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Corn fields & pumpkin patches

Friday was such an incredible day. The weather was absolutely wonderful- blue skies, a light breeze, & sunshine. Joey, Kelsey, Luke, & I drove about fifteen miles out of Columbia to the country. We drove past many corn fields & cows grazing: my idea of “midwest.” We made it to our destination- a small pumpkin patch, I’ve now forgotten the name. Luke brought along his camera & made a few photos & we all picked out our perfect pumpkins. On our way back, we stopped on the side of the road, got out of the car, and darted toward the corn fields. We ran thru the rows of corn, it was incredible! We found an empty patch and laid down. Luke said he was making photographs in his mind (& I believe I was, too) of the most cool blue sky & the rays of sunshine beating down on our skin. I could’ve stayed there for most of my life & been satisfied. 

Such a wonderful weekend full of friends, autumn!, love at its fullest, & homemade applesauce (I finally got around to making some!). This week will be very hectic, but it will be all worth it when I’m in Arkansas for the latter part of the week- seeing my best friend & spending time with relatives.
Love always,
Nat

You used to be one of the rotten ones & I liked you for that.

Uninspired, off-balance, & overwhelmed

These words perfectly depict my state-of-mind these last few days. I’ve felt a need for so many things, but with feeling under the weather & exhausted, I haven’t had any inspiration or desire or energy to do anything! I want to wake up in the morning feeling happy for the day; I want to wake up with a desire to run in the brisk morning air & slowly eat my bowl of granola & bananas. I want to come home to a comfortable home, full of warm blankets, lit candles, and laughter from The Love Nest ladies.
With fall approaching, with the leaves changing, I, too, want to make a change. I want to feel rejuvenated. I want to can some applesauce, get into a routine of working out, not worry so much about school when I should be relaxing, and bake more. These are my fall desires!

What are your Fall desires?


& on a completely different note, check out this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YE5aSUcU3YA. I was outraged after watching this commercial. It is just another way our government bends the truth. 

Love always,
Natalie

CAMPN’ 08!

Beauty surrounds us.

Breakfast by the campfire: organic crunchy peanut butter, organic apples, and english muffins.
On Friday- Luke, Kelsey, Joey, & I decided to head to Three Creeks park & camp out for the night. It was so beautiful. We stayed near a swimming hole & dipped our feet into the freezing water. It was so wonderful to see all of the autumn leaves & natural beauty not made by man- but by our Lord. Being in the wilderness really reminds me of The Creator who made me & everything & everyone around me. To spend a few days with only the necessities really helps me to breathe- to not be suffocated by all of the things I think I need.
In the last several months, I’ve been really forming a loving relationship with God. For once, I feel complete. God celebrates me & my uniqueness. By being outside, I am reminded to celebrate him & be thankful for all that he allows me to see, smell, feel, taste, hear, & experience.
What a beautiful life we live!