'til I reach you.

distance

is great. is tough. brings about adventures. stirs the heart to love. 

being far has been just this to me. 

I am convinced, however, that distance can {eventually} bring those furthest from you, ever near to you. For the time being, one can only draw others close to the heart. So, though distance brings about weariness, sadness, & sometimes loneliness, it's temporary. 

It's always temporary. 

{glory glory} 

we each may be at points where our journey and life's quests are taking us to places once never imagined in order that we may harvest the greatest of fruits. Right now, God is cultivating us & soon enough, we will be brought back together with those we adore & journey through life with them.

Being cultivated with those in which our hearts have desired amidst the miles of distance between those beings.  

{YES.} 

I must constantly remind myself of what I just wrote here for the week that stands between me & california & those who dwell there - Lord be my strength. 

rivers & roads by: The Head & The Heart 

this song says it all. 

ah, but there is more.

"You are much more than just sweet. You have passions, you have frustrations, & you have depth. That is who you are. You need to surround yourself with those who see past what is so obvious to those around. You need people who know you & who will push you to be the best of yourself, who will challenge you but won't change you, because these are the things that make you so beautiful- the whole person."  
// { Leah Serao }

It's true, friends. 

We are all so much more than what is simply seen by all. 

That is why it is so special when we meet those people who truly know us & desire to continue in their quest of knowledge of our whole person. 

Please hold on to these people.

 There will be few, maybe even just one or two.  

Don't forget their value. 

It is through these friendships in which we can see & embody the love of Christ.

 { Tis a powerful thing. }

 yes, another hand imagery.

{ hands are beautiful things. } 

*photos courtesy of pinterest.com*

express it.

If you love someone, go on and tell them. Better yet, show them. 

that's why I adore valentine's day. It brings people together & puts a spotlight on what that person means to them. 

IT'S GREAT. 

I was in the good ole target { doing some last minute valentine shopping} and my heart was filled with joy at the sight of ladies & gents, young & old, seeking out that one meaningful card that could only attempt to communicate what they felt for that one person. It was beautiful. I was overwhelmed with excitement seeing old men bending over, reading countless cards, or that one man who was printing out pictures of himself and the family, cropping it in just the right way, for his wife. Those countless men who had dozens of roses in their hands in order to make her feel loved, if just by this one token of their affection. 

its truly the little things. 

l o v e. 

so today, love those around you.

here's a little list of some simple acts to express love: 

1. smile more 

2. make a fort, cuddle, & watch a movie

3. pick some flowers for someone 

4. write a note 

{even if you just draw a happy face} 

5. embrace someone

6. ask someone to coffee 

7. make someone a home cooked meal. 

8. take a walk with someone {or play in snow} 

9. pass out chocolates 

10. wink at someone  

{its terribly awkward & quite wonderful just make sure you smile} 

11. stop to chat with that one person you always pass by 

12. get up early, make tea & breakfast for another. 

13. call {don't text} friends, family, & loved ones near & far to express your love. 

14. make a list of all the things you love about that person. 

L O V E.

SCRIPTURE: 

Song of Solomon {what a romance} 

"Place me like a seal over your heart, like a seal on your unyielding grave. It burns like a blazing fire, like a mighty flame"

{ Song of Solomon 8:6 NIV } 

"I slept but my heart was awake..."

{ Song of Solomon 5:2 } 

"I am my Beloved's, and His desire is toward me" 

{ Song of Solomon 7:10 } 

"We love because he loved us first" 

{ 1 John 4:19 }

may we love as God loves; unconditionally & constantly. 

{pictures courtesy of pinterest.com}