It has been 2 months since we left my Yankee Roots and headed southwest to be with my Southern Ties. These last 60 some odd days has at some times seemed like an eternity, and other times it seems like we just arrived and are figuring out a routine. I am still trying to get a grasp of the heat, dust, Clay in a cowboy hat, and saying "ya'll"; but part of me thinks that I may be too much of a Yankee to fully comprehend all the southernness surrounding me. Regardless, I am still praying for God to change my heart everyday. He has brought us here for a reason, and we may not fully understand why until years down the road. Although there are days when the tears don't seem to want to stop, wondering why there has to be pain in order to grow. But what I do know, is that He is just as much here on this New Mexico ranch as He is in Springboro, Ohio. I am so thankful for His promise of never leaving us or forsaking us!! As we continue to embark on this journey to be more like Him, I pray that others will see Him in me, and that I would count it all joy throughout these trials in my life, knowing that my faith being tested develops perseverance, so that I may be perfect and complete lacking nothing (James 1:2-4). God, give those who read this the courage to trust you in the unknown, that they would desire to to come worship you with open palms; holding nothing back but giving it all willingly to the Savior of the World.
Love, Lauren
Ok, on a lighter note :).... here is the last Ohio photo shoot I did with my sisters, D and Sol. It is one that will always be dear to my heart. And yes, I have the purrtiest sissies around... hands down!! Enjoy!
I gave them these bracelets before I left, they say " a cord of three strands is not easily broken, ecclesiastes 4:12"Metaphorically we 3 sisters are those three strands and no matter the distance, we are not easily broken. Go ahead, wipe away your tears now!
Aunt 'Dodo'
don't ask, but I hope they call her this FOREVER
Auntie Mer Mer, aka my look-a-like
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