day 31: the last best place

A vivid memory...I remember feeling like I could reach out and touch heaven. It was my first visit to Glacier National Park, Montana. Steve and I were visiting my sister Allison, and I was SO excited to see real mountains. I know there are many other beautiful places with big mountains, much bigger than even in Northern Montana, but I instantly fell in love. Big sky country they call it. The skies are SO blue. It literally feels like you’re in the clouds. I remember the first day we hiked to Hidden Lake on Logan Pass in the park{highly recommended by the way!}. I felt like Heidi in the Swiss Alps. I felt small and insignificant, yet free and alive. I felt just a tad closer to understanding how majestic and awesome our Creator God truly is.

And then there was THIS at the end of our trek.

I also keenly remember feeling oh so sick on the descent down the mountain to Lake McDonald Lodge. I had a case of altitude sickness - also known as AMS{acute mountain sickness}. It wasn't pretty. I remember laying on a bench outside and seeing Steve and Allison eating dinner together through the restaurant window. Looking back we all still joke about it.

Steve if you're reading this...which you better be!...can we plan a trip to Montana soon? Pleeeease??? :)

Tomorrow, I write about NOTHING! I'm taking a break from blogging for a bit. I survived the blog every day in May challenge! Thanks for sticking with me. Happy weekend and happy June!



   

day 30: let go

Today I react to the term "letting go". Rather than writing about letting go of your past or an unhealthy relationship, I decided to share with you a song. In fact, I would've included this in yesterday's post about favorite music. The band Red, is indeed a top contender. Last year we saw them perform this song live. It's safe to say that even though Steve isn't into music as much as me, he adores this band. I love this song, too, and it just so happens to be about "letting go". 

Let Go by Red

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{Tomorrow: a vivid memory}

day 29: five songs

Today I share with you five songs that I love. I have many favorites, so this was tough. But, here's a little taste of what I'm listening to right now.


Never Once by Matt Redman. I can't help by turn into a blubbering mess whenever we sing this at church or I hear it playing. I first heard this song soon after my miscarriage. The words pierced my heart with peace and joy at the overwhelming truth that He is always faithful.

 

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Stubborn Love by The Lumineers. It was by this song that I fell head over heels in love with the band. My sister, Allison, introduced them to me back in September. This past February I saw them live with my sister, cousin and her husband. They were superb.

Mountain Sound by Of Monsters and Men. My sisters have good taste in music, apparently. My younger sis Leesha introduced me to the band. I'm hooked, people. I don't know what it is. Their unique sounds? His voice? Her voice? The fact that they're from Iceland? How cool! {no pun intended}. Or, that I get to see them play live in Philly in less than TWO WEEKS?! It could be all of the above.

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Below My Feet by Mumford and Sons. Oh Mumford. How do I choose only one song? I'd have to say they are one of my most favorite bands ever. I mean they're on repeat. Like, all the time. And that voice?! Swoon. Call 2013 the year of concerts, because I also saw Mumford live this past March. If it's possible to sound just as good, if not better, live than on an the album, then this is the band. Twas a super fun concert. Side note: lead singer Marcus Mumford was born in 1987. Let that sink in, folks. I feel old.

 getting stoked for Mumford!

The Greatness of Our God by Hillsong. Another worship song that gets me right here{fist over heart}. Check out my bucket list and you will see that I hope to experience Hillsong live before I die. The lyrics in this song have encouraged my heart and faith over and over again. "Give me grace to see beyond this moment here. To believe that there is nothing left to fear..."

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And there's a whole lot where that came from. I love music. Just ask Steve. Music is always playing.

{Tomorrow: on letting go}

day 28: my wedding {in pictures}

Today I post only pictures. In honor of our upcoming 6th wedding anniversary on June 16, I'd like to share with you our wedding day. <3

 

::Photos by Josh Matz::

{Tomorrow: five favorite songs}