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Late July is here and the transition between Spring and Summer is in full force from the emerging of the wildflowers to the disappearing of the snow plants.
On a recent trip to Los Angeles I saw the true golden hills of California for the first time. Summer came late this year, thankfully, and the brown of the grass and bushes tricks your eyes into thinking it's actually gold. I spent a long weekend with friends old and new having many adventures and tons of fun. Soon after I worked a course with dads and their kids for about four days. I absolutely loved it. I was empowered and challenged to teach and lead in every way that I am capable rather than selling myself short. What a great experience. I grew in my confidence and opened myself up for God to work through me in the lives of these families.
Can't wait to see my dad tomorrow.
I found it near impossible to travel five hours in a car with a good friend Rob and not have meaningful conversation. We talked about my past, about crummy old friendships, and about how those things have impacted my life from that point until now and looking to the future of my growth. It's way insightful to reflect back on past experiences and life in general to figure out how God has changed me and taught me about love.
I leave for Georgia soon and am looking forward to spending time with my family and a handful of friends. Weddings are on the brain - Laura's will fill my life the next two weeks and then Hannah's soon to come. Way fun and way interesting as well. Thinking about two of my best friends moving into that stage of life is a little intimidating and certainly makes my mind wander... We'll leave it at that =)
I will miss this place and these dear friends during my time in Georgia but will be returning soon. My heart leaps, for many reasons, thinking about the near and far future. I've been brainstorming and chatting lately about opening or re-opening doors to make employment plans.

I'm unsure of where my feet will tread but I'm following, as closely as I can, the journey prepared before me.