in between tall buildings

After yet another trip to the best place on earth, otherwise known as IKEA, we ventured off into the city and felt like we were at home. On our walk downtown G said something that really encompassed how I've been feeling since leaving Chicago. He said, "You know babe, I'm with you. I feel at home in between tall buildings too." This, without me mentioning how much I missed the city life. Being able to walk outside into the busyness and commotion. Some people cringe at that, but us - we truly feel at home. Coincidentally and totally unplanned - we happened to talk by my dream apartment building I discovered wen we were still in Chicago searching for apartments in SD.

It's a historical landmark in San Diego - an old Church building restored to loft style apartments in the middle of the city. In person, it took my breath away. I looked at G and said one day we are living here babe! He's not totally convinced, but a girl can dream. One thing's for sure - we're both missing greatly. But at the same time, we're so thankful for the home God has given us, and know He is guiding our every step in this life even if it's not exactly what we want it to look like all the time.

Our gorgeous view every time we leave home.

I've written in a 5 year journal for four years already, answering the same rotation of questions every single day of the year. Today's question and answers kind of blew me away.

Question : East Coast or West Coast? In between?

2012 Answer: Grew up in the East Coast, always loved the West Coast - living in the Mid-West! And I love it! <3 Chicago.

2013 Answer: Right now, I'm just thinking about the South...would love to live in warm weather throughout the entire year. Maybe Lord? That's my desire, what's yours?

2014 Answer: It looks like we're heading towards the West Coast! Still waiting for Biola's (the school we thought G was going to) response to G and praying God leads us where He wants us to go. Excited for our next destination!

2015 Answer: Although the West Coast doesn't feel like home, it's been ours for over 5 months. Beaches, gorgeous. Weather, a dream. But somethings missing.

Trusting in You Lord.