Love is a Good Thing

Laura and I at Pike's Peak

We are definitely coming to the end of our time here in Colorado, and my emotions are reflecting it! We took my dear sister Laura to the airport early this morning so she could go to her friend's wedding. I have had so many wonderful memories with her. She brings so much life and joy to us, and has great depth and wisdom. She has been such a great encouragement to me and everyone else here!

The Fab Four - me, Laura, Kelsey and Lauren

Her departure today will be deeply felt, especially by the four of us. God blessed us so much by bringing us together and really deepening our friendships. I have learned and shared so much with these wonderful ladies, and will miss them greatly!

I really don't like the end of things, saying goodbyes. Especially now. During these 2 months I have been able to form such deep friendships and it is so hard to leave, not knowing when/if we will see each other again!

I just love her! 

While it is difficult, I am also reminded of how blessed I am. The fact that    it is so painful is a really great thing! It shows how much we were able to share and live out authentically together. A couple nights ago my team finished Bible study early and as I sat and waited for these three girls to come home, it just felt so normal. They are my sisters, and I want to be with them all the time, even if it is just laying on their bed listening to music, or sitting in the living room or outside working on different things. The important thing is that we're together! What a gift, to have such depth and comfort after just 2 months!

Our favorite spot, especially in thunderstorms!

As we talked (I cried) about this, Laura played a song for me. We discovered our mutual love for Andrew Peterson, and have enjoyed listening to him together. Well, she played Love is a Good Thing and it is just so true. While it is hard, love is such a good thing. Even when it "wears you down til your heart just breaks", it's a good thing. The fact that I keep crying myself to sleep as we get closer to departing to our own states/countries is a good thing. God has given us a great capacity to love, and it is wonderful to see it lived out in such a beautiful way. What an amazing thing it is to reflect His love and experience it so sweetly with my sisters!

"A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another." - John 13:34-35