Beauty

On Friday, I was going to write a blog post about 28 things I have learned in my life time to reflect back on my 28 years of life.  I ran out of time and ran out the door because there was just too much to do and coming up with 28 life lessons was getting a little laborious. 

Now, I'm glad I didn't write that post, because there's really only one thing I've really learned.  Look for beauty in every situation, and if you can't find it, try to create it.

Saturday, we saw one of my favorite bands, Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors.  They were amazing, but I ultimately fell in love with another band as well.  Penny & Sparrow had me crying the whole time.  Their words and voices were powerful and heartfelt.  It made me think, I want to write words like that one day.    

Sunday I celebrated my birthday with a good friend at her beach home.  We were all on the deck looking at the water, drinking wine, with the sun shining, and I couldn't help but think how wonderful life can be at times.

I can't help but take a step back and thank God for the deck days with the sun shining and the dark storms because in the end it really is all beautiful.

Drew & Ellie Holcomb.  Good people, great music.