Father's Day

We had another great, but VERY exhausting weekend. My parents came in to town on Thursday night (YAY!), so we were able to have a full weekend with them. Mom and I got some house/wedding errands taken care of and the guys were able to play golf.

Today, my grandparents, parents, brother, and his girlfriend Cheryl came over for lunch. It was our first time to "officially" host a get-together. We are ALL grown up! :) We got some nice new patio furniture from Matt's parents for a housewarming/engagement/wedding present, so it was nice to sit outside and visit. I am such a lucky girl to have people that love me and each other so much!

With it being Father's Day, I couldn't help but think of my sweet cousins, Sarah and Emilee, who lost their dad suddenly last year. Naturally, Sarah told me, "It's pretty weird he's not here to call. Much harder than I was thinking it was going to be... But it's just one of those things." While it is "just one of those things," I can't even begin to imagine how they feel. I got to enjoy the day with my dad today... It just breaks my heart that two incredible girls lost their dad way too soon. I hope that it really does get easier for them in time. I pray that God will bring them some sort of solace on days like today when it hits them a little harder than normal. I pray for peace. I pray for understanding. I pray for comfort. I just pray.

I am adamant in my belief that our Lord has a plan for us greater than our understanding... I know He will show us. I know He will show them. :)