i’ve lived in the same house, walked on the same driveway, opened the same front door, went to the same church for 16 years. to mom & dad, i wouldn’t be who i am or where i am if it wasn’t for you. you’ve taught me what jesus’ love looks like. you’ve taught me how to forgive like jesus does & to always be kind no matter the circumstances. my sweet sisters and brother who i’ve watched grow from not being able to walk or talk to crying, laughing, singing, screaming, dancing, running, playing & jumping. i don’t think you know how much i will miss you but this is only a “see you later.” 

it’s a bittersweet thing leaving everything i’ve ever known and been comfortable with. but jesus, he doesn’t call us to comfort. he calls us to step out of everything we’ve ever been comfortable with and step into his calling on our lives. thank you sweet jesus for these past 18 years of my life. thank you for staying constant & steadfast through this ever so changing life. you’re so good to me. 

to gap c, my heart is so filled with joy knowing all the amazing things our beautiful father has in store for each one of us. let’s dance, sing, cry, laugh, serve, worship & grow together! let’s go into this next season so expectant! i can already see chains falling & healing coming. the enemy can kiss us goodbye. we are walking in freedom! freedom! freedom! 

peace out ohio, see ya soon georgia (: 

xoxo,

lydia