Celebrate!

Listen to this and celebrate the awesome healing that only grace can bring.

I'm feeling it today.

God is good.

"A broken and contrite heart, I will not despise."

I've been listening to the new Tenth Avenue North album called "The Light Meets the Dark" while working, and this song in particular stood out to me. This band has a great way of sharing the message. God needs our pain, hurt, and honesty to truly love us. Wow.

Take a listen, and if you like this, I guarantee you'll dig the rest of the album.

Don't say goodbye, don't say hello 

We're just standing on the surface 

Don't say alright, don't say I know 

I promise it's not worth it 

I want to know who you are 

Even if you're falling apart 

Reach in and touch your scars 

And all the shame you've kept in your heart 

'Cause it's not enough 

It's not enough just to say that we're okay 

I need your hurt, I need your pain 

It's not love any other way 

Let's not pretend, stop your parade 

Trying to convince me 

That you're alright and everything's ok 

Do you even know me?

'Cause I already know who you are 

And all things that kept us apart 

So reach in and touch My scars 

and know the price I paid for your heart 

'Cause it's not enough 

It's not enough just to say that we're okay 

I need your hurt I need your pain 

It's not love any other way 

A broken and contrite heart I will not despise 

Come as you are and I won't close my eyes 

I won't close my eyes 

'Cause it's not enough 

It's not enough just to say that we're okay 

I need your hurt I need your pain 

It's not love any other way 

'Cause it's not enough

It's not enough just to say that you're okay 

You needed my hurt, you needed my pain 

It's not love any other way  

Best. Wedding. Ever.

I traveled to Neenah, Wisconsin, this weekend to celebrate the wedding of two great friends, and wow, did we have a blast!  Here are some favorite moments from the day.

The bridesmaid bouquets were gorgeous!

On the party bus after bridal party pics.

The beautiful bride!

We definitely had the best entrance into the reception... hands down.

Jeff and I literally tore up the dance floor!

Reunited with Jessicita!

I ♥ G-Phis!

Accountability

A good friend recently blogged about starting a health kick, and after my "Amen!" comment, we've become somewhat of accountability partners for a healthier outlook on life.  Today, she texted me to start the day:  "Today starts the healthy mindset. :) Let us be deliberate with our calories and energetic with our steps!"

Thanks so much for the encouragement! Here's to many more deliberate and mindful days!

Yum!

Why is frozen pizza so delicious? 

Tonight, I enjoyed Red Baron's Four Cheese Pizza... Just the thing I was craving on a Friday night in.  Now, I hate to know what is in this, but I'll just take it as my Friday night celebration for good eating all week.

This afternoon, I had the most delicious sandwich- inspired by a co-worker.  I toasted some bread with cheese in a toaster oven and then topped it with tomato and avocado.  With a little salt and pepper, it was a refreshing and tasty mid-day meal.

Healing Begins

Am I Boring?

I tried to be "cool" and find a new background for my blog.  Something exciting and fresh, but this is what I ended up with.  Boring, right?

Well, maybe instead, I'll try to think of it as... simple. basic. straightforward. uncomplicated.

Here's to trying new adventures, but still reminding myself that simple and uncomplicated is my preferred way.