Finally!

Here is a letter that I am very proud of.

I am officially accepted into the SODS at YWAM montana lakeside!!

I have been working diligently since January, preparing for this school. Dancing, praying, hoping.

I didn't share much here, because I was afraid. Afraid that after taking 5 years off dance, auditioning for anything would be out of the question. I wanted to dance, I've always wanted to dance.

5 years ago, I quit. I took off my pointe shoes, folded up my tights and leotard, and thought I would never look back. When I had started ballet, 8 years earlier, I thought this would be my career path - I would dance until I could dance no more. At age 15, I decided that I would no longer pursue becoming a principle dancer. I felt the Holy Spirit speaking to me to join in work in other countries and pursue missionary work with my life. So I gave up, what I thought was selfish, laying down my talent to race after Jesus.

While Jamie and I were in DTS, I remember listening to a speaker from the Art and Justice League. He was so passionate about using fine arts in missions - he opened my eyes to the beauty and therapy art can bring. After his lecture, I googled, I googled for days. How can I make this happen? How can I use dance as a part of my ministry?

I found the school of dance studies, but knew it was out of my league. Hope began there though. I decided to try. For 8 months, I danced 4 times a week, training, hoping and praying.

I am still scared, the program sounds challenging and vigorous. But I honestly can't believe I have this opportunity - dancing and Jesus and missions, this is just how my heart beats.

P.S. I hope this answers your question Jennifer! I can't wait to meet you!

Fall.

Top&shoes: Thrifted, Pants: Target, Scarf: AE

We are pretty excited about fall around here. We dream of cozy sweaters, socks, warm drinks, soup, squashes and pumpkins. We love when the temperature drops, the days are shorter, and the leaves start changing. Perfect. 

This fall is extra special to us. It's essentially our first fall together. We spent our first autumn apart while I lived in NYC, and he in MI. Then we were up to our eyeballs in wedding planning the next year. We were married in the middle of November and we didn't have time to savor those crisp nights. We spent last fall in Africa, sweating our buns off. 

So, dear fall, we have some great expectations for you. Please celebrate with us!

Do you enjoy this time of year? Or are you sad summer is ending?