Amen

Yesterday Jenna and I were emailing about life in our various cities, friends, sketchyness, prayer, love and Harry Potter World. Somewhere tucked into that email she said this:

"I know however that this is ministry and you don't get to pick what kind of people you love and live life with always, and I need to become ok with that. I actually need to flourish in these times because that's when the Lord will be glorified most in what is happening in my life."

Amen.

Jenna/Ginger

This morning I got to chat with Jenna aka Ginger, and even though it was only for a few minutes it blessed my heart so much.

I have a lot of really great friends that bless my heart everyday, but Jenna is special. We get each other on a different level. We love and appreciate so many of the same things. We also abhor many of the same things (ie. paper party). We can go for months and months without seeing each other, but still be bff4e (you liked that abbreviation, didn't you).

Good things about Jenna:
1. She doesn't eat meat, but wont hate if you do.
2. She's crafty like a fox.
3. She will comfort you after riding the Tower of Terror.
4. She can make a horizontal head band look cute.

Jenna has been in Brazil since December, but will be returning in March. Woo hoo! She will also be making an appearance in the AlliRayWeddingExtravaganza2011 as one of my bridesmaids!! I'm the most excited about this.

Please take a few minutes to say a prayer for Jenna and her ministry for the remainder of her stay in Brazil. Also, go read her blog. You will love her.

Jenna

This is Jenna and she is one of the loves of my life. We met in Mississippi 2 years ago while working camp. On the first day her roommate wasn't around, so she came to hang out in my room and just never left. That summer we laughed at our ridiculous staff, cried over our site babies, prayed over our students, died over paper party, died over mega relay, ate a lot of greek food and found way too many bobby pins on the floor. It was wonderful. She is one of the most encouraging godly people I've ever met. I don't know if I would have made it that summer without her.

In just a few short days she will be moving to Vitoria, Brazil to love people and tell them about Jesus. You have no idea how excited I am for her. Pray that she will be bold and fearless. Pray that love will conquer the language barrier. Pray for health and endurance and passion. Jenna is about to start such an amazing adventure and I'm so so proud of her!

Oh happy day!

Today is Jenna's birthday!! I love her with my whole heart. God put her in my life exactly when I needed her. Tell her happy birthday. Read her blog. Send her love!

the Kentuck

I went on a semi-impromptu adventure to Kentucky at the beginning of the week. On my way home I was able to stop and see my BFF Jenna. You have no idea how good this was for my heart.



I really wish Jenna and I could live in the same place. Actually, I wish I could just create my dream town and have all the people I love live within walking distance.

Adventures with Jenna again

Day 2 with Jenna was just as great as day 1. We slept in a little, got lunch, got experimental starbucks drinks and headed out to the thrift stores. Here is some documentation of the day:

I got a new dress. JK.

We tried on hats.

Jenna got grossed out by a pig.

We saw the scariest baby.

We thought about calling this lady but then remembered neither of us have a dog.

Awesome huh? We also got amazing turquoise rings that we forgot to document. It was such a great visit. I love her so very much. Today I read this blog of hers and definitely cried.

Adventures with Jenna

Remember this post? Well, it came true last week. Jenna came to visit me! I had not seen her since July and our departure was pretty dramatic and emotional. I mean, we pretty much broke down in the middle of a chick fil-a. No joke. Anyway, we had a pretty wonderful time last week.

We went to Disney's Hollywood Studios / MGM which was great except the rockin rollercoaster was closed. So RUDE.

Then we pretended to be in NYC.

We rode the lamest ride and sat next to the lamest ladies.

We saw an awkward man boob. Moob, if you will.

We missed Sarah and Andrea and everyone else from MC 09' fuge.

We took a silhouette picture with Mr. Potato Head. This was during a 2 hour wait in line for the toy story ride... which ended up being really fun.

We looked at weird Disney things.

I met the Biebz. PS- Can someone PLEASE explaine to me why a signed picture of this kid is worth $400?! Seriously.

We skipped the fireworks.


More to come.

I love: Baby Jenna

I've decided to start blogging about people I love. Yay!

I love Baby Jenna. We worked a ridiculous summer of camp together last year. On the first day I met her she came into my dorm with all the other girls... and then never left. We had picnics, listened to wonderful music, painted shoes, prayed, laughed, cried, ate lots of greek food and got sun burnt together. It was glorious. She has the biggest, sweetest, kindest heart. Her love for the Lord and for people is so very evident in her life. Jenna is coming to visit me in a few weeks and I couldn't be happier. I love her so much.

making it happen

I'm ready for these pictures to combine. Minus the mega relay and tie dye. Ok, maybe with the tie dye.


The end.