Psalm 121

In bible study we are encouraged to rewrite each psalm we cover in Stepping Up, by Beth Moore. It reminds me of the Touched By an Angel Episode: the 151st Psalm. 

Psalm 121

Even when my heart breaks, fear overwhelms me, and the sidewalk I run is slick with ice and snow. I look to you-- you hold me, cover me, and are the yak traxs on my feet. 

When babies flip and navel chiefs call and my world turns upside-down; you place wisdom in my mind, laughter in my heart and open my eyes to how much love I'm surrounded by. 

You make me brave. 

We stay up late together and you sing me to sleep. I know you keep guard through the darkness of night. 

You know where I am, you know where I'm going (it's better then I can begin to imagine!) and you are there now and forevermore. 

Amen 

Happy place...

The shores of Lake Michigan, the copper-bottomed clear water of Presque Isle, the porch swing of a children's home in Guatemala. Being surrounded by the concrete walls of a church in the Philippines, the holy moment as a baby emerges and takes it's first breath, the sacred space of the head squeeze, wrapped in the love of a friend's hug, trust. Walking into the unknown with head held high. Bravery of others trickling down. The dusty earth caking my riding boots, the wind. A chapel surrounded by a stained glass cloud of witnesses. Miracle babies. 

Words spoken and written, giant bathtubs filled to the brim with bubbles, the sweet smell of a sweaty baby head laying on my chest, wrapped in soft colors. laughter, dancing with abandon, the rare runner's high, Tires. Slurpees on a hot summer's day, tears, prayer-answered, unanswered, and unspoken, a church organ, the drum beat, naps in the sunshine, warm rains. Singing loud. The weight of mercy. The depth of grace. 

2014

I'm ready to see what this year brings. I'm excited and a tiny bit scared, but ready. I'm so blessed to be covered in love and prayers and surrounded by cheerleaders. 

Here is a glimpse of 2014 "bucket list"

2014 Bucket List

Write more 

Blog more 

Be intentional 

Serve our clients with wisdom and love

Keep up with Brandy on a run 

2nd goal weight by summer 

3rd goal weight by end of year 

Half Marathon 

First pedicure 

Kayak 

Dance class 

Go dancing 

Karaoke Bar with friends (for my birthday maybe) 

Go to the Dentist 

Go to the Beach often 

Holland

Ski/snowboard 

Maintain $1,000 in savings 

Marquette 

Canter 

Do 300 set with 15lb weights

Be happy (live fully) 

Participate in an Extreme trail race 

Camp in a tent 

Try Aerial arts 

Overnight in Chicago (to watch graduation online and see Wendy off to FL) 

Do 5 Handstand push ups 

2013

There are no words to describe this year, but I'll try anyways. Friendship, love, change, growth, wonder, birth, babies, running, tired, strong, adventure, laughter, tears, brave... Life will never be the same. Welcome 2014. I'm ready.