treasures

I won't even bother to say it's been awhile.
It's ridiculous...
But I needed time. Time to grow. Time to heal and time to refocus on what I treasure.

I treasure family, getting to spend time with my family this summer has truly been one of the greatest joys. I love seeing them for who they are, for being able to share long walks and breakfasts with my sweet sister. For finding that my little brother grew up when I wasn't looking and learning what it's like to be friends with my awe inspiring parents. I am blessed.

pretty much where our whole summer was spent. fixing up this beauty! 

I treasure life. I love living things because they remind me of my own humanity. As I sit here with my brand spankin' new kitten helping me type this post I see how true this is.
DS[;''[ <--- courtesy of Fitwilliam. Fitz for short.

still sporting his battle scars from his encounter with a car. obviously he's pretty spunky.

I treasure God's grace. For I am wretched and he somehow knows exactly how to prod my growth and  increase my dependence on his precious and undeserved love.

I treasure new beginnings.

I treasure doing the "backwards" thing, because it's teaches me to make me own path and don't look back.

I am blessed beyond measure in what I have been given. Here's to treasuring all that makes your life worth living.