gifts galore

yet again another day-late post.....

happy (re)birthday to me!!!!
2 years (and one day) old in Christ!!!!
woooop!!!! :)

it's always a mission writing about momentous days like this. how does one, really, put into words another year filled with God's grace or His unconditional love or the things born out of the two?! so hard.... i cannot..... it's too..... asdkal;jfdaskdl;adl;k;!!!!!

back to normal, human words now.... i realized that i'd rather not put it into writing - it's too limiting (also the perfect excuse when you're not as well-versed in writing). something as perfect, majestic, and beautiful as grace and love should be experienced first hand. don't get me wrong, i'm not the one to not talk about or share about these. if there's one thing i'd love to discuss with people for hours, it would be this. it's just that words would never suffice and i would always end conversations with "you have to experience it for you to get it". this post is no different.

"YOU HAVE TO EXPERIENCE IT FOR YOU TO GET IT."

joy in times of trials and pain. truth in a sea of lies. unconditional love in spite of imperfections. grace when you're at your worst. rebuking even when it stings. warmth in the midst of winters. overflowing waters during the worst of droughts. miracles in times of unbelief. silence when trust is demanded. promises when people disappoint. a lift after hitting rock bottom. wisdom when facing a crossroad.  supernatural provisions in times of need.

is there a sweeter birthday celebration than when the gifts you receive are things no amount can match?! i don't think so. though each one undeserved, these are just some of things in humility i receive because i believed.

thank you Daddy King for all of these. when they said you can never choose your parents, i'm glad you ushered people into my life who told me i actually can. world, once again, got schooled (no surprise there). 

Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God — children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband’s will, but born of God. - John 1:12-13

now, must make my 3rd year count!

game plan: must pay things forward and share this to others!!!! *aja!*

it's a sign!!!!

me and my sweethearts have spent a few nights (in the last couple of weeks) fantasizing about our dream weddings - a territory far from unfamiliar. as far as i can remember, i'm certain that i would tie the knot by the beach, a little after the sun rises, with a select number of people. with that said, it wouldn't be hard to imagine how high my heart leapt when i found what i'm about to share sitting in my inbox....

sidenote: jam (if you're reading this) two thumbs up for being a responsible bridesmaid-to-be! ;)

it's a sign!!!!

the sweet and short phrase my friend wrote followed by a link to this.
made me think..... can it really be????

my top 4 picks....

if you'd like to see the entire range, it's here. with limited options (also easily eliminating the black ones), picking favorites wasn't really a toughie.... BUT i'm certain that by the time someone puts a ring on me, this bridal line would have expanded and i am excited to see the things havaianas will come up with!

but in true diaNe fashion, a personal ultra-favorite must be chosen and this one was a no-brainer!!!! with the bow and the string of pearls, this baby definitely made me want to swipe a credit card ahead of time. funny how this collection made me think that God's ticking things off of my wedding list!

"If you are faithful in little things, you will be faithful in large ones...." 

- Luke 16:10

God, future groom's on you, ok?! :)

happy midweek all! be blessed!