Waiting For Our Promise...

Have you ever stood in a place of worship, with your eyes closed, listening to the soundtrack of heartfelt praise?  It is in moments like these that I am reminded of Our Promise.

Waiting is crucially painful.  My heart desperately wants to know why so much time has passed, and yet I know the Father sees far beyond my concept of time.

Friends come and go, never knowing how to handle such fragility while "doing life" with us.  Only the strongest stay and bless us with encouragement.

Prayers seem never ending. Knees imprint's the floor. Tears seep into the alter as our heads are bent. Still Praying.

Strangers with dreams interpreting our future. Unsettling at times and yet fortunate enough to know we believe in a Heavenly Father who still whispers to us.

Anger and hurt is suppressed at the oddest times.  Only those who know of the pain we feel, are able to look into the depths of our soul and know, with just one look.

The odd comfort of a tattoo, symbolizing two individuals complete by marriage, but empty as they wait for their "little ones" to fill their lives.  Nine spaces of hope available to fulfill The Promise given to us....

Saying Goodbye to Georgia

As we tried our best to prolong the sad goodbyes coming our way, we decided to head off on one more excursion.  Packed into the "party van," we made a stop at Dunkin Doughnuts AND Chick-fil-A, and ended up at a wonderful little dam site whose name has slipped our minds. A walk with loved ones in nature is something to never take for granted.  Cool waters reflecting the sun, jagged rocks poking through the surface, willowy trees spotting the shore, and birds songs mixed with laughter, creates a once-in-a-lifetime symphony you will never experience again.

As the sun's rays began to heat the day, we knew it was time that we should be on our way.  Luggage packed and plans made, one last look and gratitude relayed. We bowed our heads in prayer to let Georgia know how much we cared.  Though our friends may be miles away, this was a friendship created to last until the end of days. 

Stone Mountain

It's always interesting when individuals find themselves befriending others completely different then themselves with different taste, style, and fitness levels. Yet, we seem to have some common thread amongst us to think we could tackle Stone Mountain.  

Bjorn, Eric, Renee, Matt, Ashley, Nick, and Kassie

Stone Mountain is 825 feet tall and covers 583 acres. The top of the mountain is 1,683 feet above sea level. The entire carved surface of the Memorial Carving measures three acres, larger than a football field. The carving of the three men towers 400 feet above the ground, measures 90 by 190 feet, and is recessed 42 feet into the mountain.  The Memorial Carving depicts three Confederate heroes of the Civil War: Confederate President Jefferson Davis, General Robert E. Lee and Lt. General Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson.

The view of Atlanta, Georgia from Stone mountain is absolutely stunning.  The vastness of the world right before your very eyes is breathtaking-or it may be the altitude.  Whatever the reason, it reminds us once again at our Abba's creativity and joy He must feel when we take time to appreciate His handy work-even those who walk beside us.