My Nephew

Engagement night

engagement day

Another Surprise

After our engagement at the Cedars, we went to the Tarman's house where Hilary, Jovanni, Jess and SUSANNA met us! I couldn't believe David arranged for Susanna to be at the house upon our arrival--- I had just gotten off the phone with her, telling her the news and as we walked inside the Tarman's house, there she was with the rest of my friends! To have Susanna there was very encouraging and stabilizing. I've only been in DC for 2 years and she has been apart of my life for the past eleven years which somehow brought a sense of reality and security. didn't feel so far from home and away from family.

sunday, after engagement

The day after our engagement, David planned a brunch with my girlfriends. To have them with me the next day was a true gift. David was very thoughtful to put together such a memorable, celebratory and fun time.

in transition

My Lord God,
I have no idea where I am going. I do not see the road ahead of me. I cannot know for certain where it will end. Nor do I really know for certain where it will end.
Nor do I really know myself, and the fact that I think that I am following your will does not mean that I am actually doing so. But I believe that the desire to please you does in fact please you. And I hope I have that desire in all that I am doing. I hope that I will never do anything apart from that desire.
I know that if I do this you will lead me by the right road thought I may know nothing about it. Therefore I will trust you always though I may seem to be lost and in the shadow of death. I will not fear, for you are ever with me, and you will never leave me to face my perils alone.
Thomas Merton “Thoughts in Solitude”

thanksgiving

Camping

Honduras 2007