seriously lucky

there are people in this world that are just different. they are calmer and quieter. they are kinder and have an amazingly gentle spirit. they are diligent in choosing good and are at their best when they are serving others.

these people are a rare breed at best. but when you find these people, you are taken aback and you find yourself wanting to be like these people. mirroring their kindness and finding a better version of yourself in them.

nathans old boss is one of those people.

and today we had a party to honor all of the hard work he has done, and will continue to do. his whole family is moving overseas to answer the call that God has on their lives, which is mission work and serving those in need. i am so proud of them and the courage it takes to pack up and leave all the comforts of home to live in a foreign country, all for the glory of our God. i am proud, but i am also so deeply sad that we will no longer be able to see that family as often as we do.

to watch their kids grow and make good decisions. to have great conversations about God and all the great things going on in our lives. to support each other in huge decisions and give words of encouragement.

and honestly, we arent even that close.

isnt that silly? to miss something that is still here and something i dont even know well or understand?

i'm just going to try and get as much time with them as i can. they are wonderful.

the boys in a battle for glory

one of the cutest kids...ever

ufc was on...enough said

uncle randy attacking the kids

first hugs

randy surprising andy

another one of those people who are glorious and just make life easier is this cool cat:

her name is katie, and she pretty much rocks. we went out to dinner friday night at this awesome place in downtown santa ana and grubbed on some interesting food, and had some even better conversation.

i am seriously lucky to be surrounded by such great people.

seriously lucky.