Today

Today I'm sitting on a dock, feet dangling in the cool lake water, watching the sun as it slowly dips down to kiss the mountain tops. 

And today I am completely content.

And that's kind of weird because if we're being honest, I've spent much of this summer frustrated. And that's kind of ruined this experience for me at times. But in thinking about that, I realized that I was the problem all along. It's my own expectations of people that lead me to frustration with them in the first place. So that's on me, and it's a thing I need to work on. And I can't let that affect the I love people or the way I serve them. That realization has done wonders for me.

Today I'm thankful that my big sister is 1 hour from me and that we get spend each weekend together. That's a bigger blessing than I can really explain.

Today I'm thankful for people who take the time to be my friend, even when I'm not the easiest to get to know. And for the times we can just sit together and spend time.

Today, I'm content with this day and what it's been for me. And most of all, today I'm hopeful because my Lord is doing bigger things than I could ever imagine.