Hopeful

I'm going to see Mark soon. Its been a tough couple of months for the both of us. Through this time he has remained strong, patient, and faithful, and I haven't. It is an unspoken fact that our situation is harder when he's not playing. Its harder for me because I don't get a tangible reminder of why we are apart when watching his games. Its harder for him because its frustrating to not be playing and its frustrating we aren't there with him when he is down. I don't want to speak too soon, but I think Mark will be taking the field again. Dags and I are making a quick trip to Dallas to be there for him. I don't know the words to describe how excited my heart is. I do know that I have made it this far because of Mark's faith and hopefulness. 

"And though a man might prevail against one who is alone, two will withstand him-a threefold cord is not quickly broken." 

Ecclesiastes 4:12

And how perfectly does Dagny's book put it into words: 

"But my heart doesn't stay sad. Like springtime after winter, the sun comes out again. My heart grows tall, like a plant reaching toward the sky. This is when my heart is hopeful."

Sunsets on 30A

I pray we take the time to watch every sunset on 30A before our sun moves west for the summer.

And God called the dry land Earth, and the gathering together of the waters He called Seas. and God saw that it was good. 

If you didn't notice, Billy is in love. 

Waking up to Dags.



I posted awhile ago here about waking up to Dagny. It was such a sweet time then. The other day I heard her happily chatting in her room after a long nap. I went in to find her up on her knees peering out the window. There was nothing but wind in the trees and a sunny day that she could of been watching so intently. As Mary Kate says, "joy unspeakable." And waking up with Dagny continues to be my favorite thing.

  

5 Little Things...



We had a uniform inspection for our summer whites last week. While getting them ready made my week a little more stressful, its nice to put the uniform on every once in awhile. I wear scrubs to work every day and most of my co-workers joke about my lack of military bearing and appearance. Putting them on and going through inspections reminds me that I am, and proud to be, a Navy Nurse. It also made my week that I got the "outstanding" for the second inspection in a row. Because I had to leave the house at 4 am to get ready for the inspection, Dagny came with me and loved everything shiny about my uniform.





This is always a summer go to lunch or snack. Crisp romaine hearts, thick cut premium roast beef, goat cheese, the most extra virgin olive oil, cracked black pepper and salt. done. yum. This week I ate it and then shortly after munched on a warm fresh baguette that I soaked up the rest of the olive oil with. But yummy bread makes my week every week. 





Dagny is pulling up on everything. While my coffee view is sweeter, the ritual is a little more hectic. 

I got an entire box of these Seaside citrus candles for free! I love burning candles, but my taste in smell goods seems to be expensive. They aren't always at the top of my "to buy" list but I always want them to be. I am constantly stingy on burning time making them last as long as possible. I have been burning these candles every second. It is the cleanest, freshest, and most guiltless scent perfect for my kitchen. Thanks Pa.





I know I've said this before, but my mornings off are sacred and more precious than gold. I typically leave Dagny in her room content with a toy while I make breakfast or coffee or clean. Now I'll leave her, but a few minutes later she makes her way out of her room, across the dining room and into the kitchen. Talking, smiling, determined the entire way. Thank you Dagny.