Though your parents, they are wiser and will be better advisors.

Time for a shout-out. I've been doing plenty of reflecting on how God's wisdom has carried my whole family this past year. It's been a crazy one, for sure. It's not every year that you move away from your hometown, you transfer, and your sister and brother-in-law (!!!!!) get married! But God's glorious love and wisdom have been clear throughout the process. I've never been so thankful for comfort and sameness in Him EVER!!

But I also can't reflect without thinking about my parents. Those two make quite the team, Mac and Mary! They understand grace and friendship so well. And their faith blows me away. My mom has never said an ugly or pitiful thing about transition with my dad faithfully taking a new career position in another city. Not once. All summer she planned reception details and unpacked boxes. I think, "Shoot, such a sweet supporter. I want to be just like that as a wife one day." Growing up, I never realized what a gift it is to have parents like mine, with true and balanced friendship that is centered around the Lord.

photo courtesy of Jan Mitchell

Not to mention, they're beautiful...

photo courtesy of Nancy Carter

Post title: from Ben Rector's "Hank"