As the close to the Summer draws near, I've been thinking about all the different memories I have from the glorious months of June & July, August & the beginning of September.
From my many adventures with G, to even the simplest things like sleeping in til 9 a.m. most days - it's been a really great summer for us. But it's also been a challenging few months as well. For example, every summer I make a list of things I want to accomplish or try out throughout the Summer days, but like most summers I try only one or two things, start a book but don't get to finish it, never get to the project I wanted to work on...and that frustrates me. & this is why I love God, because He is patient & loving with his children, always. So getting into the school year I am reminded again that God is working in my life and I don't have to cross out things from my "Summer To-do" list to feel happy about myself. Instead, I'll be proud of what I did begin, experience, or accomplish along the way.
Our happiness & security should never been in what we accomplish, but in who we are
IN Christ. It has been a struggle for me to not value myself based on what I do & expect perfection from myself. But this is an area I'm choosing to allow God to touch so true healing can come.
Do you have any personal struggles, needs, or frustrations you need to give into God's hands today?
Jesu
s said in Matthew 11:28-30,
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”
As I learn this lesson of giving my burdens to Christ, I can be truly happy & content as I look back on this past summer & the experiences He allowed us to have. Here are a few photos from my most favorite memories of the Summer of 2013.
I just love the soul of Summer...
Love, t Olive
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dozens of walks along the lake
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| celebrated two years of marriage the 25th of June! |
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| spent lots of time outside with my favorite little girl! |
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| Experienced again, the weeks of free concerts at Millennium Park. Seeing Glen Hansard perform was the most fun & exiting show we went to! It was foggy & magical. For me, a dream come true. |
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| Saturday mornings at the farmers market a few blocks away |
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tried out lots of new places to eat around the city.
Hash House a Go Go was one of our favs! |
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we were part of one of our best & childhood friends wedding day (We love you, Britos!)
(all wedding photos posted are by melissayoungphotography.com) |
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| & I got to see my baby brother graduate the same day |
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| mornings & afternoons on Oak Street Beach |
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the new Starbucks down our street opened with the cutest balcony.
& not to mention, is only steps away from Urban Outfitters, Madewell, Sprinkles & BHLND.
So obviously, this Starbees is my fav. in all the city. |
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| many trips to the pier to see the weekly fireworks |
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| glorious sunsets |
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| visits from loved ones |
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| rented the new bikes in the city & rode for almost 14 miles! (& passed out when we got home) |
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| vacationed in paradise with some of the best people I know |
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& got to be part of witnessing & celebrating my grandparents
sixtieth wedding anniversary |
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