It's Been a While
by Amy
Last year I had one of the most amazing opportunities of my life: I was invited to my dear friend’s wedding…in Scotland. Sarah and Alban were set to get married in May and I was ecstatic. When God started setting things into motion for me to go I couldn’t wait to tell Sarah. After catching up with her, I asked her if there was anything I could do to help and was honored when she said yes and let me join in the planning. That was the beginning of one of the most favorite adventures of my life.
The time came and I travelled every possible means of
transportation to get to the venue which sat on a small island off a bigger island...off the mainland of Scotland; planes, buses, trains, ferries, and running…lots
of running! Nothing will beat the feeling I had after I had made my
destination, ate my first meal, and walked the quiet countryside back to where
I would be staying with Sarah and her friends. The feeling was bliss.
Weddings take so much out of people – both the planning of
it and act of going through it. While I know Sarah had her share of lists and
things to do – I considered it a joy to help as much as I could. I’ve told her this many times, but helping her with her wedding was so much fun. Even in the midst of all festivities and preparations I had so much time to take in the beauty of Scotland.
When I came home I immediately wanted to get back on a plane
and go back. I would do all the lugging and running and ferries back-and-forth
again and again. Scotland is calling me and I intend to answer it sooner rather
than later.
Sarah’s friendship has meant so much to me. Just as the trip
was unforgettable, so has every moment of our friendship been memorable. However, since
Scotland I’ve felt an even closer connection with her. Life events bond people closer together and it is true for us. She is a forever friend.
Life for the both of us has been busy, but it doesn’t matter how much time has passed since our last conversation,
we can pick up from where we left off and be right on track with one another. I
love that about our friendship. If our last conversation stopped
mid-sentence, we'd pick it up the moment we answered a text, call or Skype date.
Tea in hand, we laugh and encourage one another.
Writing on this blog feels the same. Just as we can start conversations as if we are picking up from the last one, so we want this platform to be with you.
When we asked each other how we felt about the blog and
where we stood with it the feeling was mutual: we can't give up. It’s time to write again.
We are a couple of forever friends who live miles away from each other and have a love for writing. And while we are still
attempting to figure out life and the joys and struggles it brings, we have a common passion for the
written word and for the biggest love of our lives: Jesus.
We began this writing platform as a means to get our voices out there, or rather find them. Shy, unsure, and in many ways unready, we thought by starting a blog we would be exercising our faith in God, using what seemingly small voices we have to encourage others to take a daily dose of grace and pursue purpose. We wanted to take it day-by-day and hoped that we could be used for His glory no matter how imperfect our walk with Him. Also, to know that not one thing has to be perfected in us in order to start that journey towards purpose. Again, accepting those daily offerings of His grace.
Because of this we know we need not be perfected before
He uses us. God uses those who are called according to His purpose (not ours)
and because of our love for Him, He will make these imperfect things in our
lives good and abundant.
There is so much to catch up on, friend. So many stories,
updates, and encouraging thoughts. I sincerely hope we can get some tea and
start talking. I'll make the scones.
