Voskamp goes on to say, "Something always comes to fill the empty places. And when I give thanks for the seemingly microscopic, I make a place for God to grow within me. This, this, makes me full."
I turn 24 today. One more year behind, and more hope for days to come. As I think about the focus of this coming year (and years!) of my life, I see a need for greater appreciation of these blessings. My 25th year will be one of thanks.
(for birthday hugs at 3am on a blow-up mattress in my parents' home)
(for long walks with mothers)
(for new days, and new beginnings, and new dreams)