Sisters.

Just last week my Bozeman family and I headed to the south to see the rest of my family in Oklahoma. Two of my sisters, Christa and Danae, are married. In the short week I was there, my eyes were truly opened to how submissive those two are to their husbands. Christa loves on Jason daily by taking care of their three wild kids, laughing at his nerdy jokes, preparing him dinner, and giving him lots of kisses. Danae does the same thing with Doug. She serves him regularly by making him coffee and popcorn, fixing a plate of food for him for dinner, feeding Henry, giving him hugs, and laughing at his jokes. Both couples are in love with the Lord and it makes me truly happy. They both serve their husbands by caring for kids that aren't always easy to deal with. I am blessed to have such good role models. 

Wives, submit yourselves to your own husbands as you do to the Lord.

Ephesians 5:22

Christa and Danae are incredible wives. 

They submit to their husbands and the Lord always. 

I hope one day I will be a loving and serving wife just like them.

2013

1. Graduate High School

2. Leave the country.

3. Visit Jessie, Jonathan, and Luci. 

4. Read the whole Bible.

5. Read five books.

6. Eat at the Blackbird Kitchen with Nick.

7. Apply to NDSU.

8. Write letters to all my sisters.

9. Save up a lot of money. 

10. Pray for a specific person everyday.

11. Make a music video with David.

12. Learn to play guitar. 

13. Do a craft from pinterest. 

December Highlights

- Became an adult.

- Nick came home early and surprised me on my birthday.

- Went to Oklahoma and saw all my siblings.

- Met Jeff, Bethany's boyfriend.

- Ate at Pho Real, a new restaurant downtown.

- Found my Journal. SO GLAD. 

- Started the book Weird.

- Finished my MSU class.

- Applied to go to Guatemala next fall.

2012 in Photos

Lucille Pray Grider was born. She is a huge blessing.

I went to Florida to visit one of my all time favorite families.

Participated in 30 Hour Famine for the fourth year.
 We broke the fast with communion & prayed a lot.

I was welcomed into the Illuminate leadership team.
Proof to me that God answers prayers. 

Our youth group went to New Orleans for Challenge, a national
youth conference. 

Had the chance to go to Hawaii with Mikayla, one of my
favorite people ever. ( Her heart for missions is incredible. Just sayin.) 

Camp Agape's summer staff was outstanding. The best yet!

Nick and I took a day trip to Billings and went to
the Zoo and a water park.

I met this boy. Colton. He will forever have a huge part of my heart.

Went to Spokane over spring break to work at a camp. This was
part of the incredible dish crew. 

Nick asked me to Prom. I said yes and we had
so much fun dancing the night away.

Took a road-trip with Jenny and Trevor to Fargo, ND to visit
Nick at college. 

Got to be with all of my wonderful Siblings in Oklahoma for Christmas.