Something Beautiful (with a side of Freedom)

This weekend was one for the books. Another Warmth in Winter came and went. Oddly enough, this was my last one. I have begun to count the "lasts" of everything before college. and honestly, this is the one thing I'll miss the most. WnW 2013 sure was completely different than any other WnW I have attended in the past, but it has definitely gone down as one of my favorites. This year, I could not walk and I got to hang out with the coolest group of people ever [Shout out to the one and only meow squad (aka ccym)]. The weekend was just full of lots of Jesus lovin, new friendships, and so much laughter... all things I was in serious need of. God created something beautiful this weekend inside that place. seeds were planted and flowers were watered. He started friendships that I am now so thankful for, and He spoke words that I've been needing to here for a very long time. I am so beyond thankful for a Huge God who does exceedingly and abundantly more than I could ever imagine.

It almost seems funny to me that in some of the most important moment of my life, I can never adequately describe the event as to where you would understand. and for that i apologize.

Though I am lacking the words to tell you about how awesome this weekend was, I must tell you of the latest triumph in the life of Em. Today my friends, I began walking. well.. okay. not so much walking as limping but its still progress. As I took my first steps today, I was in pain. but the pain that I endure now, will soon lead to a life of no-pain and for that I am humbled. I am so full of thanks to all those who have supported me in this time and for my doctors who care so much about me. I am grateful for a God who takes every step with me and lifts me up when I am no longer able to go on. These past few days have been so wonderful and I could not be more thankful to God for his grace and mercy and healing in my life at this moment.

so here's to a semester full of "lasts",

 to the meow-squad, to WnW2013, and to Freedom. 

all make my heart sing a million songs of joy.

Hallelujah. Amen