Bold

Would you consider yourself bold in your faith? 

Are you willing to step out of your comfort zone to find out if someone knows Jesus?

Do you ask? 

I can't speak for anyone but myself and I know that more often than not

I tip-toe around if I'm not sure people know Jesus

Surely I can tell by their actions and I can set an example by how I live, right? 

That is not what the Lord has called us to at all 

It is Easter season

The time God gave his Son 

To die, to bleed, to suffer and be separated from the Father

for MY filthy rags 

Only to powerfully raise him from the dead

To display his power, compassion, love and grace 

I was blown away today by a sweet little 6 year old 

Ellie came with me to help with a school assignment 

She was such a rockstar and did an awesome job

We got back in the car 

Without hesitation, she said 

"Kendall, are you a Christian?" 

I couldn't help but smile at her willingness to be bold

She didn't think twice about asking 

She wanted to know if I knew the same Jesus she did 

I assured her that yes I was

We continued to have a sweet conversation about what it means to be a Christian

What Jesus did and what that looks like in our lives 

I loved hearing her stories about Jesus

The faith of a child-so tender and sweet with such trust in Jesus
What a reminder to trust in our God
Who is sovereign over ALL things 

Jesus spoke straight to my heart through Ellie's sweet spirit today
Thank you to a beautiful, loved, bold Ellie-bug

Will you be bold this Easter season? 

Happy St. Patricks Weekend

Have I ever mentioned that I LOVE Spring 

I can't ever decide if fall or spring is my favorite season

after days like yesterday and today

Spring is well in the lead 

This morning Sarah Beth, her dear friend Lizanne, and I ran in the Get to the Green 10K

SB and Lizanne were such rockstars-what ballers 

Lizanne gets married NEXT WEEK so they were 

"sweating for the wedding"

What cuties

We could not have asked for a more beautiful morning to run 

The breeze was cool

The sun was shining 

It was just gorgeous 

The whole time I was running

I couldn't help but smile at the Lord's glory displayed through creation 

Today was beautiful 

We had lunch outside

Came back home & I desperately needed to school work 

So, what did I do

Took my stuff right outside sat in the sun 

Enjoyed the warm sun and cool breeze 

Thank you Lord for Spring

A fun St. Patrick's weekend 

and sweet sweet friends  

At the Cross...

"He is not here. He has RISEN, just like He said." Matthew 28:6

At the cross, I am redeemed. At the cross, I am granted righteousness. At the cross, I am given unimaginable grace. At the cross, I am loved. At the cross, I am COMPLETE. 

Happy Easter season! Thank you Jesus for a torn veil and an empty tomb! 

"Jesus is the only One who can meet your deepest need to be known, accepted and pursued simply because of who you are." 

Princesses, yes we are!

We did, yes we did!

13.1 miles later, Megan and I are officially Disney Princesses! 

We had a great time 

We were both a little anxious 

but were sweetly reminded to be strong and courageous (Joshua 1:9) 

and that Jesus is our sustainer and he has stooped down to make us great (Ps 18:35)

Mom and Dad are literally the best

They got up early to drive us down Friday
Made sure we were where we needed to be
Encouraged us, prayed with us, spoiled us rotten all weekend
I am so grateful for their selfless love
What a beautiful example they set

It was a QUICK weekend
A busy whirlwind
We left around 730 Friday morning

About 6 1/2 hours later, we made it
Megan and I went straight to the expo to pick up our packets

Came back and went for a lovely dinner

Slept
Up early Saturday, around 7 ish, for a warm up jog
Got ready and hit the parks

It was hot,lots of walking, and even more people
(probably not the best before a 1/2 marathon)
but we made the most of it

Came back to the hotel
Mom and Dad brought supper back

We enjoyed it in our room
Naturally, had a little pre-race dessert

Then Megan and I tried to hit the hay early

Beep beep goes the alarm at 2 am (YIKES)
Excited, we got up and ready
Complete with tu-tus and hairbows

Got on a bus to head to the start line at 330 am
Were in our corrals around 445 am

And off we went at 550 ish

We ran all through Disney
Magic Kingdom and Cinderella's castle was definitely the high point

The last few miles were difficult
We were both just ready to finish
We felt like the last mile was never ending
But we did it, sprinted across the finish line (Mom and Dad there cheering for us)
In 2 hours 14 minutes
We are pleased!

We finished and got a beautiful medal
Mom and Dad came bearing beautiful roses
We drank lots of water and were then just ready to be clean

Came back, got all showered and hit the road to head back
Got caught in terrible traffic
Took us 9 hours to make it home but we made it safe and sound
Now life continues on
We are just a little more royal 

Girls Weekend 2013

Y'all I ALWAYS have so much fun with my girlfriends 

Almost 2 years out of Clemson 

Annual girls trips are a necessity 

We've had get togethers at the lake

Went to Boston (that was while we were still in Clemson) 

We always laugh till we cry 

Enjoy fellowship 

Catching up on each others lives

and 

I personally enjoy that we are all in such different stages of life 

We can all bring so many different experiences and learn from one another,

what a beautiful picture of the Lord's faithfulness 

Our dear friend Sara got married this past summer and she and her husband live in Nashville 

What better place than Music City for a girls weekend 

They were such gracious and generous hosts 

Our weekend in pictures

Full of laughs 

Funny stories

Yummy places to eat 

Beautiful weather 

and most importantly GREAT friends 

 Kristin, Kaitlyn, and I jet setting to Nashville 

 Bee bopping around Vanderbilt campus-such a beautiful university

 Delicious dinner at Sambuca in The Gulch 

Thank you for the recommendation Kathryn 

 Headed down to the Honky Tonk 

 "Love Circle"-overlooks the Nashville skyline

 So thankful I get to have this beautiful friend to do life with

 The Bluebird Cafe 

 Waiting at The BlueBird Cafe 

 Church at Brentwood Baptist 

 Lovely Brunch at Tavern 

Great Sunday brunch and the weather was GORGEOUS 

 Rayna James House in the TV show "Nashville" 

 In the Belle Mead Neighborhood

Such a quaint beautiful area 

So sad to leave Nashville and girls weekend 2013

Welcome 2013

Y'all, it is the middle of January
I feel like it was just yesterday I was ringing in the new year
A very low key ring in I might add
Lucy and I had a great time at the Salley household

The new year has started off a bit busy
Getting settled back in and back in the swing of things
Enjoying being back with Sarah Beth
I've been back and forth for appointments
Visiting Lucy in Augusta--had a BLAST & can't wait to go back

Classes have finally started back!
Although I think it will be quite tough, I am excited about this semester!
A lot will be happening this semester including...

a fun girls trip to Nashville (come on tomorrow 1 pm) 

my birthday :) 

my first half marathon

my first official client 

my dear friend CC's wedding

A wedding, or 2,  every month until November (so far)

and all in the midst of classes and work here and there! 

I am definitely looking forward to what the Lord has in store for 2013 

I am praying that the Lord would use me in Big ways 

That he would continue to orchestrate community in my life 

That my life would be lived for His glory 

That my love for Him would grow more everyday 

And that I would continue to learn what it means to live by His Grace everyday

What does your 2013 hold?! 

New York

Hebrews 4:16a Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace

By the grace of our dear Savior 

I have been blessed with an incredible family 

My heart is just overwhelmed by the time we got to spend together over the holidays 

We laughed so much we cried, prayed together, and enjoyed being ALL together 

...that doesn't happen to often these days...

What an incredible blessing! 

Dad and the boys left to go hunting so naturally the girls had to do something fun as well 

After Christmas, Mom, Shelby and I went to NYC 

Spending time with Mom and Shelby

A mother-daughter trip 

A treasured memory for sure 

We had a WONDERFUL time

It was brr chills berry pillsberry

And for this Southern girl I say Jesus knew what He was doing when he placed me in the South

Thank goodness we serve a Sovereign God :) 

We arrived to pouring snow

Stayed in a lovely area of NYC

Shopped, ate (probably WAY to much), went to see Jersey Boys 

...it was PHENOMENAL...I highly recommend it 

Saw the beautiful Christmas decorations 

The tree at rockefeller center, the windows at Saks, Eloise at the Plaza

Went to madame tussauds wax museum-we had a big ole time

And wrapped up the trip with a Chelsea Market food tour 

To say the least we most definitely maximized our time 

What a wonderful time with my incredible mom and sister!  

Just another taxi ride through the city 

 Shelby, I think we should audition, we so have that high kick 

Well, I'd say he gives "shrimp midget" a whole new meaning 

 

 Chelsea Market Food Tour