#82

today was a particularly bad day. mostly sad, a little heartbreaking and entirely unbearable. which means it is particularly important that I find the things I'm thankful for:

1. my church (i've been totally blessed by michael hildalgo's unique, fresh + powerful perspective. every sunday i feel like i could just keep on sitting and listening until the sun goes down. i'd just need some light snacks here and there.)

2. reading the beginning of mark 10: 21 'jesus looked at him and loved him' i've read this story so many times and have never seen that beautiful little phrase. (have you?!)

3. an extra long walk from our parking spot to church because of a race that blocked a major road. i love walking. nothing quiets my mind + heart quite like a good walk. impromptu walks are even better. not to mention that the sun was new + bright and the air was perfectly cool.

in contrast, this was a particularly good day.

(our 1 year anniversary trip to the moutains)

bad days arn't bad. they're just unpleasant.
i made it through and now i whole heartedly welcome my pillow.

#81 chill

{my favorite fall pics}

i'm grateful for the chill in the air yesterday. teeth chattering. the collar of my chunky cardigan unfolded to protect my neck from the icy wind. arms crossed and locked against my chest in a desperate attempt to stay warm. grateful that God is moving everyone indoors again for a while to teach us about change + cycle and how very capable we are of adapting and enjoying it; even how refreshed + cleansing change can be.