5 Things

1.  Hello Monday.  And we were greeted by a croup stricken kid.  I’m an old pro with croup…Hudson was Mr. Croup himself, but since Amon has his special little heart I knew there would be steroids no matter what.  So we’ve already hit up the doctor and run about 1000 errands.  He’s a champ.  And when you’re a champ sometimes your mother lets you eat a full size Kit-Kat solo without sharing before lunch.  These are my strong suits.

2.  This weekend Josh Kelley and myself attended an 80s murder mystery party.  And yes you did read that correctly.  It was insanely fun.  I could have 80s partied all night long.  I loved mostly 3 things A) Every single person was dressed full on 80s.  There were no half way costumes.  B) Everyone was all in on the mystery solving, roll playing and dance party that broke out to all your favorite 80s music.  The.Best.  And C) Marcie and Nick, who hosted, speak the language of hospitality.  Major love for their big ole’ welcoming hearts.

(Please take note of Josh Kelley’s strategic mustache. Bahahahaha)

3.  Spring feels like it has officially arrived, but I’m afraid Spring’s just being a tease.  The weather has been crazy good and bright and warm.  I’ve warn flip-flops for 3 days straight.  I so wish that warm sun would hang around, but alas.

4.  This morning I started praying differently.  My eyes feel a bit new and my perspective feels fresh.  I’ve always prayed based on what I desire from God…what I want Him to do or give me.  I’ve been quite selfish.  And still am, but I have the desire to change…beginning with my prayers.  Loved our sermon last night so much.  I want to trust Him with the plan He has for me…His plan for our family…His plan for our littlest…His plan for her parents…because He is faithful…because He fulfills…because He says the deals not off…He finishes what He starts.  I’ve had an extra pep in my step today basking in His faithfulness.

5.  And this.  This, this, this.

“Loving God includes loving people; you’ve got to love both.” 1 John 4:21

It’s not half way.  It’s crazy hard.  It’s not always easy.  I fall flat on face most days, but this is Jesus.  If I want to live a life like His, then this is at the center of it.  The oldest, most consistent, biggest love of all.  A constant prayer and a constant battle to love others; The essence of who He is.  Love is worth the fight.

Hope your week is off to a good start.  Thanks for stopping by.  You are far too kind to read my ramblings, but thank you.  Here’s to a great week.

Happy Monday.