In other news.

I've spent 18 of the last 25 nights in beds other than my own. Traveling like crazy. I love it, but would be lying if I didn't tell you I was ready to sit still for a little while.

Just thought I would share a few pictures I've taken recently:

First off - check out my boo boo. Look how much she's grown (right picture is current). 

The Alluvian in Greenwood takes such good care of me. This week they put me up in one of the apartments (or lofts as they call them). Feeling quite pampered!

The church they used in "The Help". Just came upon it the other night. 

We all know I love a good sky picture. So beautiful!

 Pictures I took in the Mississippi Delta this week. LOVE.

My thoughts on things.

So much has been rattling around in my brain lately, I started a blog post last week, walked away, and am just now sitting back down to write.

Which is a good thing since I needed rest and to step back from the situation to gather my bearings and what exactly it was that burdened me. It all started last week - topic: gay marriage.

It seemed like for two days my twitter feed was full of people commenting - mostly in support of President Obama's thoughts on the issue. His announcement immediately followed the Gov. of North Carolina's derogatory comment toward the conservatives in her state as well as those in my home state regarding the same issue.

And I stopped, sat back, and decided that I cannot, nor will I try to get defensive due to political decisions that I don't agree with or do agree with. The issue is much greater than any political decisions, redefinition of what marriage is, etc, and I honestly feel like we've lost sight of who ultimately creates this law we are discussing.

The issue is this: we are so lost as a country it is heart-breaking. And we don't care. We don't seek. Even believers don't know the heart of God's word. We are to know and breathe His word. I feel as if we've become the Israelites, bowing down to our false gods, worshipping as if we have no concept of who He is, what he created, what he instilled, how He loves, the grace He offers, and the wrath He has. And I'm not saying this does not define me too.

My prayer has become one of protection for my mind, my heart, for those around me. For protection in a land of godless thoughts, desires. I've prayed that he would have mercy on us, he would protect us, he would guard us. Do not look to political leaders to define what you believe. To your own "good-feelings." Read his word. Understand his word. Trust his word.