my first day of summer vacation
t-13 days till departure...

outside: i just heard the most heart-stopping thunder (in LA of all places!) followed by such delicious-sounding rain.

inside: i'm finally realizing what paul meant when he said rejoice always (philippians 4:4).

when i've had troubles or worries, i didn't rejoice... but what i've been learning recently is that these "awakening troubles" bring me closer and closer to God. they make me aware that i'm not depending on Him entirely - that i could be so much more.

i am thankful and i do rejoice.