Chels in Progress

so I've missed a few weeks... which just means I have that many more blessings to choose from :) {1} early morning shifts. {2} rain storms and hail. {3} mason jars. {4} lessons in humility. {5} country music. Good in Goodbye by Carrie Underwood on Grooveshark {6} being a youth group leader. {7} the book of john. {8} sweet lunch and dinner dates with sisters. {9} the shower + toilet getting fixed. {10} clementines. ♥

Seriously rad Friday, and it's not even over yet! Started the morning with a 4am shift, got to see one of my sweetest friends for a few minutes at work, bought a little pink cactus that fits perfectly in a tin can, went on a beautiful hike with two of my coworkers, got a Starbucks, & got a visit from my grandma! Thank You, Lord, for gorgeous weather, nature and pretty things, family, friends, laughter, quietness, tea, and love.

I am so grateful for dear family and sweet friends. My parents surprised me with The Sacred Search book, M&M's, and a sweet card. My big sis who has been holding me accountable for quiet times this week sent me a text saying: "Spend 10 minutes with your Great Love today." And you know what? I'm really glad to be single this year. I get to have dinners with my parents frequently, spend time with sisters easily, and truly enjoy the refining process, because the more dirt God scrapes off my ugly heart before I meet my husband, the better.