His grace is sufficient for every day.…the thought struck me anew as I sat pondering the days ahead. Life is good and so sweet, but I still worry at times. I wonder how I’ll be able to accomplish everything I want to do. I wonder about the years ahead and what they hold for me. The future is uncertain. Life is full of “what if’s.” It’s easy to become doubtful. It is easy to get caught up in what could happen instead of trusting in the goodness of God.

Trust.

It’s a hard thing to do. I am tempted to be anxious, but then I remember that God has numbered my days. He has placed me exactly where I am at now. He directs my very steps in the first place. He hems me in, behind and before. In Christ, He loves me more than I can imagine. Not for a moment will He forsake me.

I love this prayer by Elisabeth Elliot:

Lord, give to me a quiet heart
That does not ask to understand
But confident steps forward
In the darkness guided by Thy hand 

His grace is sufficient for each day. There will be new mercies for tomorrow, so don’t try to conserve today’s grace. May we not lose sight of the goal and may we press on with a quiet heart in the strength that God supplies, living each day to its fullest for the glory of God!

While I was staying with the Armours, Wesley came and joined us for a few days. Then we left and spent a day at the Iowa State Fair before heading home (Wesley’s internship in Iowa ended that week, so it worked out perfectly that we could come home together). We had a fun time bumming around and visiting the photography, art, animals (those huge draft horses are my favorite!), and the agriculture center.

The ice sculptures were some of my favorites:

The butter cow!!!

Yup, the entire thing is carved out of solid butter.

Sharing a funnel cake. YUM!

We matched that day without even meaning to. I love it when that happens! :) The long drive home gave us lots of talk time. It’s so good to have WC home again!

Thus ends the account of my August travels…definitely one of the highlights of my year! I came away with my batteries recharged and ready to start the fall semester. I can hardly belive that I’m 3 weeks into classes already. I am excited to share some more things here on Bungalow of Blessing this month. Thanks for stopping by today!

What are some highlights from your summer?

After spending some time with the Noble family, I enjoyed a delightful visit to the Armours. It was a wonderful time of fellowship. I came away refreshed and encouraged.

I am so blessed by Hannah’s friendship. She radiates sweetness and the light of Christ. Her servant heart and deep walk with God are a huge encouragement to me as we embark upon the new season of young womanhood. Though our families have both moved since we first met years ago, her friendship continues to bless me in an incredible way.

 I’ll share my favorite pictures and highlights. You can find Hannah’s account and more pictures here.

Games of Blockus, telephone pictionary, frogger, and spoons.

Cooking in the kitchen together.

Singing in the car.

Movie night with popcorn and M&M’s.

Going to antique shops and trying on TONS of
funny hats:

MUSHROOM TOP!!!! *Ahem* Moving right along…

Morning walks.

Ultimate Frisbee.

Swinging into Starbucks for a hazlenut macchiato.

Midnight snacks of dark chocolate.

Cup-filling conversation.

Bumming around town and thrift shopping together.

Babysitting a CUTE 3-year old little boy with Hannah. Quick story: so I was sitting at the table with the little fellow. We were eating lunch together and he wanted to try an olive in the pasta salad I was having for lunch. I let him try one and turned to get another, looking up just in time to see him lean forward and spit a half chewed mutilated olive back into my bowl. I almost died laughing. Yup, that was definitely a first! :D

(The picture above is of me holding the 3-year-old’s baby brother.)

Doing a photo shoot! Pictures of my lovely friend…

Pictures of me…

And pictures of us together (thanks to Hannah’s brother, Christian)….

I so enjoyed making new memories and looking back on old ones. Thank you for blessing me with your warm hospitality, Armour family! <3