There's something about fall that brings all sorts of nostalgia... with the chillier air here in SD arises a genuine heartache for the Midwest this time of year - days of apple picking and pumpkin pie and the whole house smelling like cinnamon... New binders and fresh pencils for school, crunchy leaves and chilly noses... The change in perspective from free-spirited summer to preparation-for-winter. If I could design the best place in the world, it would be summer plus fall plus a week of winter at Christmas - maybe that place exists in heaven.
Last night, Ben and I celebrated 8 months by opening a bottle of wine in front of our very first fireplace fire and cooking the most delicious meal together. We chatted about how much we've learned about each other in the past month, and it makes my heart so deeply desire to seek him out for the rest of our lives. Growing and evolving with one another means that I don't hold him to my idea of him, but provide space to change over time. I desire to continue to know what makes Ben who he is through all the seasons of life - and never quit knowing his heart. That is my lifelong commitment to him - one that I will undoubtedly fail at again & again - but will strive towards daily.
I will be flying back to Chicago in October for all things Wedding... and to say I am excited is an understatement! Family and best friends and time to soak in this season is what I look forward to most... and I just cannot wait.
Last night, Ben and I celebrated 8 months by opening a bottle of wine in front of our very first fireplace fire and cooking the most delicious meal together. We chatted about how much we've learned about each other in the past month, and it makes my heart so deeply desire to seek him out for the rest of our lives. Growing and evolving with one another means that I don't hold him to my idea of him, but provide space to change over time. I desire to continue to know what makes Ben who he is through all the seasons of life - and never quit knowing his heart. That is my lifelong commitment to him - one that I will undoubtedly fail at again & again - but will strive towards daily.
I will be flying back to Chicago in October for all things Wedding... and to say I am excited is an understatement! Family and best friends and time to soak in this season is what I look forward to most... and I just cannot wait.
