Road trips of Reason

a little road trip music to set the mood.

That reason, however, may not be known as the journey begins. Thus was my day yesterday. We first planned this road trip to take senior pictures and to go see a dear friend. but the day before showed promise of rain. we decided to go anyways. pshhhh. its just a little rain, after all. but no. it was not just "a little rain." it was foggy and windy and pouring. "what a beautiful day for senior pictures," we laughed back and forth. The day did not hold much hope, but we made it after some killer standstill traffic. Just to hug my sweet friend again changed my whole attitude. We toured the campus of the college in which she attends and then sent her off to her last class of the day. As we drove to Sunset Rock, we both realized that our reason was not just for senior pictures that day. Nonetheless, when we arrived, we asked Jesus to help us out and the clouds parted slightly and there was just enough light to snap some shots overlooking an incredible view. After her class, we picked up my friend and her sister and headed down the mountain for some much needed dinner...which led to desert....which led to coffee...which led to wonderful company in the midst of a beautiful city. And on our way home, I had a chance to really dive deep into Em's heart lately. and though it may have hurt, healing always comes from talking about the problem. being faced with the problem and fighting it with truth is the only solution.

So no, the reason behind road tripping yesterday did not end up being quite what is was supposed to be. We did get some awesome senior shots, but more importantly we got to love on our sweet friends and be loved in return. maybe pictures wasn't what God had in mind at all. It was clear to me that this kind of special day was something that my heart has needed in these ever-changing times. God just got to love on me a whole lot yesterday. and so did the people I was surrounded by. Being loved and loving others is so crucial to a life full of peace. and I am so thankful that I was able to spend some time with my camp momma, and my sweet friend (plus her cool sista).

Here's to road trips of reason.

 to the little things. 

to warm coffee and company.

 and to gratitude: it turns everything into enough.