[Thoughts]

Life lately has been one to be so thankful for. Living in Eau Claire this summer has brought me a great deal of peace and joy. 

I am thankful...

for the start of a new journey with food. 

for the opportunity to do what I love most: COMPOST!

for taking time to praise Jesus for how greatly he has healed me this year. 

for friends who let me borrow their longboards and friends who have the patience to go with me.

for Toby Paxton, the newest addition to our family.

Photocredit: Meghan Nortman

for spontaneous fireworks that get my calm and collected roommate giddy and excited.

for $1 drug rugs and the drug rug club.

for an afternoon of attempting this...

only to accept that I am better at this. #bakingisbetter #weallhaveourgifts

for hikes, warmth, and picnics at one of my favorite places. 

Photocredit: Meghan Nortman

for finally being able to cross off number 3, safely. 

for slow mornings and the patience to make paleo pancakes. 

Highlights include: writing letters to Pine Ridge, restorative conversations with Justin, making a "can do if desired" list, being only a short bike ride away from Lexie's comforting touches and words, day-long shenanigans with new friends, going to the farmer's market, embarking on Gilmore Girls with the roomie, reading the Chronicles of Narnia, and having slow mornings spent in bed, by the windows, or just cooking and listening to music.