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Hello, blogworld!! Actually...I'm pretty sure my "blog audience" is mostly imaginary, since my last blog post has a whopping 1 page view. But, I am OK with that. Because I was reminded recently, as I typed out a "happy birthday" e-mail to a dear friend, how much I miss just putting thoughts into words via a keyboard. The sound of the keys and seeing the words appear and tweaking them to be just so...it's almost as inspiring as a blank sheet of paper and cool pens. So maybe I mostly blog for myself. 
Or maybe I'm just weird. :)

So I could try to go back and recount life up to this point, but the thought of that is overwhelming and a large part of why I haven't blogged so much in the last couple years. Therefore, I believe I will instead fill everyONE ;) in on my life ... currently.

Currently, I am sitting outside on our steps, enjoying some gorgeous 91 degree weather (for real, it's beautiful), a gentle breeze, birds chirping, the quiet company of my dog, and this lovely view:
(I'm not being sarcastic when I say lovely...if you don't agree, all I can say is: 1) the picture doesn't capture it and 2) it grows on you. :) )

Currently, my dad, Josiah and Jonathan are changing a tire on the Mercury. Which reminds me that Josiah now has his driver's license and I'm still adjusting to the fact that he can drive himself all over town. Without an adult. Oh, wait...he IS an adult. OK, still adjusting to that fact, too.

Currently, I'm soaking up every calm quiet home moment I can get because our summer is shifting into full gear, which means 8 crazy weeks of non-stop action for me between House of Faith, a church mission trip, House of Faith, my brother Caleb being home for his after-deployment visit (yay!), House of Faith, VBS (which I am NOT directing this year!) and House of Faith. Oh, did I mention House of Faith?!?!

Currently, I still love my job and all the chaotic beauty it adds to my life. I love that every day is different and there is no telling what any one day might hold. I love that we have the freedom and even the expectation to let the Holy Spirit take control of our moments and days, that we are people-oriented more than task-oriented, and that stopping to pray in our busiest moments is considered normal. I love being part of a team that works with excellence for excellence because we serve the Excellent One. I love working in an environment where no job is really thankless for long because everyone encourages and builds up those around them. I love that we are all about JESUS, knowing Him and making Him known. And...I am also thrilled with the fact that this summer, we actually have an "administrative intern", which means I get to share my work with a lovely young lady that is so far taking to all the paperwork/data entry like a duck to water and is going to help make this summer the best ever!! :)

Currently, my top four favorite songs are: 
Broken Hallelujah (by the Afters)
Glorious Unfolding (by Steven Curtis Chapman)
Fix My Eyes (by for King & Country)
King of My Heart (by Love & the Outcome)

Currently, I am constantly blown away by the reality of God's love--its height, depth, width and breadth; its reality; its presence in every detail of my life; the outrageous price Jesus paid to pour it out on me; the way Scripture continually speaks of it; the way the writers of Scripture obviously stood in awe of it; the way I am called to love like that.

Currently, I am  seriously missing my ridiculously adorable nieces and nephew, who were just here last week for a visit. Rachel seems to be finally figuring out the "Sister" thing, which thrills my heart to no end. Brooke, my oldest niece, nicknamed me "Sister" a couple years ago, and I hoped it would stick; there's been some confusion for Rachel, since she calls Brooke "Sissy"; but there is hope!! Raylan is just the most precious baby boy EVER (except Jesus, I guess); he doesn't say much except "hi", "no", and "yeah!", which he exclaims with great excitement every time he gives a high-five. It was rumored that he also says "Mommy" and "Daddy", but I never heard those words from him. All in all, they are sooooo darling and have completely captured my heart. Of course.

And last...currently, I need to finish this up and go inside and finish the game of "Dots" I was playing with my Daddy. And then I need to go to bed early. Because tomorrow starts another super busy week!!
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