+bridges,family,hope

i can't help but feel like i've been burning bridges lately.
that's alright because i feel like it's all a God thing.
like he's deep within me telling me that there are reasons that things hurt.
reasons that i have to tear myself away from the good to get the great.
reasons that life is hard - and i've just got to trust him
because when was the last time that faith came without trust?
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the weekend in birmingham for easter break was perfection. mom time and dad time. mom time looked like cooking and shopping. dad time looked like hiking and tennis. we're a pretty typical family. and that's why i love us. no surprises. lots of consistency. a ton of love - more than i feel i deserve at times.
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driving allows for so much contemplation and refreshing. time to think. time to be distraction free. it's probably just driving in a straight line for hours that will do it to you. but i love listening to music and thinking.
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this week promises to be full of rest. quality time with my camera, my bike, and my car. some time in the outdoors and the exercise room. maybe a trip to my favorite coffee shop and a good evening with brian mclaren's new book. just some time to breathe and some time to sleep. just what i need.
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this summer i'll be in nashville, tennessee with everything it has to offer. i have never had so much peace and contentment about a decision before and i know deep in my core that the sun will shine and i will smile. there'll be hard days and great ones, and i cannot wait for it to start!