Lately.

So many good thing.

1. Last week, I drove to Ohio and experienced the wonderful hospitality of these friends by staying at their lovely apartment for a couple of days. So blessed to have them in my life.

2. Saw my younger brother lead worship at his school. I'm not sure I've ever been more proud of anything. It's incredible to watch a younger sibling use his gifts to whole-heartedly praise God.

3. I surprised Matt by being at the airport in Cleveland when he came home from Alaska. It was perfect.

4. Spent several days in Ohio and had a wonderful time catching up with Matt and his family.

5. Went to a covered bridge.

6. Baked a delicious blueberry pie.

7. Ate falafel.

8. Walked around Little Italy and had gelato from a cafe/bakery.

9. Discovered my new favorite place, the West Side Market, and felt like I was back in Europe while eating gyros and crepes.

10. Watched Matt and his brother-in-law, Chad, fix a car. Impressive.

11. Eventually, said a somewhat painful goodbye (that is alleviated by knowing that, this time, being apart doesn't involve months of not being able to communicate).

12. Traveled to Indiana.

13. Enjoyed the hospitality of my wonderful cousin, Hannah, who cooked me an amazing dinner. Spent hours watching the Food Network (have you ever seen the show Chopped? It's my new favorite).

14. Visited my favorite bakery and officially started the Fall with a pumpkin pie!

15. Drove to my grandparent's house, where I've been helping them pack in preparation for their move in a couple of months, and was given TONS of books that they were getting rid of (because I can never have too many).

16. Had coffee with my close friend and roommate, Jordi. So good to catch up and to hear about her life.

17. I'm now continuing to look for a job, which I know God will provide!

Friends, family, food. Things have been wonderful lately. So much of my life is split between Georgia, Ohio, and Indiana that I feel equally at home in each of these places. It's like I've created my own amalgam of a town.

But I'm starting to feel that it's time to settle in somewhere, to grow some roots, make some new friends, to feel graduated. Eventually, it'll happen. Just trusting in God to provide the life he wants for me.

The covered bridge

Matthew

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