sister.

sister I love you. I hope you know how much I've always loved and adored you. When we were little, I wanted to be just like you. I wanted to be a part of the babysitters club that you and your friends started in the backyard. And I wanted one of those beautiful pencils that you got if you were a babysitter. I wanted a day bed like you. And I put my stuffed animals in my window seat just like you. I remember when you fell in love with the Nelson brothers. I did too. We had their cassette tape and tried to get them to play it at Flippos one time. And we went to their concert at the mid state fair and I fell asleep. And then we both got their poster and I had dad put mine up above my bed just how you did. I think you liked the brother with the straight blonde hair and I liked the one with the more flowy hair. haha and I remember I would always end up liking whatever candy or ice cream flavor you picked better than mine. So I would pick it next time.

I found this love letter that I wrote you when I was six.






And then I found this sweet goodness.

blessed.

I know I always over-sentimentalize “this past year”, but I just can’t get over how much can happen in the span of one year. Interestingly, this final week of camp correlates with the first week of orientation for my nursing job last year. Wow. I had no idea what was in store. The transitions, disappointments, confusion, clarity, joy. I still have a lot to figure out. But I am so hopeful. And filled with so much gratitude and love. My heart is very full and I can’t even imagine what kind of adventures are next. I am blessed.

one sweet world.

I am living in a beautiful place, surrounded by some of the most beautiful people I have ever met. Last night we had a fashion show here at camp where the campers got to dress up however they wanted and strut their stuff. It is so sweet. They totally own the runway. They are wonderful and uninhibited and just beautiful. I love watching their faces shine as they take the stage and everyone cheers.

note to self: be less inhibited. It's way fun.

surprise!

So much can happen in the span of one year.
I would never have guessed that I would be here, now.
Life is so clever, such a trickster.

disciple

"This is what I am telling you my sweet but very dumb followers. Love each other the way that I have loved you. You know how I love you? Yeah, do that. To each other. And to everyone else too. If you do this, others will understand that you are my followers. And maybe they will want to share in this love too."
John 13:35 (alw)

Love means more in practice than in theory.
This little disciple has practicing to do.