Confidence

^{Psalm 27:13-14} 

I remain confident of this:
    I will see the goodness of the Lord
    in the land of the living. 

 Wait for the Lord;
    be strong and take heart
    and wait for the Lord.

               

Milestone

First week back at work. Never thought the day would arrive when I started this journey in July. I have been surprised by how well my hip has done. I was afraid I was going to set myself way back but each day has felt better and better. The rest of my body just needs to get used to waking up in the 5 o'clock hour and being at work for 12 hours. Man, it is a long time!
There have been good and challenging things about being back at work already and it has just been one week, so we will see what comes of all this. Glad to be starting down a path of learning more about myself and my work and where I am best used.
More later this weekend, my brain and body are beat after this week!

Tuesday

One month from today I leave for Tenwek. Well, let's be honest, one month from today I will be finishing packing before I leave for Tenwek in the afternoon. Not afraid to admit to my packing procrastination. 
Today the new Mumford and Sons album is out! Their lyrics are something else. They have been playing I Will Wait on the radio here for a bit, so I already like this one. Here are some of those lyrics:
So I'll be bold
As well as strong
And use my head alongside my heart
So take my flesh
And fix my eyes
That tethered mind free from the lies
But I'll kneel down
Wait for now

Happy Fall

I missed it by a day, but Happy First day of Fall! This week it has felt like fall...cool mornings and evenings; sitting on the couch yesterday drinking tea with the cool air coming in; driving back through the mountains, seeing some color change on the trees. Season changing...

Fall-ish Camping

I forgot to include this on trip pictures...
Last minute I got to go camping and it was the perfect post hip surgery camping trip...I went with friends who have an 11 week old and friends who have a 10 month old. Right in line with a recovering hip.
The weather was great, it was a quick trip and I even went on a short hike. Thankful for time with friends and getting to be outside.

One More Day

I know I posted this quote last week, but I thought it needed one more day in the spotlight. It is such a beautiful image and what I continue to pray that stillness, especially once I return to work, can be in my life.
Thanks, Brene Brown (From The Gifts of Imperfection):
  Stillness is not about focusing on nothingness; its about creating a clearing. It's opening up an emotionally clutter free space and allowing ourselves to feel and think and dream and question

Trips

In the past few weeks I have been taking some trips, seeing folks, enjoying the freedom. I have done a horrible job of taking pictures, really everywhere. So sorry to my friends in D.C....you are totally neglected here! As are my parents. And I didn't do a great job in Philly either...just some instagram photos, one from Danielle. So this won't be super exciting but will maybe cover some fun :) Blessed by sweet friends who have helped keep me entertained and sane during this time!

My favorite little ladies in Philly