breathless

i've had many moments of breathless thankfulness in the past two weeks. the catalyst for this is the realization of how many wonderful people are in my life. when i moved to chicago a year and a half ago, i could not have imagined meeting such dynamic, creative, funny, thoughtful and caring individuals. these people have...

- given me grace.
- caused me to think.
- celebrated me and taught me how to celebrate simply and fully.
- engaged me in good conversation.
- laughed and laughed and laughed.
- cared for me in the midst of deep, ongoing sorrow.
- challenged me
- accepted my insecurities
- illuminated my strengths
- not let me be a lesser version of myself
- showed me how to be more like jesus
- loved me in ways i do not deserve.
- and more. much more.

i am so thankful and so privileged that every day there seems to be another new person or moment that causes a reflective and thankful breathlessness.

in wonderment.