Routines

Every Tuesday, Elizabeth and I pretty much do the same run together. I mapped it out here so you can see the route. As I was running this morning, I thought about these kind of routines that are predictable and comforting- like putting on your favorite pair of sweats or eating your favorite meal with people you love around the table.  I don't have to think much at all when I run this route, but I just throw on my running tights, roll out the door, and I go on autopilot. There's nothing quite like the gift of being able to have a sweet routine like this with the comfort of a dear friend each week when we talk about the sorrows and joys and the celebrations and disappointments we've encountered since our last time we got to catch up. 

I was praying for you today that you would have some of these routines that anchor you through the week--- whether that be comfort food, time with Stella, a bedtime routine, a hug from your mom or dad, or the assurance that you are so loved from those near and far.