What an amazing summer!

Every year when we first get back to school, the obvious question is "How was your summer?" After answering that question a couple times it starts to get old, so in previous years I usually replied with a quick and appropriate "good." But this year those four letters fall short.

G-O-O-D doesn't express the joy of starting new relationships and watching them grow. It omits answered prayers and the thrill of novel experiences.

To start off with, lifeguarding was my favorite job ever. I spent all day everyday with my coworkers, Becky and Scott. The three of us were inseparable. Though somewhat different, we had a lot in common, and I enjoyed our conversations. Also, the kids looked up to us a lot, which made our job easier and lots of fun. But my favorite part of work was building relationships with Scott and Becky...hearing about their pasts, their families, their dreams, their troubles...and sharing mine with them. I already miss our lifeguard trio.

But I can't leave out another group that has been an amazing addition to my life: Real Life. (Well, some people who I met through Real Life) Anywho... It all started with Carner's graduation party, from which our little group blossomed. Brandon, Jared, Lindsey, and I started playing tennis doubles; Shawn and Lindsay occasionally graced us with their presence as well. For a while there, we were on the every night plan for hanging out. Tennis, swimming, stargazing on Carner's trampoline, riding in Shawn's car with the windows down while signing along with the music, line-dancing, talking around the fire for hours, watching the shortest fireworks display ever, playing cornhole, being a Sound of Music dork with Carner and a bunch of random old ladies, Steak 'n Shake, one looong bike ride, the Chipotle picnic... The list goes on, but unfortunately this summer is drawing to a close.

I hope we pick up the pace and end the summer with a bang before Carner, Shawn, and I head back to school. But whatever happens, I am so thankful for God's provision. He knows what His children need, and He faithfully provides. So...

Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways ackowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight. (Proverbs 3:5-6)

~Lib Master G

Song of the day: "Draw Me Close" - Kutless