goodbye october

hello friends!  rick and i had such a fantastic time on our mini-vacation to northern michigan last week.  here are a few pictures from the trip:

BEAUTIFUL fall colors!

some new friends of mine =)

cloudy fall day on lake michigan

happy us =)

i can't believe that october is over in a few short days.  so much has happened this month.   a lot of ups - and if i'm completely honest with you, a lot of downs, too.  along with new opportunities and unexpected blessings, there's been self-doubt, anxiety, and fear...  however, in the midst of it all, God has been with me, speaking Truth to me (often through conversations with friends like you), reminding me of His love and faithfulness.

i pray that over the next month, as we walk through whatever season we're in the midst of, we'd all feel God's presence, love, strength, and peace in a very real and powerful way. 

hope you all have a fantastic weekend!  much love, dear ones!