Gracias a Dios [Sioux Falls: Part 1]

I went home.

 Believe it or not, I was REALLY excited to go from this to this.

I have so much to be grateful to God for. 

Being away from my home has helped me to understand that even better.

For this post and the next

I want to shout out a few of the things I praise God for...

for part of my YL family waiting at the airport for hours 

into the night while my plane kept getting delayed 

and happy tears

for a mom who brought my boots, long socks, my coat,

mittens, and my favorite headband to the airport 

to welcome and prepare me for the tundra 

for a dog who remembers me

and showed me that by shoving her head into my body 

and whining [THE sweetest reunion]

for the family I have at Hayward Elementary School 

and they way they support my next adventure

for a grandpa who can play indoor hockey

with his great-grandson

and warm fireplaces

for a full day spent with my college girls 

and quick starbucks runs

for butterscotch latte's, Coffea, 

and friends who understand me

for housewarming parties

and hilarious games of water pong

for a full house, ugly sweaters, and GATHER

for washing dishes to ghettoize music 

and clean sinks

for The Point and my unconditionally supportive church family 

that reminds me of Jesus

for relaxing massages

and my Amy sister 

for families that grow together 

and relaxing nights at home

for meals around our big table 

and Chinese food eaten by candle light 

for my first drive in 5+ months and 

friends and family that drive me all over kingdom come

for coffee dates where I left feeling loved and known 

for me beloved family

and Janna's red lace dress

for Christmas Eve curry with the Caselli's

and Christmas morning left and right game with the Morgan's

for Christmas traditions that never grow old

and my favorite park

for homemade hot chocolate with a candy cane 

and nights by the christmas tree with my slippers on

for intentional time with one of my favorite people

and Caribou Coffee

for late night hot tubing with my family

and dark cold nights 

for nights of card playing and cookie eating 

and friendly competition 

Gracias a Dios [Sioux Falls: Park 2]

on it's way :)