In some ways, I feel like the last week and a half has been a “time-out” of sorts. Spending time w/ family and friends, not working, no school projects or deadlines hanging over me… And while I head back to Philadelphia today – with projects and deadlines to finish, I’m so thankful for the Sabbath rest I’ve experienced, laughter and sharing and deep conversations and being reminded over and over again how richly I am blessed and deeply I am loved.

Because I am. And you are.

The sun still shines. The rain still falls. Our bodies metabolize the food we eat. Breath fills our lungs.  We are not alone.  And God is good.