Question of the Day

Last year on October 29, David and I started our "question of the day" messages. Each day, for a year (of course we've missed some days here and there) we've taken turns asking a question of the day. Our questions have been completely random, like:
'what is your favorite meal?'
'if you could meet a famous person, who would it be?' and
'what is your favorite childhood memory?'

of course there have been some really crazy ones too, like: 'if you were a zombie, which body part what would you eat first? (bet you can guess which one of us came up with that one...)

It's been a great experience and I have loved getting to know random and crazy things about David that I might not have otherwise known.

So, yay, for the one year anniversary of question of day!!!

David

Growing up there were several men that I really admired - friends of the family, men in my church, or wherever. Now, I know this might sound weird, but it is true that I was blessed with great men in my life. One thing I love about David is how he is a mixture of all of these great men and great qualities.

He has my daddy's ability to wrap me up in a big bear hug and make me feel safe.
He has Terry Hugo's sense of humor.
He has Jerome's dependence on guidance from the Spirit.
He has my grandaddy's patience.
He has Wes' gentle and quiet nature.
He has Jamie's love of Hebrew.

I am a very blessed woman.

LOST

So LOST is starting back up in January; I am so excited!!!

Sad news is that we will get a few episodes in January and then have to wait to March for the rest.... because of the Winter Olympics.

Check it out here!

Yummy!!!

I found this recipe in my Real Simple magazine awhile ago and have been dying to make them!!!

So last week when I was at home, I set to it!
It is a great recipe and SO delicious!

For the recipe, go here:
http://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/browse-all-recipes/pumpkin-cupcakes-with-cream-cheese-frosting-00000000021359/

Music To Our Hearts

October 8th marked the 8th anniversary of the death of my good, good friend Paula.

I wasn't able be at home in Houston to go visit her grave that day, so David and I went last weekend when I was home. I brought my sweet friend a rose and remembered the wonderful and loyal friend that she was.

I remember a friend who wanted to be a doctor
I remember a friend who marched in the band.
I remember a friend who played basketball.
I remember a friend who loved deeply and well.
I remember a friend who was always inclusive.
I remember a friend who found great joy in singing.
I remember a friend who hurt, who struggled.
I remember a friend who died.
I remember her Savior, who sweet Paula walked with and now lives and abides with.

new things

I started a new Bible study tonight at church. I am really excited to get to know these women and walk with them over the next few weeks. Already tonight I see how they love each other well and I am excited to get to know them, and to study the Bible with them. They are all older than me, all either mothers and/or grandmothers. But I look forward from learning from them, from their places in life, and from what God is teaching them.

I want to learn, Lord.
Teach me to know you in a real and authentic way.
Speak to me what you want for me life.
Give me the ears to hear what you have to say.
Then give me the strength and boldness to do what you are calling me to.
I love you, Lord.

Soul Friends

Soul friends, or as Christy and Katie would call it: 'peculiar treasures.'

This is the friend that knows you so well. The friend that no matter how long you've been away, you can still pick up right where you left off. This is the friend that knows your good days, and your bad days.This is the friend that you will know forever.

I don't know how I got lucky enough to have so many of these friends, but I did. Lisa Lund is one of them, and Lisa Lund came to visit me this weekend :)

We ate Italian food at Baris, hit the dollar spot at Target, got Lisa acclimated to the Waco water, watched ALIAS, ooh-ed and ah-ed over scrapbook paper, jammed to new tunes, cooked tacos, studied at Common Grounds, delighted in ice cream, talked for hours, and had loads of fun.

Thank you friend.
It was great to see you.

Hope

We wait in hope for the Lord; he is our help and our shield.
In him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in his holy name.
May your unfailing love rest upon us, O Lord, even as we put our hope in you.

Psalm 33:20-22