Agape Life

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"Agape doesn't love somebody because they're worthy.

Agape makes them worthy by the strength and power of its love.

Agape doesn't love somebody because they're beautiful.

Agape loves in such a way that it makes them beautiful."

Rob Bell

With that quote in mind, I'd like to say a few things. First, I love that my God has the ability to make me beautiful without having anything to do with my physical appearance. I love that lately, I've come to understand and accept myself on a lot of different levels. The concept of being comfortable in my own skin is attainable. I like who I am and who I am becoming.

Along with that, I also have understood how to think more of others. The fact that I think more highly of myself has enabled me to have a deeper rooted love for humanity. I want so much for others to understand they have value.

Unconditional love, Agape, is amazing. It's really remarkable that this love has no boundaries. It has no agenda. It does not love because of anything. I want to live this way. I want to create and give and have relationships and have no strings attached. This kind of love is authentic. Life is way too short to not live this way.

Nathan's Birthday (better late than never)

My wonderful husband's birthday was about a month ago... I know, I'm not the best on timing when it comes to blogging. None the less, here it is!

Turning 21 is pretty great, except when your significant other can't do anything with you... I feel so lame not being able to go out with Nathan. He will enjoy my birthday much more, that way we can both celebrate! Here are some picture of Nathan's birthday celebration...

Happy Birthday Miss Taylor!

I made these shoes and dress for a friend of ours this past week. I must say, the gifts I make are not only for the people I give them to, but also for me! I LOVE creating things and I LOVE knowing others enjoy them. It's just a beautiful thing! Not to mention, this child I gave this adorable outfit to is going to look fabulous in it! She is SO stinkin' adorable in every way! Happy first birthday Taylor!

in love

If you were an ocean

I'd swim in your body

and dive in your love.

I'd splash with your laughter

and sink in your flood.

I'd wade in your patience

and float on your grace.

I'd sail on your current

to never leave your place.

If you were a tree

I'd climb up your branches

and sway with your leaves.

I'd glide with your twigs

and fall with your seeds.

I'd dig to your roots

and find your heartbeat

I'd hold it to mine

until our beats meet.

If you were a forest

I'd know all your secrets

and hide in your caves.

I'd dance down your paths

and rest in your maze.

I'd smell all your flowers

and eat your berries sweet.

I'd never be empty

because you make me complete.

Hailey Rae

Today I'm feeling like I need some loves from my girl... over 1000 miles away, I'm sure you can imagine, I am a little sad. Here are some photos I snatched while she was here in June. My heart is crying. These pictures always make me smile though :)

too excited!

So many good things are happening right now. I'm feeling overwhelmingly grateful and happy. I'll start with the super exciting...

Something Baby

There isn't much to it yet, but oh man... there will be! I made tags and everything!

also...

Something Quilted

Again, nothing. But there will be. I'm just proud of myself that I have both stores UP!

I don't want to jinks it, but I'm going in for an interview tomorrow at ANTHROPOLOGY!!! Best place to work EVER! EEK!

I guess I'll find out how it goes tomorrow...

I'll be praying all night.

Pray with me?

This job would be such a blessing, another one stacked on the top of all the others... like a cherry on an ice cream sunday, only better.

Earth and Moon

My shadow casts itself upon the Moon making her appear smaller than she truly is. As I move, the Moon grows weaker. In her defense, it is all about the position she is in. She will never cover me up, I am too great. Her world revolves around mine, making me the most important. The Moon, her shapes and shadows so beautiful, will never be as breathtaking as me and my colors and mysteries. To the Moon I am everything.

I am alive! Living. Moving. Breathing. My breath is more important to the Moon than her own breath she breathes. My concerns concern her, my fears frighten her. In any situation, when I am well or distraught the Moon, she aches for me. She fears my need for her will dwindle to nothing.

Little does she know she is everything to me. Despite her small stature and lack of awe - she is what keeps me alive. She is my emotion, my dance. She pulls me in - captivating.

We are drawn to one another and she knows not. She is unaware of my need for her. If she were to grow wings and soar to another, well, I would end.

On the other hand, I know she needs me. I know her love, her deep rooted, unending love for me. And it fills my soul.

Sometimes I am afraid. Afraid the morning comes and evening never returns. I fear I'll never see the moon again. Never her piercing illumination in the darkness. Never her face on mine. Only the sun, what has the sun done for me? Nothing. Left me a desert. A barren womb - lifeless.

But the Moon. The Moon sings me songs no other could. Her voice is gravity.