower. The picture shows a great expanse and screams
of His majesty and creativity. And then,
as you take in the whole picture, you see that off to the side are 4
average-looking girls walking an old dirt road.
They aren’t the center of the picture, but rather just a part of
it. And that’s how it is in the journey
of life. You walk a road with people,
there are ups and downs, and if you keep your eyes on yourself, all you see is
dirt below. But when you stop making
yourself the focus and look around at all He is offering you, the view is breathtaking. The walk isn’t always easy or fun, and at
times you have no idea where the road is leading, but He is faithful. And when you understand that you are not the
center of this life but rather just a part of it, it’s a lot less frustrating
and much more beautiful.
I’d go anywhere with these girls. It’s the truth. These ladies are full of life, hope, love,
and light. It’s women such as these that
make the best travelling companions, and even more than that, friends. I love them…..not just the flippant sort of
love that you say about pretty much anyone.
No, I really love these girls.
They have inspired, blessed, grown, and loved me. They’ve brought me so much laughter, taught
me so much about love and Jesus, seen me at my ugliest and shown me beauty
through it, and strengthened me with their constant encouragement. Sure,
they’ve also driven me crazy with their incessant “Mom” calling, made me mad,
assisted me in annoying our neighbors, hurt my feelings, and pushed my
buttons. We were like sisters……are like
sisters. It’s a part of the journey, and
our journey was phenomenal.
When I think of my girls (a term I still use to refer to
them), I see beauty. Yes, they are
gorgeous women, but it’s so much more than that. There’s a strength and power behind each of
them. They are lovers of life, seekers
of depth, spreaders of joy. I am just so
PROUD of each of them. It was such a
privilege to be able to appreciate and witness the growth that each one of them
displayed.
Well, team. We
finished. We are now spread out in
distance, and as we have already experienced, It is a lot harder to keep up
with each other’s lives now. But I just
want to say that although far in reality you are very present in my thoughts
and prayers. I tried to express what an
impact you all have made in my life above, but it didn’t work as well as I
would have liked. I don’t know if you
will ever understand what a blessing you were in my life. The truth you spoke when I was doubting,
encouragement you gave when I was down, and love you showered me with throughout
it all has shaped me. You’ve pushed me
to the Father; what could possibly be better than that?? NOTHING.
So…..thank you. I can’t say more
than that really. I’m grateful not only
to you all, but to God as well. He
blessed me with you all and has used your friendship to reveal more of Himself
to me. Os quiero MUCHISIMO……y para
siempre.
So while it’s sad to think that our trip together is over, I
am beyond thankful to the Guide that He placed you all in my life and that our
journey together on the winding road of life has only begun.
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