Nashville Trip

This past weekend I went to Nashville... just because.

I have so many wonderful friends in that city, and sadly there's never enough time to see all of them.

BUT the Lord knew who I needed to see this weekend, and those girls were such an encouragement to me. On the way into town, I stopped at MTSU to see one of my girls who graduated in May. I've been here since September of last year, and let me tell you, it did my heart good to see Katie's big smile when she opened the door to her apartment, and the hug she gave me. I'm grateful the Lord gave me a year with Katie in the youth group. She's a precious girl. I'm excited for this new chapter in her life.

Then, I got to stop by and see Stacy's classroom and visit with her for a hot second. I'd die without her. I'm proud of her. She's a real live teacher!!

Then I made it to my friend MeLissa's house for a Bible study she was starting that night with some girls. It was fun to sit in, and uh, I kind of wish they could skype me in every week! Then I got to spend some time talking with MeLissa, her roommates (and my friends) Lydia and Erin, and our friend Arley. Those girls friendships with one another is precious to see, plus they're all hilarious people. It's always fun to see them.

MeLissa and I stayed up talking late, and geez what an encouragement she is. If anything, she just made me feel less alone. I love MeLissa and the way she lives her like. She lives expectantly.. like she KNOWS there's so much more the Lord wants for her. She gives me courage. She reminds me to "be gentle." She makes me laugh. She believes in me. AND on top of all that, she's going to be famous some day and let me make her coffee for her.

I love her.

Friday night I went over to my friends' Carrie, Candace, and Jenny's apartment... and my friend Megan came to have a sleepover too! Oh my goodness did we laugh! They're amazing women. Saturday morning at breakfast Carrie asked us, "Who inspires you?" I sat there thinking... grateful that I have friendships like this.. that we can talk about things beyond the superficial. I left Nashville feeling so refreshed, restored, loved, and blessed. I'm grateful for those friendships.

Yet another reason why I just love Fuge. Its brought some pretty incredible people into my world!