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Friday Homemade Pizza Night at the Murrays :)

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It's complicated

Milkshakes always seem like a good idea...until you get half-way through the cup...

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The apartment is growing up

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After months of debate I finally chose some curtains...one of life's truly most difficult decisions

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Ahh summer

I'm back

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I've decided I'm not ready to get back into blogging full force yet, but I plan to amuse you with daily posts of a picture from my day (with probably several today since I have taken quite a few with my new IPHONE this week :)

It only seems right steven should be the first picture entitled "unamused"

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Ash Wednesday

I'm still processing the Ash Wednesday service I was just a part of at Wilshire.  It took place in the outside columbarium at the church.  This is an area of deep reflection as members can come visit loved ones who have gone on, there are benches throughout the area to sit on and pray/reflect etc., and even a labyrinth to encourage a contemplative spiritual practice.

Having the Ash Wednesday service in this setting was truly humbling.  We are reminded during this day that we come from ashes and to ashes we will return.  Being in the columbarium puts a whole new perspective on this truth as we are worshiping in a place with the ashes of beloved church members who have passed on.  At the end of the service we imposed ashes onto our foreheads, which reminded me of not only the fact that one day I will leave this world, but that it is to God that I will return through his grace and abounding love.

I wish I had more insight to give to you all, but as I said above I'm still processing so all I'm able to do is simply relay the experience I just encountered.  I hope during this Lenten season that you are able to find moments where you are humbled, and moments that don't provide clarity right at the onset, but leave you in awe at the complexity and beauty of God.

Getting to know you...

I cannot stand still when I brush my teeth...is that weird?  Perhaps its because I absolutely hate to brush my teeth...it is beyond boring and such a hassle.  Thus my way to cope is to meander through the apartment until my mouth is too full of toothpaste gunk that I must go spit it out in the sink, at which point I walk back into the bathroom.  Steven does the same thing, so if it is weird at least I'm not reminded of it on a daily basis.

So...what about you all? (I know this is the dumbest excuse ever for a poll but please humor me)