c-tine's day off ...

this has been a whirlwind day full of people i love & reveling in God's goodness, so i haven't exactly had time to write. but i was able to capture some of the moments ...

after sleeping in a bit, i got to pound out a few miles with a dear friend - "on life's long road we're blessed to find, a kindred heart with matching stride."

after that, i met up with the boys i used to nanny for lunch at the park. i seriously cannot believe how big they've gotten! and it never fails to melt my heart when they say my name ...


next i had to stop at walmart to grab a few things and was beyond delighted to discover that after being up to over $2 each for quite some time, avocados are now back to 60 cents a piece ... bring on the guacamole! i love knowing that even my delight over something so small brings delight to God.


that was followed by an appointment with the pulmonologist and, big surprise, christine is a mystery! more labs run and a ct scan scheduled. continued prayers for answers and healing appreciated.

but then i got to go to bobbie's dairy dip for an early dinner with michelle! i hadn't been in so long, and knew that she was the only one in nashville who could truly appreciate its significance. everyone should check them out - they have amazing burgers & shakes!


that was followed by some time at vanderbilt children's hospital to visit with troy & sara perry, and their sweet baby justice - i wore my 'too blessed to be stressed' shirt today just for them. justice was born september 30th and has been in the hospital ever since with serious heart issues. they are fighting an uphill battle, but they are fighting on their knees. watch for them on fox 17 news tomorrow night. and you can follow their story here: pray for justice micah perry. especially be praying tonight, as they hit some bumps right after i left.


finally, since i don't have school again tomorrow, i was able to go to emanate - grace center's young adult worship service. i've really missed being able to go, and tonight was a divinely timed reminder to honor God by trusting Him in BIG ways.


days like today make me even more grateful for my job -

don't take a single day for granted. take delight in each light filled hour! (ecclesiastes 11:8)