this next season

post-yhm and i've been able to take some time and stand back, stand in awe of all that the Lord has done. i'm on the brink of a new season, and i know that God has some pretty rad stuff up his sleeve. i've been studying chemistry for the past two weeks, and i desire to go into this semester willing to be led and directed by God. Lord, I declare that i will follow you and ask you what your passions and desires are. i never thought myself as a science-y type of person, but obviously you know me better than i know myself.

this next season, i desire to grow in the Word. He's stirring up this hunger and i want revelation after revelation as i meditate upon his word. i want it to be endless, and to shake up my (worldly) perspective each and every time.

also-
my mom came to los angeles to hang out with me for a couple of days last week and when it was her time to go, she asked my dad for a favor. she told me later that she asked him to drop her off at the airport when it was time for her to leave because she wanted to talk to him about my sister. during that car ride to the airport, i was able to witness how God has been changing my father. he parked the car at the airport and as they got out, he asked my mom if he could give her a hug. i definitely didn't see that coming, and my mom was just as shocked as i was. as she walked away, tears streamed down my face. i think it hit both my dad and i how precious she is. we got into the car, and sat in silence and i finally spoke, saying "i'm so proud of her." he looked straight ahead and replied, "i know."

Mom, when you walked away from us, I got this feeling that I was saying good-bye to an old you. of course, God has healed you, but i felt like that encounter between you and dad was a final gift from the Lord. this is a new season for you as well. you see how the Lord has taken you from the pit, and glorified himself through you. and he's given you a heart of gold. i know this next year or so, the Lord is going to take you out of Utah. he has such great plans for you, and i lift you up.