Hello my amazing people's!
Just the other day I had the honor of being a part of an amazing wedding! My dear friend Kaytlin married a wonderful man named bob (couple name: Kabob) and I can truly say God had been molding them into who they are today for their soulmate, eachother. Earlier this year my close friend Marissa was married to her perfect man, Andrew. Once again, I was blessed to participate in the wedding and even CRIED (if you really knew me you'd know I RARELY cry). I am overwhelemed by the gift of marriage God has given my friends, what a beautiful thing!
Picture 1: Kabob's wedding. Hunter and I exiting from the ceremony. RAD outfitts. .
Picture 2: Marissa's wedding reception with amazing & long time friends!
I also had a couple friends who recently had the blessing of having a little precious soul enter into their world (aka a BABY!) So happy for them both and I know God is going to equip them to be wonderful and caring mothers.
Since my route has been changed to July I've been feeling "stuck." School and a job were at a standstill and things were not smoothly falling into place like I'd hoped. While my friends were celebrating awesome new changs in their life, I was feeling confused and stressed about what the heck God was doing in mine. Over the last 24 hours, through blatantly seeing his love in the live's of my awesome friends, God has radically changed my heart. I will do my best to make this simple and sweet (also try and attempt to adequatley explain my ADHD mind).
- As my legit friend, "suga free" Brady reminded me, "Blessings come in disguises" (TRUTH)
- Not "having it together" can be the most challenging, hardest and MOST rewarding experience for your relationship with God and overall character.
- I have been constantly questioning God and his plan over the last couple weeks. What an amazing God who knows my heart, see's my distrust for him and still loves me, wanting to give me his BEST! Food for thought: If it were any other relationship, the man would have dumped me, telling me I had MAJOR trust issues. Thank goodness God is no ordinary man!
- It's easy to fall into America's trap of the "ultimate dream" aka job, education and security. I majorily had to readjust where my value lied and what truly mattered to me.
- God used this opportunity to show me the wonderful, amazing supportive family that I have! It's during the hardest times that those who truly love and support you SHINE.
I will cut myself off dear friends because this is the beginning of a LONG list. I will just end with this, when times get tough and our weakness is apparent for all to see, LET IT SHIINE. Cling to the ones who can truly pick you up on your feet, God + Family + Friends (BEST COMBO EVER). Don't be afraid to be vulnerable and don't harden your heart towards God because He can only bring you whats good!
"Without counsel plans fail, but with advisors they succeed." -Proverbs 15:22
One thing God has taught me, don't try to handle life on your own, let go of that pride. I have it, you have it, we all have it. It only keeps us from experiencing relationships at their best!
Thank you times a million for your prayers dear friends.
Your desperately needy friend,
Ellie
