Just took the middle Ramsing child out on her birthday date (11. That FREAKS ME OUT). We went to Borders to pick out a book and then to Panera for bagels. It was absolutely delightful ( Read more... )

when i finally ironed out all of my priorities ( Read more... )

just got off the phone with my favorite california chick ( Read more... )

Me: So, I've been thinking about things, and I realized some stuff and I've been praying a lot and I just think that God is telling me this and that. Sooo... I just wanted to see what you thought.

Matt: Hmm. (Thoughtful pause). Well, I would have to say that in this case I agree with God.

This is not exaggerated. This was our word-for-word conversation over dinner tonight.

Dad: So you're going to go somewhere safe, right?
Me: I mean... sure.
Dad: Because it's VERY important that you're safe.
Me: I promise they check out ALL the places before they send us.
Dad: OK, well, I want you to wear one of those GPS things. I'm going to buy you one ( Read more... )

actually mailing things i've been wanting to mail.

finding out my favorite cousin-in-law (and her husband, my cousin, who i love a lot too :-)) is PREGNANT!!! for the third time.

the lady at the post office was THE NICEST ever, seriously, i had no idea what i was doing and she could not have been sweeter and she helped me find the right packaging ( Read more... )

Brian and Claudia got married tonight. It was beautiful, and I was honored to stand up with them and take part in their day.

But I really want to write about the rehearsal dinner.

The rehearsal dinner?! But that's, like, not even the ceremony!

Excellent point. This entire weekend was amazing and joy-filled and I'm sure I could write this same entry ( Read more... )

Phone message from Amy in slightly urgent tone of voice: Hi Emily, it's Amy. Call me back when you get a chance, thanks! bye!

Me (calling Amy): Hey! What's up?
Amy: Well, I have something I wanted to ask you...
Me: OK?
Amy: Um... how do you feel about....cats?
Me: They're fine. Why, are you thinking about getting one?
Amy: Well. We're sort of getting one ( Read more... )

 "How do we get in touch with being the Beloved? ...You have to celebrate your chosenness constantly. This means saying "thank you" to God for having chosen you, and "thank you" to all who remind you of your chosenness. Gratitude is the most fruitful way of deepening your consciousness that you are not an accident, but a divine choice. It is ( Read more... )

I miss Wheaton, in a happy way.

I also really don't know what I would have done in an era without cell phones. I mean that humbly and sincerely (obviously tons of people live without them). Hearing people you love's voices from all over the country.... very, very wonderful.