Blessed Father's Day weekend

I know the love of two fathers. I know and cherish the love of my earthly father, with whom I spent much time this weekend, AND I know the great love of my heavenly Father, who continues to reveal Himself to me more and more each day.

I was so blessed to get time with my parents this weekend. They came to Minni and we played and relaxed all weekend. Gosh, I just love my dad SO much! I am incredibly blessed to have a father who cares for me deeply and would do anything to protect me and provide for me. He brings me so much joy and just loves me well.

As we played in the pool, drove around the city, went to a car show, went to church and ate out multiple times, I realized how truly special my father is. He is goofy--one big child. He is talented--a jack of all trades. He is compassionate--a true servant of God. He is my dad, and I love him.

I am thankful that my relationship with my earthly father points me to my relationship with my heavenly Father. Although not comparable, the love and comfort I experience with my dad give me a better understanding of the love and comfort that comes from God the Father. In a world where many fathers are absent, I am truly blessed to have a father who is not only present in my life, but who loves and supports me in all I do.

I love you, dad. Happy Father's day!

June Gloom

Weird. I moved away from San Diego, where the famous June Gloom is inevitable every year, and...it followed me to Minneapolis.

It has been rainy and gloomy for the last two weeks and, therefore, does not feel like summer. Because of this, I have a few things to say...One: I can't believe it is already June--that means I have been here for 6 months. Two: I can't believe it is summer and I am so terribly white (Guess I'll have to get used to it--the sun shines a lot less here). Three: I can't believe the first of only four good months here in MN is like this! I feel a little cheated.

Other than the weather, I have no complaints. God is gracious and I am doing well. My parents are coming to visit me this weekend and I am excited to be around people who know and love me well.

I am so very content in the Lord right now and so thankful for that. I'm excited to see what He has for me this summer and fall. I will write more soon. I need to get back to blogging once a week. I hope you all are blessed.