Ecuador,

I'll see you {so so so so} soon!

Sincerely, Jilian.

Who: My favorite people on Earth

What: Mission trip

Where: Ecuador

When: Tomorrow

Why: God wants us to.

My feelings towards all of this? Awesome, can't wait.

Little Bit 'a Wisdom

Two and a half months ago my grandma died, on my birthday nonetheless. I couldn't tell you why, but I felt really ashamed to grieve about it. I felt like I needed to force myself to find joy out of the whole situation. Talking to a friend the next day, I apologized to him for being "out of it" because I felt bad that I wasn't able to put on a happy front. I was expecting an, "Oh it's fine, don't worry about it" or maybe, "I understand". He responded with "Jesus wept too." I couldn't imagine a better response. Comforting beyond my vocabulary.

Marissa Galvez, I've been unfair.

Meet Jilian.

God's Composition

I love them.

Wednesday Night Baking!

& then this happened.

pizza sauce?

So yesterday one of my friends and I were sitting in her kitchen talking about the things that high school kids do for fun. She brought up a point; that most of these things aren't by the world's standards, "good". Kind of a disappointing realization, yeah? At least for some of us. Remember when we were seven and the summers seemed like they would never end and pretty much anything would entertain us for hours? I'd love to be seven again.

p.s. This will entertain you for hours. 

AwkwardFamilyPhotos.com

The color palette God chose when He created the world amazes me. 

I am thankful for color.

You know that "I'm confused and irritable because I just woke up from a four hour nap on a way-too-humid summer day" mood? I know all about that mood. Just sayin'.

Sometimes I get  frustrated that I don't know exactly where I'm going and how i'll end up in life. I don't think I'm the only one that feels this way either, but as long as we know who were following, I think were good to go. Wherever that may be. Thats my tidbit for the day.

Just some blissful listenin'.

http://stream.bandofhorses.com/

________ is God's original masterpiece.

The heavens declare the glory of God;
the skies proclaim the work of His hands.

Psalm 19:1

God,

You really go above and beyond. Thank you.

A Meaningful Inheritance

Great Grandma's Bible {top, 1896}

Grandma's Bible {bottom, 1932}

Furby? Is that you?

Oh no, its just Marissa Galvez.

p.s. she's wonderful.

Now for some of the greater things that I'm thankful for.

God

Grace

My Brother & Parents

Forgiveness

Second Chances

Jr. High Students

Home

Amazing Friends with amazing faith

Smiles

Influential people

The ability to grow and learn

Unsurpassable opportunities

My Bible [deserves to go in both categories.]

My Grandpa, My Muse

The little things I'm thankful for.

My Bible

Sunflowers

Strawberries

Hikes

Turquoise jewelry

Herbal tea

Writing

Vocabulary

Inspirational people

People who could use some inspiration

Sushi

Pacific Coast Highway

Prayer

Disposable cameras

Bike rides

Good movies

Waves

The feeling after accomplishing something

The seasons

Being alone

Warm blankets

Vintage pocket watches

The hard times

Monsoons

Mellow music

Homegrown apricots

Faithful people

Loose jeans

Recipe books

Fanny packs

Crescent moons

Great quotes

Socks

Rain

Live music

Colorado

Half shower half baths = Shaths

Sunrises

Campfire

High waisted shorts

Glitter

The smell of beach air

Poetry

Oxfords

Those people who can always make you smile

Time

The difference between true joy and happiness

Dogs

Gapped teeth

Calligraphy

Honest people

The ability to surrender myself to a higher power

Each day

Spontaneity

Journals

Vintage clothing patterns

Air conditioning in the summer
Matching old couples

Belts

Good conversations

Peanut butter

People who will hold a door open for you

Surprises

Smells that bring back good memories

My plain brown eyes that have yet to come across countless other things to be thankful for.