Hello friends! I want to start this blog off with a quote from my friends Mago Santiago and Miss Teri Bowie, “The Lord made today especially for you,” February has been a month of highs and lows yet through it all, Christ has been faithful. The Spirit has slowly but surely been teaching me how to hold life’s painful moments and life’s joyful moments simultaneously. My friend Jen “The Spotify Queen” Kunin told us that for Lent, she is journaling “Daily Gratitudes” where she writes down things, people, events, etc. which she is thankful for. Naturally, I stole this idea because Jen is smart as heck and it’s never a bad idea to plagiarize her. Being close to two weeks in, this practice has been incredible. God, in his infinite glory, goodness, and intimacy, gives his children so much beauty each and every day, and this little act of jotting things down has opened my heart’s eyes to his brilliance in ways I never anticipated.
In honor of God’s gifts, here is just a tiny snapshot into the ways in which God has given me reminders of how Good he is
This one is twofold: First, working at NeighborHealth Center has been an experience which God has taught me so much about playing a small role in his plan to restore creation to his glory. Two, it was Ian Lang’s birthday and I had to hike the pants up in honor of his drip.
Speaking of drip, look at this bunch. Thank you God for my friends!
Pete Daniel, what a guy. Genuine, kind, and funny, time with Pete is the epitome of refreshing!
Beanie Boys. Thankful for time with the fellas and the small memories which I seem to remember the most.
Daniel Boulton. This kid is passionate, fun, and intellectual. Beyond thankful for time with him!
The Deal at Church of the Apostles. Incredibly thankful for this church community and the leaders here who reflect Jesus so well.
Thankful for our Queen Maddie who is as good at making people feel special as she is at cooking (very good)
Birthday shenanigan’s. Thankful for being celebrated so well!
This Picture is actually from August but Ry Ry sent me some pics from his wedding and my heart was filled. thankful for friends in different places, this man Smiley, getting to do life with him, and each memory he and I have together.
Thankful for the power of the internet and that I can make a podcast with the boys back home hehe.
That is all. Thanks for tuning in!
- Tommy