Tuesday, March 20, 2012

4 Blessed

There are certain people in your life that just make your heart overflow. . . 
I was so blessed to see two of them this past weekend.
I drove to central Texas on my own.
It is so rare for me to go on a road trip without Nate. . . 
we are always together when we go out of town. . . 
and I love that. . . 
sweet times in the car . 
but this weekend. . . 
I went by myself. 
radio blaring. . .
stopping at every czech store, farmers market,
buying kolaches and strawberry rubarb preserves. . . 
Pulling off the road to capture wild flowers. . . 
even though pictures don't do the seas of yellow justice.
Spring time in Texas. . . 
celebrating new life
and rejoicing about the new life in both of my sweet friend's lives. . .
I went with the intent to bless others. . .
but instead left with my own heart bursting at the seams. . .
thankful, hopeful, and blessed.

 I got to spend time with this little one . . .
 Certain people just fall into parenthood without a seconds thought. . .
that is how Erin and Sam are. . .
already pros at something they have only been experiencing for a couple weeks.
Tears streamed down my face as I watched the video of the grandparents meeting Juliet for the first time. . .
 Juliet, who so many have prayed over for months.
Memories of college came pouring back . . .
but different now. . .
as I talked to Erin while she was putting her makeup on. . .
like so many times before. . .
but this time with her daughter in my arms.
As I told her when we first met, "I KNEW we were going to be great friends" and I am thankful for being so right.

and I got to see another precious one, rejoicing with her in the new life that is in her
and I got to meet these sweet ones
I entered Casey's with cupcakes in hand
immediately causing chaos as I only fueled Aiden's excitement with cries of "Aiden's cake, Aiden's cake"
hugs for sweet Ainsleigh and big kisses from Macy and Ellie!
I knew I loved Casey's kids because they were hers. . . 
but I loved them even more when within minutes of walking through the door, Ainsleigh fed me icing and Aiden licked me on the cheek like Macy had. . . 
that was all it took. . . 
I was obsessed! :-) 
 I have so many memories of sweet cuddles to hold on to until I get to hug those little ones again.
And Casey. . .
I just have to say I left her presence "filled up" with love.
(no other words will justify our time together)

I went to central Texas . . . food in hand, encouragement ready, wanting to bless . . . 
but God is good. . . 
and His timing and plans are perfect
He wanted me to be blessed,
he wanted me to have my heart overflowing with love for my two amazing friends,
he wanted me shaking my head with thanksgiving for such godly women he placed in my life.
"it is the Lord who goes before you . . . " Deuteronomy 31: 8
God is good. All the time.
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4 comments:

  1. This is such a beautiful post, Elizabeth! I know Erin is so incredibly blessed by your friendship. I am thrilled you got to meet Juliet! She is such a great gift from the Lord!

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  2. So glad you had a great trip!!! You were blessed, but you also blessed your friends with YOUR presence!

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  3. what a blessing friends are indeed!! and how sweet casey's children are saying aiden's cake. i remember reading her blog saying how much her sweet little boy loved cake

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  4. You got to meet Casey and family! That must have been kind of like meeting celebrities. :) But I'm sure it was such a blessing. She seems SO sweet.

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