#75 Homecoming + Easy Breezy

This weekend was another item checked off our list of things to do in our new city. We did Homecoming Football at Baylor (click on the link). It was such a fun event. So much to see and do.

Our view of the field

That bonfire though!! Picture Via Google

Believed to be the longest Collegiate parade in the nation (Click here to read all about it's history)

We were given an incredible gift of two tickets to the game. This was my fist ever experience of anything in a stadium (I am such a country girl I know. I totally need to experience new things a little more). I have never been to a pro game of any kind, much less a college one. I was beyond excited!!

Mister and I started the afternoon festivities with a walk on campus. Another first for us. In a years time, we have never done anything together on campus. As we strolled passed Fountain Mall, my heart began to fill with so much gratitude.

Picture Via Google. I forgot to get a picture as we passed. Isn't it beautiful at night? 

Have you ever been so focused on situations happening in your life, that you literally can't see the forest for the trees? That has been me for some time now. However, in that moment, strolling along with this amazing person by my side, I was able to see the forest in all it's Majesty.  Seeing all that God has given us in such a small amount of time. In that moment I took my eyes off what I thought was the big picture and saw so many little blessings all around me. Isn't it funny how God speaks to us when we least expect it. He has been so very, very good to us.

We made our way across the bridge over the Brazos River (pronounced Braz-zus. Remember assimilation. I think we are almost there) heading towards McLane Stadium.

On our walk back to the car. This guy is everything to me. 

You could feel the electricity in the air. Students, Alum and the like, all in anticipation of the anthem, the jets flying overhead, the fireworks. And then....

The Baylor Line!! (There is no way to describe it unless you click here)

Picture via Baylor Website

This is a sight to behold. Hundreds of students running across the field, making two lines that would soon welcome their beloved BEARS to the field!!

Sadly, we lost in a nail-biter at the end but we felt like winners nonetheless.

On our drive back home, with Taco Bell wafting through the car, I felt at peace with the world.

In other news, there is this!!

It's Fall Y'all!! And all God's people said AMEN!

So until next time sweet friends. Take time to look for your small blessing all around you every day.

#74 Staring into the sun + 3:33

Today this was in my memories on Facebook

(I remember the exact day I first saw this picture and how it made me feel)

"Lately, everything in our life feels like it’s so much, so big, all the time. It’s like looking directly at the sun. You can’t, or it would be too much." 

I read these words this morning on one of my favorite blogs and felt something stir so deep in my soul. I knew these words. They were ME right at that moment.

Have you ever found yourself going through something in life that you just can't explain? Something so BIG it feels like the weight of the world is on your shoulders and you're having to carry it uphill? Balancing it. Shifting the weight of it all from side to side, being sure and careful with each step as not to falter. Feeling like it's so insurmountable? Well, let me tell you this has been my world for the last couple of months.

I have woken up every night (morning actually) at 3:33, worried and restless, since this past Friday. Even when I try to fight it, and lay there with  my head covered, not wanting to look at the clock. Once I do...it's 3:33.  Me being the crazy person I am. Being so sure that in some way God and the universe are always trying to teach me something new, I Googled (cause well Google knows everything) "Scriptures 3:33".
This is what the first item was.

Um...well...hmm.
Immediately I felt my spirit totally understand. So tonight/tomorrow if I wake at 3:33 I will do just that. 

Isn't it just amazing to know that even in my ugliness he hears me. He sees my pain, insecurities, all my weakness. He let's me know he is here. He understands. He is in control.

I guess sometimes we just need to look directly at the SON.

Until next time

#73 Fatty Two Hands

“Nobody can fully understand the meaning of love unless he’s owned a dog. A dog can show you more honest affection with a flick of his tail than a man can gather through a lifetime of handshakes.” – Gene Hill

These words brought me such comfort today. Sunday we said goodbye to our Augustus McCrae.  

He was the best and worst dog all wrapped up in one. Stubborn and head strong as the day is long. He could infuriate you and then with a blink of an eye be the sweetest thing ever. Everyone loved this crazy guy. We knew from the day we picked him out he belong to us. It's was just meant to be. 

Isn't his little mustache adorable? 

Then it disappeared under that drippy, snarling (is that a word?), big nose of his

He was the most adorable puppy ever. Kind, sweet and oh so gentle...

And then this happened...What a bullheaded, temperamental beast he was. He had a love/hate relationship with his Vet. 

He loved his brother Dufus dearly. 

And the kids...don't even get me started. They brought him so much JOY and vise versa

Lounging is where he excelled. 

I'm sure this post will be hard for my family to read. Tears will be shed and fond crazy memories brought back to mind. 

God blessed us with many memorable years and for that we are thankful. 

See you later Fatty Two Hands