Project 365, Week 7

This week was made extra special by a quick trip to Middle-of-Nowhere, PA.

February 9

This is an almost daily scene right now.

February 10

Mornings.

February 11

For tax season, my desk was moved from the front of the building to the back and now I watch new growth on this plant each day.

February 12

Amanda's school was holding some special services and Avery had the idea to go as a surprise to Amanda. She invited me to go along!

We left very early, getting to Amanda's school at 9AM. Avery and I parked and talked through a couple options of how to find her on campus. Our hands were on the car door handles to get out when Avery spotted Amanda about to walk past our car. So we got out and shocked her and that tight-squeeze hug was absolutely worth the trip.

We sat with her while she ate breakfast and then went to the first service together. After, we left campus to get some lunch and hang out for the afternoon until the evening service. We met some new people, saw old friends, played games, laughed. It wasn't nearly enough time and it was just perfect. 

People ask me regularly how Amanda's doing. At Summit she's happy, she's flourishing, she is so vibrant and full of life. She's learning so much about God, herself, dealing with people. Though she wishes she had a 50-year plan laid out for her life, she's confident that God does and she tries to rest in that.

We stopped by her dorm room and I was not surprised to find her bed made and all her things in order. She likes things a certain way and I love that about her.

As I sat with my girls in the service I just kept thanking God...He redeems, he restores, he does miracles on the regular. What a God, what a God.

February 13

Amanda is on a sprawling 100-acre campus that's beautiful in every season. Summit is such a special place, its difficult to describe.

We joined her for a quick breakfast and the 10am service and then were on the road by noon to beat the evening traffic. I so appreciated getting the car time with Avery. This trip was quick and so heart-filling.

February 14

I bought Valentine's donuts for the office and that was the extent of the celebrations this year.

February 15

My nephew was playing in a warm, close-to-us hockey arena, so I got to watch him skate and was SO happy to catch up with Sarah.