Seeing God in nature has always come easy to me. If you haven't noticed, every picture has some sort of nature aspect to it and so much beauty. I can say as a photographer as awe-inspiring as these pictures are, it's not hard to take pictures of pretty things! I take absolutely no credit. I absolutely LOVE MY SCHOOL. Walking across campus makes me happy as does seeing corps guys all around :) but truly, its as if God made this place for me. I love being independent, I love talking with people at 2am, I love being on A&M busses and going to football games... it all is so great :)


I'm filled with the joy of the Lord today. I am learning so much about myself and am growing so much. I have learned to lie to myself like a pro and not know, which seems silly but is very true when you take a second to think about it. Today while walking across campus I popped in my headphones and walked to 'Young Folks' by Peter Bjorn... made my day. I literally had to resist whistling while walking. It encompassed the joy I felt as well as the relaxation coming :) One thing I know for sure is that I am who I am. I struggle with being too friendly and therefore have to deal with misunderstandings... but I am who I am. I am loved for who I am and who I'm going to be and the person God's changing me to. It's a lot to take in but it's all so wonderful!

I went on a run yesterday, first time in a while! I planned a route to campus but it didn't last long.. (word to the wise: Guys with trucks and big egos... flashing your lights, honking your horn, and pulling over to shout at me is the worst way to attempt being with a girl. That's all I have to say about that!) my run was great. I had started running with the idea in my mind I was going to have some huge Godly revelation that I could tell everyone about... false. Expectations with God are hilarious to Him. I had a quiet and hard run. I ran too close to dinner time, so I felt like I was going to puke the whole time. I had to deal with tools. I couldn't keep up my former pace for more than a minute!! I was slightly bummed. But I did get to see that sunset... which made it all worth it.

Things I see God in:
Sunsets
Water
People's eyes when you look into them, and I mean REALLY look.
Animals
Silence

I always need my quiet time, if you know me you know that. This summer following a breakup I connected with my friend Abbie who happened to be farm-sitting that weekend, and got two days to ride horses and just be quiet... never have I felt such God-given peace and contentment. Horses are graceful, and when I ride for once I can say I'm graceful as well. I can say that in confidence!! I hope someday I get to have my own.

I have decided to pursue those things that make me feel peaceful. God is always coming to meet me, why don't I ever make the effort to meet Him? So if anyone knows of a nearby lake... let me know :)

I was talking with a friend last night about my puppy, Bella. Recently I gave her a middle name- Mia!! Thank you Mia DaMommio and Caroline Pownell :) But I was discussing how much I love my baby girl... I actually began to tear up. If I could go back and show my high school self the truth of God's permanence and pursuing of ME. Loneliness consumed me this summer and my sweet girl quite literally saved me. She gave me someone to take care of, someone to love and play with, someone to snuggle with.. She went everywhere with me :) Sure, she is just a dog enjoying all the attention, but unconditional and constant love like she gives me is rare in life. And I found it in a little squirmy white bundle of joy :) So when I attack your puppies with love, I'm just returning the favor guys!

see, you know she's cute.. Man, today's going to be awesome. I get to go to spoons with Mitchell, work out, and go to dinner with Polly who's getting her ring- WHOOP! (good bull) I'm so excited for what's in store for tonight :)

to all of you, remember ol' John's words... the heart of life is good!!
Molly