Boston

I'm dedicating this blog post to this amazing family! They are the most amazing people I've ever met, and I mean that whole heartily! They have changed my life for the better and I could not be more thankful or love them anymore than I already do!

Their story is so insane but so awesome! The fact that the Lord was watching over them all and preparing them for probably one of the hardest things they'll endure in this life is just so mind blowing to me! Its amazing how God works, it blows my mind every time I hear someones story to how they come to faith, how they came to know the God of the bible, the creator of the universe! I'm telling you guys the gospel changes people! Because of their story and how they came out of Mormonism is a huge testament to Jesus and how he works in the lives of his people! The way they live is so refreshing and amazing to just see them walk in faith trusting that Jesus will get them through anything this world will bring them! They are moving to Boston on August 1st so the dad can attend Gordon Conwell college for seminary! This week has been so hard for me to say "goodbye" or even better "see you later". I know I'm going to see them again soon but it still makes it really hard knowing I'm not going to be able to see them at certain events or the fact that they won't be living so close to me anymore really breaks my heart! I've cried so much over it and I'm going to miss them like crazy! Boston is gaining the sweetest most loving family ever!

Dear Maddox,

I love you so much sweet boy, you have gained the best family and I can't wait to watch you grow up! Maybe you'll even come back with a Boston accent! You'll enjoy growing up somewhere that isn't so hot and has a beach 3 minuets from your house! Love you dude!

Dear Lily,

You are an amazing young girl and your precious heart brings so much joy to people especially me! I love your sweet personality and your love for life and people. I know Boston will be so fun for you but I will miss seeing your sweet face and watching you neck Z and Seth! hahah "strength like a viking". When I come visit I can't wait to play spit...maybe I'll even win them all! I didn't know you were that competitive! (; Don't be anxious girl be fierce like a tiger! That tattoo is going to look so good on you one day! Love you so much!!

Dear Dylan,

You are so much fun to be around! Your craziness reminds me of me and what I was like when I was younger! haha You have such a sweet heart and I love your sense of adventure for life! I've enjoyed getting to know you so much over that last couple years and it breaks my heart that you're leaving! I can't wait to come visit and watch you kill it on the track field! I hear they don't call you the flash for nothing! Love you Dyl!

Dear Seth,

You are just....ahhh man I can't! Words cannot even begin to express how thankful I am to have you in my life! You've been such an amazing friend to me and I'm so thankful I've gotten to know you over the years! You always make me laugh and are there for me when I need someone! Thank you for pushing me closer to Christ and showing me how much I am loved! I'm looking forward to coming to Boston and road trippin' up the coast!! It'll be such a blast and I can't wait! Love you kid!! P.S. Don't forget to bring the snacks! haha

I love this family so much and I'm going to miss them like crazy! Guys don't let people get away from you because you never know when God might take them away from you for a season to further his kingdom! I wish I would have spent more time with them when they were here and now they're gone and I have to wait to catch a flight to go see them! I'm so excited to go see them and spend time with them in their new home! I know God will do AMAZING things through this family, I know that God is in control and even in the hard times he's reigning and loving us! The Larson family has blessed my heart some much in the few years that I've known them and even though they're gone they continue to bless me and encourage me in my walk with God! I am constantly reminded of how much God loves me and wants me to strive after him daily when being around this family and spending time with them! They really are the best family I have ever met in life! I will cherish the moments and memories I have made with them and I can't wait to make more!!

Please don't take people and things for granted in this life because you never know when they'll be gone. You never know, pne day it might be there and the next day gone. So be intentional with your family, your friendships, just everyday life. Make it count. I didn't realize how hard it would be to say goodbye, I never once thought they would actually leave when I heard them talking about it and even then I didn't strive to change my actions to spend the most time with them. I am going to work on not taking people for granted and loving them no matter what! I want to be intentional with my life and how I choose to love people and walk in this life!

As you guys walk through this trial I want you to remember the words of David "The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. he makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside the still waters, he restores my soul. He leads me in the path of righteousness for his names sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and staff they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies, you anoint my head with oil my cup overflows. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever" Psalm 23 This passage has ministered to my heart since you guys have left because I'm going through a rough valley but I know God will keep you guys safe and that He is the one leading you guys so I have nothing to fear knowing that he has you guys right where he wants you and that he loves you!! I love you all SO very much!!

forever&always