By now, some of you know that Tyler and I are considering the possibility of relocating, at least for a time. This has been a topic of conversation around our home for about a year now. I've applied to three schools for graduate studies in piano. One audition is down. Two more are just around the corner.
 |
| "Auditions? Sounds exhausting..." |
We aren't any closer to making a decision - that's not really the point here - but we are excited to be walking one step at a time by faith and with the support of our families and close friends. A huge part of my silence on this issue (including our wonderful survey trip last year) was due to the fact that I didn't want to post my plans when I was unsure of the outcome. But you know what? I'm not afraid of "failing." By Grace, my perspective is changing from that unhealthy pass/fail goal mentality. We want to be where God wants us in every season, wherever that may be and whatever that may mean.
That said, my mom and I had a super fun, 48-hour trip to Texas last weekend.
Highlights included fresh tacos, gluten-free goodies, a run in 20-degree weather (this Florida girl has tougher skin than we thought!), and seeing Frozen for the first time.
(Side note: I've jumped on the bandwagon: Frozen exceeded all my expectations. I can't stop listening to the soundtrack; it's been my non-stop packing/getting ready music. I purchased the Deluxe Edition just in time for our upcoming road trip! Sorry, Ty!)
 |
| Mom experienced Taco Joint for the first time! |
 |
| I could survive on tacos. |
 |
| Tu-Lu's = Gluten Free Heaven |
 |
| Mallow Bar? Yes, please. |
 |
| I should probably purchase a pair of running leggings. I really couldn't feel my legs at the end of this run. |
 |
| Beautiful winter! |
 |
| Freezing at Frozen! This was the perfect pre-audition activity! |
 |
| Post-audition DQ. |
Of course there was practicing and the actual audition, but that was truly a small part of our quick trip. It's ironic how so many hours go into such a short event. It meant so much to me that my mom came along. Without her, I may have just moped around nervously. Instead, we had a blast exploring together!
Brooklyn says, "Piano is overrated."
Don't worry, Brooklyn. After the long drive, there will be plenty of outside time in beautiful Texas for you.
 |
| "That's a promise, right?" |
We leave tonight! Your prayers are appreciated.
With that, I leave you with some non-Frozen words that have been looping in my mind.
~
"For you bless the righteous, O LORD; you cover him with favor as with a shield."
-Psalm 5:12
"But the LORD of hosts, him you shall honor as holy. Let him be your fear, and let him be your dread. And he will become a sanctuary..."
-Isaiah 8:13-14a
"I know that you can do all things, and that no purpose of yours can be thwarted."
-Job 42:2
"The LORD of hosts has sworn: 'As I have planned, so it shall be, and as I have purposed so it shall stand.'"
-Isaiah 14:24
"For he will complete what he appoints for me, and many such things are in his mind."
-Job. 23:14
"God is unchanging in His person, purposes, and promises; and yet He feels emotions and interacts responsively with His creation." - Randy Pope
"Most people, if they really learned to look into their own hearts, would know that they want, and want acutely, something that cannot be had in this world. There are all sorts of things in this world that offer to give it to you, but they never quite keep their promise...if I find in myself a desire which no experience in this world can satisfy, the most probable explanation is that I was made for another world." -C.S. Lewis
