it has been awhile

I keep meaning to post... but I just can't seem to find the words to put down here. Bekah was here and it was so great to see her. When I took her to the airport and said goodbye it felt like a shock that she was leaving. I was somehow not prepared for that. strange.

It was special to be able to go to Karin's wedding in Switzerland. I understood some of what the pastor was saying. It was about love. go figure. :-)

we met Karin when she came to the states in 2003 for a few months. She has become a dear friend and I treasure that I could be at her wedding to Stefan. I am excited for you two!!!!

Speaking of weddings. I am missing my friend Jamie's wedding today. It is strange.... this is a major life event of a dear friend that I am not able to be a part of. I have alternately shed tears, prayed for them and smiled thinking about them today. Jamie and Mikey... may you fall more in love with the Lord as you fall more in love with each other!


This past week I was in the UK for a conference. I met many amazing women but one in particular was special. Karen is the wife of one of the Atheletes in Action staff in Northern Ireland. Yes... Dierdre... Northern Ireland... loved the accent. :-) Want to hear how God did this? :-) we arrived at the airport an hour apart and when I met her, I felt that God was saying.. you need to know her. Then we got put in rooms next to each other, picked each other's names as secret angels for the conference and were put in the same small group too. We share some similar life experiences but more than that.. she has a sweet spirit and I love that I found another new friend!

The Lord used this conference to refresh my soul and I am SO grateful!

Well... I will have another birthday on Tuesday. Strange to not have Bekah or Tiana here to plan a big party for me. :-) I appreciate you guys!!!! :-)

okay, I think I will stop now. I should go to bed.