Eating & Working Out.

Dear Rachel,

Christmas has come and gone again.  I can't believe it.  I had a great time with my family.  The hustle and bustle of getting everything packed and trying to wrap presents was a little overwhelming.  I enjoy traveling to see family, but I wish I had more time to relax on break.  We spent a lot of time driving this year.  I survived it all and now I am back home.  I got money and clothes mostly this Christmas.  I was glad I didn't get much because my room is already full of stuff. 
I am glad you are feeling better now that you are at home.  Hopefully you won't have any more allergic reactions.  :)
One of my favorite presents was this book:

I would love to make a cake with you sometime out of this book.  It is an amazing book for explaining techniques in baking. 
I have been cleaning my room almost all day.  Pretty much ever since I got home from the gym!  I felt so accomplished on my drive home from working out.  I am so motivated that I am going back tomorrow.  I wish we could work out together to motivate each other.  Anyways, my room is clean and ready for you.  The only thing missing is YOU!  I have your Christmas present and belated birthday present sitting on my dresser waiting to be delivered.  I can't wait to see you and give you a great big hug!

LOTS OF LOVE!

--Rebekah

It Is Well

Dear Rebekah,

I've been home for five days and already I feel normal, again.
Alive.
Everything is back to the way it was. I've slept comfortably, eaten well, and feel restfully at peace. This is truly the greatest Christmas present. I am just so happy.
Since I've been home I have; spent time with my dad and Johnna, made new friends :), slept a lot, and eaten so really great food! It has been so very enjoyable. I think I might just stay here?
So how was your Christmas with your family? What did you get? I cannot wait for our Christmas, we're opening presents on Christmas eve, it will be awesome!
I can't wait to come stay with you, we're going to have a blast! Just to hug you and see your face in the flesh will be a blessing! YOU are a blessing, my dear best friend. I thank the Lord for you!

Lovelovelove you,

Rachel


Make You Feel My Love. OBSESSED with this song, and CD.

This one too. This is the prettiest song.

Long time due.

Rachel,

I have meant to write back to you since Thanksgiving, but school has taken all my time recently.  I know you had a great Thanksgiving with your cousins.  I had a great time with my family too.  It will only be a few weeks more and we will get to see each other!  I am more than excited to see you!
I am so glad you got me hooked on Pinterest!!  There are so many great things one that cite.  Even if I don't do all the things I want to do, I still feel creative just looking at all the crafts other people do. 
I have been taking tea in the mornings to school.  It makes my morning so much better.  Once that mug is in my hand, it does not leave until it is drained empty.  I wish we could sit and drink tea together more often. 
Finals are coming up soon.  I can't truthfully say that I am ready.  In fact, I am pretty nervous.  I guess you know what I will be doing until break--hardcore studying!
I love that we text each other a prayer for the day in the morning and a blessing at night.  I can't tell you how much more aware I have become of the ways God blesses me during each day.
I can't wait to make more plans for when you come to see me!

Extremely stressed but even more bless,
Rebekah

(This is one of my new favorite Christmas songs.)

Turkey Day

Dear Rebekah,

This week marks my favorite holiday, Thanksgiving. I don't know why I love Thanksgiving so much, I think its because of the great family time and FOOD. Its like Christmas without the hustle and bustle of presents. I think my cousins from New Jersey are coming in, at least two of them, I am super stoked! I don't see them very often and its always so great when I do! You're going to STL, right? That should be really fun!
This next week my mom and I are going to make these! So so cool! If you have some extra time, stay on that blog and check out her craft ideas! Super creative! I really enjoy it, it gives me inspiration to do more crafting myself!
Right now I am watching Toy Story 3, such a cute movie but probably my least favorite of the three. Last night I watched Morning Glory and Jane Eyre, both really great! Jane Eyre was kind of on the depressing side, but it followed the book fairly well. Morning Glory was SUPER adorable, Rachel McAdams is a great actress! I would highly recommend it. What good movies have you seen recently?
I wish I had more to say, but I haven't been doing much lately because of this crazy sickness. I cannot tell you how much I appreciate your concern and desire to help me out. I wish I could have a nice cup of tea with you this weekend!

lovelovelove you most!

Rach

Duck tape

Dear Rachel,

The trees here have been changing colors.  I love driving to school in my little red truck under the canopy of yellow, orange, and red trees in my neighborhood.
I wish I could enjoy running as much as you do.  I just don't have a lot of time to do anything besides school work.  I need to use my YMCA membership more.
The Ranch  was a lot of fun.  The speaker really spoke about what I needed to hear.  I love it how God has such perfect timing.
That cake sounds really delicious.  I love holiday baking and can't wait to get in full swing.  The smell of my house around Thanksgiving and Christmas is splendid.  I just love food. 
I told you I got all those cookbooks at the garage sale this past Saturday.  They are from all around the world which is pretty cool.  Want to know a recipe from Germany, Japan, or the British Isles?  Ask me because I have a cookbook for that.
Really funny story.  I was going home from church yesterday and we passed this pickup truck.  In the bed of the truck was all kinds of stuff that might have fallen out.  To keep it all contained, duck tape had been wrapped around it!  Instantly I thought of you and had to laugh.  It made m day.  I would have never thought of that, but some day when I have a lot of stuff in my truck I will try duck tape.  You know it has to work.  I will let you know how it goes.
Selling concessions yesterday was crazy.  I was running around getting popcorn and nachos.  One of the adults (who I had not met until just hours before) stopped me and said: "You are going to be a great wife for someone some day."  I can't even tell you how happy that made me.  The little compliments in life are the ones that mean the most to me.

I love you.

Rebekah

Running

Dear Rebekah,
Its a sunny/ chilly day here in Tennessee and the trees are really starting to show their true colors. Its just beautiful. I'm sure its the same way at the Ranch, wish I could be there with you.
This morning I woke up at 9, and freezing my butt off I got out of bed and went to the gym, ran a mile (without stopping) and am now watching the Vandy/ Arkansas game. Guess who's not winning? Us. The better team. WHAT THE HECK?! Sorry... I get angry, easily.
ANYWAYS. I've kind of started to enjoy running, recently. I don't know what is going on, because I've NEVER enjoyed or even liked running, but it has become a good release. When I run all I concentrate on is the beat of my music. Running helps me forget my worries, problems, and pains and puts me in great shape. I want to get better and faster, so that IF I end up in the CIA, I will be in prime physical shape... now I just need to practice running in heels. Wish me luck.
Last night I went and saw this movie with Ashton and Andrea. We ate at Qudoba (WOO-WHO!), got some Starbucks, and then went to the movie theater. The movie was so so so good! We all enjoyed it, the beginning moved kind of slow; however the story was great all around. Amanda Seyfried was the leading girl and I must say I really enjoyed her character. The was simple, sweet, cool, and really instyle with a gun in her hand... Everything I want to be!
I can't wait to hear about your time at NLR, I am sure both weekends have been/ will be great. I am super jealous that you AND Caleb are there, at the same time, without me. But. I'll deal. Next year, right?
This week Rachel came over and we made Spiced Apple Coffee Cake, let me just say. It was heaven in the mouth. Simply delightful. And of course, it was perfect with a cup of tea. Can't wait to make it with you!

I hope you're having a wonderful weekend, let's try to skype soon!

Lovelovelove you most,

Rach

P.S. I found these on Anthropologie and I NEED them. How cute are they!?

Tea and Teachings.

I am loving the colder weather.  It is almost the time when I can take my mug of hot tea to school ever morning.  I love a good chilly morning with my hoodie and a cup of hot tea. 
School is challenging.  I just got back from the ranch yesterday afternoon.  It was an amazing retreat with school.  After our speacker would talk to us, we would get into groups and talk about what we had just heard.  God was working in amazing ways in the lives of our high school.  So many girls really opened up to each other in our class.  God worked in my life and it made me so humble.  We talked about being both humble and confident in our relationship with Christ.  I can't wait to tell you more specifically how God has moved in my life.  I want to share my notes with you.
I hope you are feeling better and not so sick.  I am praying for you always. 
I remember when I went to Dollywood when I was little.  It was fun.  I have to say that Six Flags is probably the best amusement park I have ever been to.  We should go there together some time.  Maybe when we are in college for spring break or something. :)
I hope you are having a good weekend!  My brothers and I are watching Thor this morning.  I really want to see Captain America, but some of the girls are out of town this weekend so I will have to wait longer. 
I have not skyped you in a long time.  We will have to do that soon.

Love you,
Rebekah

p.s.  Did you notice that my team is in the World Series.  I don't know how likely it is that we will win, but I will not give up.  They are in enemy territory now.  They play tonight.  I think my night has already been planned.  Maybe I will make some good food for the family to eat while we watch the game and cheer for the best.  We will see how this series plays out...

I Hate Birthdays

Dear Rebekah,
Life has been so crazy lately, I feel like I lack the time to breath. However; business makes for a happier me because it takes away from my time to think. Thinking equals bad. How have you been lately? I miss talking to you so much, during the summer we never stopped! And I miss it deeply.
Its really starting to get chilly here and I'm totally in love with it! Tonight I went to Kyle's for his birthday party and it was nice and cold... So was I, but I'll endure the cold for the sake of fall. Fall is by far my most favorite season. It reminds me of happy things, good music, warm sweaters, lots and lots of baked goods, and many more wonderful things.
How is school going for you? Its going well for me, though it has proved challenging. I have to put forth much effort to do well, and to be honest that is something I am not used to. But I explained this to my sister and she said that its okay because I will have to do that in college anyway. Sometimes college can't come fast enough... especially weekends like this. Its Nate's birthday tomorrow. I want to go to his house, give him a gift, tell him I love him and that I don't want to be without him, but I can't. Sometimes I think the reality of the fact that I just "can't" do that is what will kill me. I guess that's why they call it reality. Despite all of that, I still am happy to say I feel the exact same way about him the day I started talking to him and I'm still convinced something good can happen. But if it doesn't, that was the Lords plan and I'm good with that, also. Okay enough of that.
So I went to Dollywood with my friend Hannah the other day, and it was a blast! Total, we rode the 3 roller coasters they have, probably 6 to 7 times. As a result, my back and neck are on fire but it was too much fun! Sometime we need to go to an amuesement park, just for kicks.
Thanks for the video clip, I LOVE that movie. There is a new movie coming out called "Like Crazy" its about a couple who can't be together, but I think they end up together. I probably just want to see it because he looks strangely like Nate and I look strangely like her... Maybe I shouldn't go see it... Nah.
What's on the agenda for this week? I don't think I am doing anything in particular this week, not that I know of but I am sure something will happen! This week I want to concentrate on doing better in school, pushing myself to work harder and be more dilligent. We'll see how this goes! Let's skype soon, I still need to show you those good will finds!

Love love love you.

Rach

This is my favorite saying, it means "Seize the Day"

The Masquerade.

"I can be surrounded by a sea of people and still feel all alone... Then I think of you.

-Austin (Nomad)"

Dear Rachel,

I thought you would enjoy these little clips from that movie that you and I both love- A Cinderella Story. 

You never showed me your Goodwill finds during our last skype date.  I guess we will just have to do another one soon to make up for that.

I am so happy that Ben Rector has a new CD out!  All I have heard of it is a few clips from iTunes.  Totally in love with what I heard, I can't wait to buy the CD for myself.  I have been listening his other CDs to gear up for when I buy the new one. 

I went to see Lion King in theatres last night with friends.  I have not seen it in a long time, so it was great to see it.  Thinking that not many people would want to see it (because it has been out for a while), I was very surprised to see that it would sell out just minutes after we purchased our tickets.  Disney lovers gathered in the movie theatre with 3D glasses on a Friday night to relive a movie that people of all ages adore.  It was great.  I wish you could have been there with me. 

I have been looking at themes for our banquet at the end of the year.  We are heavily considering the theme of a masquerade.  I think that would be really fun.

I am head of publicity for my class this year.  I figured that since I want to do something in college related to communications, this would be a great experience.  I have not done much yet, but just wait until you see what I am going to do!  I am excited!

I already text you and said my mom is making taco soup for dinner.  The smell is hanging about the air in my house.  It smells so amazingly good!  I wish you could pull up a chair at my kitchen table and enjoy a bowl with me.  

Tonight I am going to be watching an episode or two of The Cosby Show.  Bill Cosby is so great.    

Have fun at your friend's birthday party tonight.  I can't wait until I finally meet your friends there!

Love you so much!

Love, Rebekah

p.s. Put your hair in a pony tail and wear your baseball hats proud.  

Praying for you!  Hope you have a great weekend! 

Goodwill

Dearest Rebekah,
Today I am going Goodwill shopping. Do you know how excited I am for this?! I don't go shopping nearly enough, not to mention at my favoritest store, EVER. I will be searching for granny (or grandpa) sweaters and button up shirts. Oh! And cardigans. I decided I need every color of cardigan.
These are the things I think about...
Speaking of the things that I think about, I have a funny story that you would deeply appreciate.
Once upon a time (last week) I was driving home from school. A large portion of the time I think about things of consequence; however that particular day I was not... and I drove past the cows. Because my mind was not occupied by anything else, I thought to myself, "hum. I wonder what it would be like to be a cow?" And then I thought. And then I laughed. Because I realized how ridiculous it was for me to be thinking what it would be like to be a large bovine. Oh the things that run through my head...
That record store sounds neat! I can't wait to try it out. I don't know if I told you (I hope I did) that I will be home at the end of this month, let's go then. I am glad you're enjoying the Cosby record. I grew up with that and its fun to share it with you. I know it by heart, but die laughing every time I listen.
I understand what you mean about no one caring. I've really been feeling like that a lot, lately. I am probably the only one in my class who wants to be there. It makes me sad that kids our age don't realize or appreciate the wonderful gift of education that they have been so openly blessed with. I can't say I am the biggest fan of chemistry but I want to do well in the class none the less, besides that all my other classes are great. How are your classes going? Did you do well on your Relationship paper? How are your grades looking?
I think about you and pray for you daily (try to, because you know how good I am at that) and I know that God will use you in HUGE ways. He already is. Be bold and continue to make a stand on your vollyball team, you have something important to say and those girls need to hear it. They can experience God's love and leading, through your life and He will sustain your efforts. You are amazing, I wonder how I've been so blessed to call you friend.


Love love love you most.

P.S. When we skype, remind me to show you my new clothes!

school and such

Dear Rachel,
First of all, I love the picture of the cows.  I have the picture hanging on my wall that your mom got me.  (Remember?  The one with the cow?) 
Second.  You know that I love records.  I absolutely can not get enough of my Bill Cosby record you gave me.  I found out about a little record store is not too far from my house.  WE should visit there the next time you visit me.  I think that would be fun.  It sounds like a really good place.
I really wish we could talk more on the phone.  School seems to be so busy lately.  Getting all my homework done at night and hardly texting you is hard some nights.  We haven't skyped in forever and that makes me sad.  Normally, that would be my fault because I always seem to be doing something when you are free.  We will try to plan that all better during the rest of the year.
I absolutely love Hillsong's music.  We sang that song last week every morning at school.  It made me happy that you wrote that too me the same week. 
I am glad you are enjoying school.  Do you ever feel like you are the only one who does?  Sometimes I look around the room and everyone is half asleep.  I generally don"t notice because I am so engaged in the lecture.  I think this year is going to be a good year for me academically.  I just want you to keep up your zeal for learning!
Hope you have a great Friday tomorrow!
Love,
Rebekah (Beka)

You're the best

Dear Rebekah,
It was wonderful feeling like a little kiddo again. I often miss that. Growing up has it perks but I think no one fully grows up and those who do don't enjoy life. There's always a part of us that longs to not have a care in the world except for who's coloring with the red crayon. I wish life was just that easy.
I do miss camp. I miss Nate. But I miss you more (believe me or not). I wish on random nights I could bring you a sno cone or that we could have sleep overs on the weekends, its not the same on the computer.
Thank you for making my summer so special. Its been the best seeing you more often then I have been and I feel we've grown even closer then we were. You're such a kind, sweet girl. You are GOLDEN and near and dear to my heart. I cherish you as my bestest friend and no one could ever replace you. Please never forget that.
The song Forever Reign by Hillsong has been my strong hold for encouragement lately, here are some words: "I'm running to your arms, running to your arms. The riches of your love will always be enough, nothing compares to your embrace. Light of the world forever reign... My heart will sing no other name, Jesus. Jesus." I love this song. Jesus is in control. He always has been and He always will be. I am praying for abundant amounts of love to lavish on those who don't deserve it. Just like the Lord lavishes us with love we don't deserve.

Lovelovelove you most.

P.S. This was at the rehearsal dinner for the wedding and I thought of you... since you're going to be a cow farmer some day.

Bye.

Dear Rachel,

Remember when we had that Disney party just a few days back?  And remember how we watched the Food Network for the first part of the night.  Being with friends, watching food, making food, eating food, and watching Disney totally made my night.  I am so glad we got to relive some childhood memories together.  Not only were we together, but we were also with friends.
I know you miss your camp friends now.  I also know that you are missing me.  Do you want to know how I know that?  I know that you miss me right now because I miss you so much!  Well, we did not really get to say a proper good-bye.  I know it is only for a short time, but as always when you go, it seems like forever.  I don't have much more to say to you right now except that I am praying for you.  We are starting another year at school soon.  We don't have many more left.  Let's make it the best year yet.  We may not get to see each other in person often, but we will be thinking and praying for each other all the time.  We will skype often and text even more.  You are amazing and I can't tell you how much I have treasured this summer and the time spent with you!  Have a safe drive!

Love,
Rebekah

Mall Cop

Dear Rebekah,
Right now I am watching Paul Blart: Mall Cop. I can't decide if I like this movie or not... its so stupid but so hilarious.
It was wonderful sitting in Panera just talking to you. You bring so much happiness to my life! It made my week hanging out with you and hearing about your trip. I can tell God was working in the team and in you and that you truly do have a heart for Toronto. That's so cool! And yeah... I am super proud. Everyone should wake up singing Tangled songs.
The other day I bought The Brothers Grim's fairy tales, and was reading through a few when I stumbled across Repunzel. I was so excited! The stories are quite similar; however I like Tangled more. I will have to read it to you sometime, along with others.
I like those verses!!! Thanks, I think I will go read the whole chapter now, it was encouraging.
Its funny that you put the title as, "Oh, Canada. Eh?" Because at camp we would say "AYYYYYYY" when we all agreed on something. I don't know why/how it started but I think Jack had something to do with it. I'm sure he told the story a few times.
Well... I go home in a week and a few days and I'm NOT excited about it, although I am so ready for school to start. I've been enjoying summer but I don't know... school sounds nice right how. haha! I probably won't say that 3 weeks from now. We need to have crocheting and movie parties via skype, more then last year.

LOVELOVELOVE you most.

Oh, Canada. Eh?

Toronto. Thanks my dear friend for praying for me while I was gone on my trip. You are so amazing! It was amazing to see how God worked through me and my other team members. I wish you could have been there, but at least I got to share everything with you when I saw you the other day. It was so good to sit  down with you and just talk. We don't do it enough. That is coming from a girl that can spend hours and days with you.

A friend and I woke up two days in a row and sang "When will my life begin" from Tangled as we got ready. Proud of me?!

I know that you are missing camp a lot right now. I am currently missing Toronto, Canada more than I can even put into words. I don't know what it is. I had just became so comfortable with my work there. God has definitely given me a heart for those people. I hope you have a great day today.

Grab another sno cone or two from the Shack today. Keep stocking up. Stay cool in this ridiculously insane heat.

These verses became my theme/encouragement during the time I was on my trip:

Then the Word of the Lord came to me, saying:

"Before I formed you in the womb I knew you; before you were born I consecrated you; I appointed you a prophet to the  nations."

Then said  I: "Ah, Lord God! Truely I do not know how to speak, for I am only a boy."

But the Lord said to me:

"Do not say, 'I am only a boy'; for you shall go to all whom I send you, and you shall speak whatever I command you. Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you to deliver you," says the Lord.

Then the Lord put out His hand and touched my mouth; and the Lord said to me:

"Now I have put My words in your mouth. See, today I appoint you over nations and over kingdoms, to pluck up and to pull down, to destroy and to overthrow, to build and to plant."

Jeremiah 1:4-10 

Great verse, eh?

sigh...

Today I've been tired, run down, not feeling so great and lonely. Its just been one of those days. I got to telling Kara about Nate and I kind of couldn't stop thinking about him... That's never a good thing. I surrounded myself with books and that helped some, but I wish you were here to keep me company. Tomorrow is a new day with new feelings and thoughts, it will be better.

love love love you most, sis.

P.S. Praying for your trip, that God would give you peace and patience.

Flynn Ryder

Dear Rebekah,
Tomorrow I am going home to the RANCH!!! I cannot wait, I am so excited... Grayson is coming from home and Hannah is here so we are just going to party! Its going to be awesome! Can you tell I'm excited?
That sounds wonderful. I love Tangled.  I showed dad and Johnna that movie the other night and they both really enjoyed it. Its the sweetest most adorable movie and it made my LIFE when Joey told me he was reminded of me when he watched that movie. I will never forget that. Haha I think I would have done the same thing and hidden it... and I will go get a lunch box!!! That's so great, people at school will judge me the whole year but I'm kinda to the point where I don't care what anyone in the world thinks. Because the people who mean the world to me just don't care about stuff like that.
That reminds me of the Dr. Susse quote, "Those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind. Thanks for being one of those who doesn't mind.
Today I went shopping with Hannah. I got purfume from Victorias Secret and a two dollar sweater from Old Navy. It basically made my life, I love how cheap stuff can be sometimes! Its super comfortable and bright yellow. After that we got home and skyped with Grayson and then went and ate at Buffalo Wild Wings. I'd call it a productive, happy day.
I'll be praying lots.

love love love you most.

Rach

Walmart.

Dear Rachel,

Earlier today, I went with my mom to the store. We were just going to pick up a few things that we needed. Little did we know what adventure lay ahead. Just after putting the sour cream into our buggie (that is what they called it where I grew up), it attacked my mom. It 'flew' out and attacked my mother's leg. The sad part about the whole thing was that her leg actually looked like it was bleading slightly. I told her that she was going to need a band-aid for that. Other than that, we made it out of the store safetly.

Do you want to know what they are selling at Walmart right now?? Tangled school gear! Yes! Right along with the other princesses, Rapunzel is on lunch boxes and pencil holders. Despite my dying urge to purchase a lunch box, I left without one. I am sure that I will forever regret it, but there is still time. I hid a pencil holder with Rapunzel and other princesses faces on it behind the row of pencil bags for boys. When you were little did you ever hid something at the store  that you really wanted at the bottom of everything else with the hope that nobody would buy it before you returned? Maybe it is just me. I figured that no girl looking for something Tangled would look behind a row full of boy pencil bags. It is sitting there as I type this just waiting for me to come back and buy it. If I end up returning to buy it, I think you should go buy one too. "The pencil bag or the lunch box?" you ask. "Both," I say.

College. Yes, I can't wait. There is so much I look forward to learning and doing. I can't wait to be roommates (hopefully that is the way God is leading us). We will have to cutest room on our floor.

I am so glad that you mentioned Narnia because I have a lot I could say on that subject. I would talk about it know, but I must finish packing for Canada. Have a great day!

Love you!

Pathetic?? Yes!

Dr. Pepper

Dear Rebekah,
It was good to hear from you last night, thanks for calling. I agree, texting is so stupid and I wish I could see or even talk to you everyday. However; AT&T doesn't allow that without charging you a million $$$. Oh well. In college we'll be able to talk everyday, I can't wait. Do you think about college much? I can't STOP thinking about it... I can't wait to be your room mate, to design our room and make it our cool space. I can imagine it with really fun with your bright colors, and with my vintage twist. Its going to be adorable! We can share meals, secrets and frustrations with one another, along with deodorant, shampoo and Sour Patch Kids. That's truly going to be life at its best. 
That book sounds awesome! I am going to have to read it, who's it by? Those quotes were amazing, especially this one, "You have to say yes to the words of Jesus before you even hear them." wow did I love that! So many times in my life I second guess God's plan and His will for my life, but I am learning that all I have to do is surrender and He will take care of the rest. What a comfort. He has been showing my that my identity and confidence is found in Him alone, and that He is MORE then enough to sustain me. 
Lately, I've had this insane Dr. Pepper addiction. I seriously can't get enough! I don't know why, its not like there is anything special about DP but man do I love it! Oh me and my weirdness. 
Well this week I will be... Working on Calculus (yes by choice, but I am also practicing for the ACT), reading Crime and Punishment and Mark, rocking out to Maroon 5's new CD, spending lots and lots of time with my dear friend Hannah from camp, shopping, and going home to the Ranch. Its going to be a great week! What are you seeing and visiting this week? 
Last night I prayed the Lord would give you peace about Canada, that He would wash over you with His Grace and give you patience. I pray He will watch over you but more importantly that He would use you in big ways to minister to the people of Toronto. 




Love love love you most. 

P.S. This picture reminded me of you, because after Lauren took it she said, "It looks like you're saying GUYS LETS TO GO NARNIA." When really, that smile was a result of her saying, "think of Nate." When she said that I would melt and that's how we got cute pictures or yours truly. Pathetic right?

Holiday.

Dear Rachel, I have been away at camp for the last week and missed you the whole time. The best part of the whole camp was the new friends I met. I met two others girls who were on fire for Jesus. It makes my heart glad to see others so in love with Jesus. I have not seen you in a while. Though it might not seem like a long time to some people, it is something only BEST FRIENDS can relate to. Texting is so lame. Every time I send you a text, I wish I could see you in person. Even talking on the phone is better. At least I can hear your voice that way.
I have been reading the book, Radical. God continues to reveal himself to me in each chapter in a new way. I can't tell you how much I am learning about my relationship with Christ. You should really read it for yourself. Just to get you excited about reading it, I am going to put a few quotes below...

"Everything in all creation responds in obedience to the Creator...until you get to you and me. We have the audacity to look God in the face and say, 'No'."
"You have to say yes to the words of Jesus before you even hear them."
"determine not to waste our lives on anything but uncompromising, unconditional abandonment to a gracious, loving Savior who invites us to take radical risk and promises us radical reward."

Love you!

p.s. Happy 4th of July! You told me this was your favorite holiday! Hope it is amazing!

Today.

Dear Rebekah, I am so glad I got to spend the day with you. It was a blast and Soul Surfer was amazing! I think reading Narnia out loud while we ate breakfast was probably the greatest idea we've had so far and finding weird stuff at Goodwill is always fun. Thanks for always knowing how to put a smile on my face and reading cute blogs to me when I am about to pass out from being super tired. You are so sweet and I am glad to call you 2nd biff (which really means first best friend).

"For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. ¹² It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, ¹³ while we wait for the blessed hope."
-Titus 2:11-13


This verse give me hope and confidence only found in the Lord. 

A Little Explanation

Hello Friends! My name is Rachel and my best friends name is Rebekah. This is our blog to each other and we welcome you to read! Since Rebekah and I live in separate states we are going to use this blog to write one another letters about our lives, feelings, thoughts and ideas. We hope you enjoy our blog as we enjoy getting to know each other more and more, one letter at a time.