I read this early this morning, and I thought it was so perfect for my prayer for you today. It's been a long year with Covid-19, with lockdowns, with so many things delayed, with challenging family dynamics at times, with school being different, and whatever else comes to mind when you look back at this crazy year. As you look ahead to things getting more and more "back to normal," I am praying for you to have this "glory-strength" to stick it out for the long haul. Just like the picture I shared with you the other day from the Jesus Storybook Bible , may you turn to God and run to Him with everything that comes your way with this strength God give you. p.s. Verse 12 is good to take with you too: "It is strength that endures the unendurable and spills over into joy, thanking the Father who makes us strong enough to take part in everything bright and beautiful that he has for us."
Anna has been working on a senior project choreographing dances to two songs, and I got to see her run through of them in the studio yesterday. We were brainstorming where we will film the final dances and thought about a spot on UW campus and a spot by the Arboretum, so I charted my run this morning to be able to scout them out for her. grassy area near UW-- while we don't want to have the random vehicle there, we hope that we can use this spot! beautiful grassy area by Lake WA near the Arboretum This whole idea of scouting a place out reminded me of this verse from Deuteronomy 31:8 that says, "The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged." May you know that God does indeed go before you in your life, and may this bring you peace, comfort, and hope for the days ahead.
Today, Jason and I went for a run in the neighborhood down to Lake Union, and then we patched a route back through lots of construction that is happening in the UDistrict. One street was so loud with bulldozers and other equipment that I wished I had earplugs, and there were other streets we ran by peeking into lots where the construction crew had excavated an entire block to create underground parking for a new building that would be going up. Living in this neighborhood so close to the university has meant that we have seen an amazing amount of change over the last 9 years we have lived here. While this was not my most favorite scenic route (as the hillsides covered in purple in the park right now fill my bucket more), it was a powerful reminder of how quickly things can change in a neighborhood. I was thinking about you and this next season of being a teenager and how much will change. You are already taller than your mom, and I imagine that you are going to j...
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