golden yellow leaves

during this time of year, some people get snow... some people get sun.... what do i get?! beautiful golden yellow leaves up and down my street in san jose... ive never enjoyed turning into my street as much as i have these past few weeks. as i stared at these leaves from my window, there came joy and sadness as i knew that these leaves wouldn't look like this forever. in a matter of a few days, the wind and rain would strip these trees from its intense color and beauty... but i also knew that it would bring a new season...ive realized that in my life and through the "transitions" we face, God has a divine purpose and plan for the times before and after the 'golden yellow leaves' are present. theres times we can feel stripped from all that we know and all that were comfortable with, and it can be tough, but next thing you know, the new season is there and it'll bring beauty that we haven't ever thought to imagine.

the center of the universe

so our friends tiff and ryan from ywam maui, just had a baby...jericho levi is his name. the cutest little baby "in the whole world" (that ones for you tiff!)... so me and my friend jon took the greyhound... yes, the greyhound... which by the way was what we like to call a "cultural experience."... at least it was for me! but the 9 hour bus ride was all worth it once we got to medford, oregon... it was like a ywam maui reunion and i got to see some old friends from my DTS and the Studio. it was good times hearing the guys jam out once again and see what their lives outside the ywam bubble really looked like. i must say it was kinda weird... but good. :) but i'll tell ya, these medfordites are something. i love you guys and thanks for the good times in the center of the universe called medford....