gratitude {2014 edition}

I have been on a writing hiatus because I've been with these lovelies & other favorites. it has already been such a restful break, & I am so thankful for the time to unwind after a stressful few months. it's funny what inevitably happens on Facebook & instagram towards the end of a year: those little year re-caps keep popping up & people begin to get inspired for conquering the coming year. so, in the spirit of the new year, I have been reflecting on this past 2014. it was a big year... a lot more than just a Facebook recap or instagram "most like photos" thing or even a blog post could capture. I decided to make a list of things I am thankful for from 2014 instead... so here it goes.

1. my brother **finally** proposing to this little ginger
2. our blondie killin it in college & being blessed with unbelievable community
3. my bookend twin rockin out & being **by far** the coolest macquilkan kid
4. sweet friendship in my new sister who loves my brother so well
5. a brother who loves the Lord with all his heart & will change the world someday
6. moving to the east coast & starting the new adventure of law school
7. the Michael James moving cross-country to go through this adventure with me
8. God's perfect **and insane** timing
9. parents who are encouraging & remind me of truth daily 
10. new community that I am excited to return to in 2015

this list is by no means exhaustive, and it truly is amazing to look back at this past year & see the Lord's faithfulness throughout all of it! if that was just the beginning of this new chapter, I cannot even imagine what the future holds. here's to 2015, new adventures, and loads of thankfulness along the way.