small mississippi towns fill and melt my heart. I was able to go up to oxford yesterday and have a day of fun. Oxford is just such a special place and has a lot of special people there. Eating at bottletree is always an enjoyment and the first thing to do when i enter town. The coffee is simply peerfect and the food amazing. while we were there we managed to destroy the table we were at but at least we had fun in the process - riley thought the whole experience was hilarious and exciting. It was fun getting to share something i loved with her and seeing her same love and enjoyment for it. Running thru rowan oak was the best though. watching out for hiding ninjas and standing underneath the magical rowan tree that fairies come out of at night. and i suppose sit on gummy dew drops. Jim's imagination is a beautiful thing and a wonderful gift that i am so greatful i get to experience at times and reminds me of how i need to stay and be. Imagination is a blessing and a wonderrful gift. The tree of candy lollipops though was the best.

we listened to rafi on the way home and it brought back great memories and she loved it , she didn't want it to end but it had too of course.

Rest finally came last night. And calmness is here for now - thanks lord! He's teaching me- humbleness. and to not think of myself - i really want a servant heart. i'm owrkin towards that - well no i can't do it on my own accord i'm letting God work on me and change that in me. Hopefully I will not get in his way.

today will be out first haircut for riley. i'm interested to see what will happen.