Post Family Vacation [part 1]

Ah, the Post family vacation. One of the most dreaded and most anticipated things of each year. Let's just say that my family gives a whole new meaning to the word 'high-strung' and 'sassy'. I love them, nonetheless. This year, we took along someone new! My best friend, Grace, tagged along. Thank God, otherwise my brother and I would have strangled each other by now.

It has been quite the experience so far, and I cant wait to see what this upcoming weekend brings us. Here is a little bit of a recap of what the first few days have looked like so far.

Cya later, Sioux Center!

We drove and drove and drove. Then we drove some more.

On the first night we stayed in a cute little mom & pop motel. It wasn't bad, except for the shower. I never knew water could go from blister-your-skin-hot to antarctica-cold in .25 seconds. Ugh.

We took the scenic route on the way to Yellowstone and came across this beauty.

I have never been to this part of the country before, so seeing all of this left me absolutely awe-struck. 

Pictures can't do it justice!

This was called the 'Post Creek'. We figured we best go explore since we share the same namesake. 

This is the first time in about a year Spencer has taken a picture with me. Oh, 17 year olds.

Sunflower fields and mountains. Does it get any better than that?

Love, love, love it here!

We all love water, so we stopped by it whenever we could.

Spencer went on an adventure.

So glad she's along!

WE NEVER WANT TO LEAVE.

Imagine waking up to this view..

Of course, we can't go without stopping for coffee.

Yellowstone Lake. Such beauty.

Can we appreciate Spencer's legs here for a moment? Gotta love that construction worker tan line. 

throwing rocks = splashing = WET.

Breathtaking.

And finally, Old Faithful!

 Follow my Instagram (link to the right) to keep up with our trip!

xoxo,
gp

Life Update, August 2015

An important update for you all..

Some of you know that back in April I joined the staff at HOME (House Of Missions & Equipping). I have loved every minute of being part of this team and it has grown me in more ways than I can count in a short amount of time.

If you've read my most recent post (check it out here), you know that for about a year now I have been waiting for direction as to where the Lord has been leading me. My life has been a storm cloud of unknown.. but He knows my unknown.  And He has recently made that even more evident.

After much prayer and consideration, I have decided to accept a position at Side By Side Ministries down in LeMars, IA. This means I will be moving down there and working full-time in their Ambassadors Program. This is a really scary move for me, as this is my first time moving out on my own. I have never been one to handle change well, but my heart has a really beautiful sense of peace surrounding this transition.

HOME has been and always will be where God first began to build my heart for prayer and worship, and I hope to be back one day; but for now, I need to follow where He is leading me.

I move early this month (!!!), and as each day comes closer, my anticipation rises. I am ready for this change and am mindful of all the challenges that it may bring. 

Thank you for those who have encouraged me so far! You are a blessing.

Until next time...
xoxo,
gp

He Knows

   Yesterday someone sat me down and asked me the following questions: 'What are your life goals? Where do you want to be in 5 years; in 10 years?' I sat there for a bit trying to process this. I was then forced to come to the realization that I had been avoiding for a year now. 'I don't know,' I sheepishly responded, 'I just don't know.'

   For about a year now I have wandering. I have been searching. For what, I am not even totally sure of. I have been running from all questions; my own and other's. Perhaps I am looking for myself, and searching for the pieces that make me whole. Maybe I'm just scared of the unknown. Some have said I just have restless, roaming spirit and I will always be running. Maybe I'm just never supposed to stay put. I don't know.

   The words 'I don't know' have beeing constant on my lips. I don't know what my life goals are. I don't know what is in store for my next 10 minutes, let alone my next year or more. I don't have any answers or beautiful, eloquent words of advice. My life is a big storm cloud of unknown.

   But, there is one thing I DO know. He does. He knows. He knows why I feel stuck. He knows what I have spent so long looking for. He knows what my heart yearns for. He knows the year of sleepless nights. He knows where I'm going. He knows my broken pieces. He knows my secret place, He knows my dark place. He knows my unknown. He knows me. He is my peace. He my Sunshine.

xoxo,
gp