This is what Weekends are made of..

the past two weeks have been something straight out of a crazy
action packed movie.. at times it was hard to believe it was real life
and that I actually survived.
 
some weekends roll around and I have non-stop plans from Friday after work
until Monday morning...
 
which make the weekends that are relaxed and plans
just fall into place, all the more sweeter.
 
because who doesn't love
Friday nights of worship and fellowship with
sweet church friends?
 
 sleeping in till noon,
grabbing lunch and free coffee with your roomie?
 
getting your nails done?
 
crazy fun car wash experiences?
 
laughter with the people you're blessed to live with?
 
adventures downtown with another beyond precious friend?
 
 
conversations that I will savor forever?

 
yummy diner dinners?
 
but
really though
who doesn't LOVE 70 degree weather in February that calls
for sundresses and sandals?
 
a good morning of worship
and a good lunch afterwards?

in my book, there is not many things
that come close to the joy brought from
a weekend filled with such fun, and joy.
 
so grateful for weekends that I can roll with the punches..
and savor every moment of rest, laughter
and hellos that turn into 3 hour heart talks until midnight.
 
 
loving this time in life, and trying so hard
to hold on to every ounce of joy it brings.
 
could not trade it for the world.
 
May you too find JOY in the small things in this season!
 
Here's to a week of splendid busy schedules,
savoring the small moments, finding joy
and going on a cleaning craze to prepare
the house for guests arriving on Thursday!
 
 
Until next time,
Austyn
 
 

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