As a final hoo-rah before going back to school, and in celebration of a dear friend's birthday, I was able to spend a fun weekend in a family cabin upon the outskirts of a very small town (It didn't even have a Walmart. It was crazy!). The food was great, the laughs were ringing, and the smiles were plentiful. Honestly, before this, my break had been one in which I spent much time working on a few things for speech, doing some writing of my own, and spending memorable moments with my family. This tiny escape into a quiet - well, quiet before we arrived - cabin was a great way to let loose before the routine of school kicked back in again. But it also ushered in a hurdle of insecurity that I'm still staring down, determined to completely clear for good; outward beauty. The birthday girl's mother ordered a classy backdrop, one that we could use to create our own silly photoshoot. Messing around with the cut-outs of tiaras and mustaches, we took picture after pictu...
The great thing about stories is that we all have one to tell, and each one presents something a little special. I hope that sharing mine can encourage, offer reflection, or maybe simply pass the time. I hope you enjoy the tales that God has placed upon my heart to tell.