Happy Happy Happy

I love Duck Dynasty... I unashamedly want to be Phil when I grow up.  He knows exactly who he is.  He is well educated (he has a Master's Degree), he is wealthy (he founded a multi-million dollar business), but he doesn't let education or social status define him.  He is content to be the husband of one wife, a follower of the Lord, a father and grandfather to his family, a jokester, a hunter, and a good ol' southern boy.  He says what he thinks, but it is always full of wisdom.

So often, I let myself be defined by peripherals.  I worry that I don't have a Master's degree, so I worry I won't be taken seriously enough in my professional life.  I drive a car with a busted window, and I worry that I will be judged by my peers for my financial status.  I live in a one bedroom apartment when so many of my friends are buying houses.  I don't have any kids, and I'm not planning on changing that anytime soon.  I worry I will be seen as selfish or incomplete in some way.

And yet, in the things that matter, my definition is complete.  I am His child.  I am dearly loved and cherished.  I am the wife of a man who loves me, supports me, and takes care of me.  I am a daughter, granddaughter, niece, and "aunt."  I am a teacher, disciple maker, and mentor.  I love with my whole heart, and I live life fully.    I am learning to look to the One whose definitions matter, and to allow myself to be content and complete in Him.  Even when formulaically I shouldn't be, I am in fact, "happy, happy, happy."

Things that are currently making me extremely happy:

 Time invested in our college small group

 

 



My family: I love how much alike my dad and grandpa are :)

 

 

Candlelit talks on the patio with my love

 

 

 

Donning our gameday gear and gamefaces

 

 

 

Surprise love notes from my best friend <3 strong="strong">