cherish these.

what a precious night. i love how the lord speaks to me. i love enjoying the precious moments in life. weather is such an inspiring, beautiful, powerful thing.

different ways god was cool tonight. one. the moment i first went outdoors it was not snowing out anymore, so, i prayed to god asking him if it could snow before the night was over for me. he answered that prayer. it soon started to snow. two. after we were done playing and everyone left i decided to go for a walk. it was only snowing lightly and i asked god if he would make the snow come down harder with bigger flakes. he answered that prayer. three. afterwards i came back to the base. i almost came in but the snow was so ridiculously gorgeous i had to stay out and revel in gods beauty. so, i did.

i laid a little outside of the base entrance. and opened my eyes. and laid there. watching the snow flakes fall softly down to my face. i laid there for awhile. in quiet reverence of gods peace, greatness, and lovliness. beyond any words that are spoken. the snow started to collect on my face and i could feel the snow melting and dripping down into my ear. [uncomfortable.]

so, eventually i stood to my feet. but i did not feel content in doing that. i wanted to stay longer. i heard a still quiet sentence inside of me. without a voice attatched. just a sentence. and it said "so, why are you getting up if you do not want to? just lay back down and be with me."

and I did. those moments are to be cherished. this day has been filled with so many wonderful moments. small ones that have meant so much. sledding, being close to the ones i love. laughing. a great deal of laughter. it is interesting to think of how this day has started with fear and thoughts of intimidation but has ended on such a peaceful note. thank you, god.

i am so thankful for the moments god has given me to laugh with others, to share silly jokes with, to cry with, to hug, to rub backs, to be inside those special looks with the especially dearest people in your life.

thank you lord, for these cherished quiet bubbles of life that ever so daintily are placed in my path.