Patient, Persistant

“Too many people wait until they have all the answers before starting the journey.” So true in my life. Chances are here, and I’m jumping on.

- Grand Rapids has this tight knit family of production crew. Orlando was tight because of the Full Sail connections. Grand Rapids is tight because of a passion. Money is probably involved too. But not with the men and women I’ve met. So solid.

- Marriage is the best.

- I am surrounded by inspiration and visual melody. The camera will be clicking this week.

- I’m not sure what the next year holds, but the hands of time never lets loose it’s grip. It’s gonna hold something, and I’m gonna walk through it.

“…Remember the Lord, who is great and awesome, and fight for your brothers, your sons and your daughters, your wives and your homes.”
– Nehemiah 4:14

Filed under: Life , Grand Rapids, Inspiration, Life, Marriage, Nehemiah, Nehemiah 4:14, Patient, Persistant, Photography, Production Crew

It won’t slow for you now

This is my last Saturday without someone next to me in my bed. One more week until I dedicate myself publicly to the girl I’ve set my heart aside for long ago.

I surrender this week to the hope of many weeks spent together walking through countryside and scenery, praying over our lives, laughing in unison about human nature and awkward situations, and thousands of miles through countries and cities of old.

It’s hard not to pass on the days beforehand and just fast forward to the wedding. How I often I forget the value of every second of time. I can’t let time slip through my fingers any faster than it already is.

Everyday there is
a chance
a message
an experience
a piece of knowledge
a decision
a moment
a choice
a death
a lose
a sacrifice
a birth
a win
reconciliation
forgiveness
restoration
redemption

“‘Cause time has a mind of its own,
like our sun spinning around.
It wont slow for you now.”
– “Pirate Blues” – As Cities Burn

Filed under: Life , As Cities Burn, chance, Everyday, Marriage, moment, My Wedding, Pirate Blues, Time

I think I’m supposed to know things now.

This month ahead is the transition of all transitions. I will be:

Graduating

Living out of a suitcase

Experiencing every minute I can with the people down here who give me hope

Investing every second in those who’ve lost it

Breathing in and tasting every morsel of Orlando one last time around

Watering my future with the sweat of my brow

Learning how to become a better friend, son, and Christ follower

Learning how to become a man, husband, and a responsible human being

Leaning on people just as much as I hope to be leaned on

Giving away and Surviving on necessities.

Moving near the woman I call home and marrying her

Carving out a trail that I’m scared of now, but will probably look back when it’s through and know the seed I’ve sewn and the trees I’ve planted are reason enough to live this way.

April. I. DARE. you.

Filed under: Life , Choices, Christ, courage, Fear, Future, Graduation, Home, Life, Marriage, Moving, New, Orlando, Responsibility

Last time I checked playing frisbee has the same effects as chicken noodle soup

Said by a sweet, sweet man.

“The Ringer” is a good movie. I recommend it. I think I will flex my arms at girls I have a crush on from now on whenever I say “Hi”. It worked for Glen.

A few of my friends are gettin’ hitched. Some are moving away soon. What a world! Time flies baby. Don’t let it pass you by, or you’ll be the guy asking “Where’s the ice cream?”

I love you friends.

Filed under: Whatever , Friends, Love, Marriage, Time