on and on and the lights come and go.

"the soul is healed by being with the children"

- English proverb

"the fence,

oh it is just there to

keep the people
who can't handle it

out."

Today I was looking at pictures from last year, and i was reminded of the fall. and cross country season, and most specifically our trip to louisville, kentucky. i think it was our favorite trip - the leaves were all turned, and there were rolling hills and crisp air...and it was also where we stopped at the kentucky state line and snuck into an old horse track and...

ran like animals.

it made me really really really excited for this fall. oh the adventures to come.

[as if i am not already stoked.]

so let me think what has been going on in life here lately in podunk cantonment...

actually, quite a lot.

the wear and tear of the nannying front has set in,

but there is nothing more rewarding than investing in the children.

Zahria is teaching me quite the patience, and i absolutely love her love.

i've also been busy climbing trees, leading Bible studies, reading and learning about "Calvinism," preparing for the hall, running, swimming, karaoke with good company, driving too much, and watching the world cup...hey USA...we can take a tie! yes.

current reads: "There are No Children here" and the book of EXODUS

current song on replay: "Chicago" (acoustic) by Mat Kearney

OH! mae mae, fletch, and j-julian made a gulf coast appearance.

it was quite nice having some Covenant spirit down here.

"we're at war!" Ephesians 6.

i know you'll come for me. and i'll be here on my knees.

Three weeks I'll be in Asheville, NC. which really excites me.

other things I really like right now: watermelon. and more watermelon.

things i do not really like right now: tarballs and oil. and becca going away soon :[

and...its beautiful outside, so i must go kayak. all day.

thank you God for the sun. the ocean. your love.

- Stephanie