lord, YOU are faithful!

today i woke up with a smile on my face and peace in my heart, feeling convicted through and through of god's grace and faithfulness in my life...just one of those thangs. god is so good.

i have had this song on repeat for the past few days, and depending on where i am in that moment it has given me goosebumps, brought tears to my eyes, and made me feel light and free!

hillsong united- you are faithful

lord of all the earth
how you care for me
you have made me
you will save and carry me always

you are faithful
you are faithful
you are faithful
your joy is my strength

lord you are my guide
i rely on you
i put my hope in things not seen
your promises all true

always you're with me
your hand will lead me
my trust is in your name

true love

i speak regularly with older adults in their eighties and nineties who are caregiving for their partner who has severe dementia. i am too often powerfully moved by the complete devotion, love, and selflessness they exhibit toward someone who no longer remembers their name or their marriage; requires assistance bathing/toileting/eating/ambulating/living; no longer expresses affection or recognition or anything, really, except maybe anger; and on and on and on. and i think to myself, i really, really hope i find someone, someday who will love me the same. and i feel sad, and hopeful, and essentially just blown away, by the human capacity to love. true love.

priorities

i am struggling these days with the question of how i can most effectively impact change in this world, what that looks like for me. and i am challenged by the realization that this struggle is not nearly as alive and committed in me as it should be...

courage, determination, wisdom, dedication, passion, creativity, foresight
for those of us not blessed with bucketfuls of these traits that define world-changers, we are still not excused from doing our part...

what is my part?

gahhhhhhhh

been trolling around the sanfran airport for four hours, as the last several flights to chicago have been delayed/canceled. the next few flights aren't looking good either; i think i'll most likely end up on the 6a flight tmrw morning. freeeaking... and if it's still snowing (?) when(ever) i land, i swear....

i could utilize this time and the free wifi to write a thoughtful entry about my trip. but i'm just annoyed and i want to GO HOME. NOW. GAHHHHH.

why are these things popular in korea?

1. new balance sneaks
2. letterman jackets
3. glittery neck ties