sweet simple & small

When I was in high school, I was a part of this amazing non-profit organization called Young Life. Christmas in July! If you do not know what Young Life is, I highly recommend you to look it up- it is a wonderful organization that introduces Jesus Christ to high schoolers in a non-forced way. We meet after school and a group of adult volunteers lead us in songs, dancing, crazy skits, games, and then a faith based message at the end. The "leaders" are Christians who want nothing more than to just pour the love of God into the lives of students and build relationships with kids that will last a lifetime. I have met so many friends and awesome people through Young Life (including my husband!!) and a love for Jesus that challenges me DAILY. The summer going into my senior year I spent 2 amazing weeks at a Young Life camp called Woofleaf, up in northern California. I have never seen a more beautiful place and the best part was, it was pure freedom...

Last Friday night, David, Gracelyn and I went out to the Tolleson High School football game to support our Friend Jason- one of the coaches. Go Scorpions!  Wolverines! ;) It was so fun and it made me miss being there cheering on my own team. We chatted with some our our neighbors, David's parents and then enjoyed some root beer floats. It was a good time, when all of a sudden our little sweetheart began to rub her eyes and begin to fuss. I nursed her for a while but she was falling asleep so I knew it was time to leave. Practicing along with the cheerleaders really exhausted her! It was right about half time when we said our good-byes and headed out. I had forgotten my mei tai so as we made the walk back to the car I made the comment, "Gracie, you need to start walking...you're getting so heavy for mommy!" Just as the last word left my lips, tears began to well up in my eyes. I was immediately stunned at how quickly I regretted that. I looked at David and he kn...