the times, they are changing indeed

In the bliss of a four month summer holiday (I know, I was spoiled), I forgot the insomnia that seems to be intrinsically linked to the school session being in. It's 345 a.m. I am still writing responses for my ENGL 410 class. I only just finished starting the essay for the ENGL 377 class. My pretty cup has been refilled with hot chocolate three times, much to the chagrin of my midsection.

But it's all good. Flight of the Conchords has been on repeat for the last several hours. I think I'll pull through this one.

It simply seems as though life has been in a constant state of change for the last fourteen months. Sure, we expect those infamous "seasons" of life - the ebb and flow are natural, of course. But fourteen months of just change, after change, after hard things, and then more change? It kind of makes a girl wonder what God is up to, sometimes.

...but, do I really need to know? I mean, really know? Life in a very short time frame will once again make dramatic and permanent changes. Into utterly unkown territory. And that's quite frightening most days.

Yet, God hasn't changed. He hasn't wavered. He has still exhibited steadfast love and mercy. The days I was not sure how I would be able to accomplish all that needed to happen (and just trust me when I say it's been a lot recently), God's hands were beneath me, upholding. And just to prove once again to my infinitely stubborn brain just how mighty he is, he brought around a great crowd of friends and family, all eager to care. And pray. And mourn. And hope.

Is there anything I really need besides this?

Behold, what I have seen to be good and fitting is to eat and drink and find enjoyment in all the toil with which one toils under the sun the few days of his life that God has given him, for this is his lot. Everyone also to whom God has given wealth and possessions and power to enjoy them, and to accept his lot and rejoice in his toil—this is the gift of God. For he will not much remember the days of his life because God keeps him occupied with joy in his heart.

[ecclesiastes 5:18-20]

And now, a photo that has brought me insane joy:

Yes, yes indeed. One of my best friends is getting hitched. She lent her beautiful sparkliness to me for a bit during our wedding planning extravaganza, so that I could try and snap some artsy photos.

It was horribly poor lighting around the dining room, but I do like how this one turned out.

...something else fantastically exciting? I get to do their engagement shoot. Say wha? :]