A dream was kindled in me a couple years ago. It didn't originate with me, I can't take credit for it's birth. The match was struck by Melissa Millar. She talked of having a Young Life house for women. At the time I thought, "That's nice, for Melissa." I think she called it "Ruth's house", a place where women could grow and lean into life with Christ, on mission together. Then kindling was added by Anneleise Tremont. This time the gleam of a Young Life House began to catch a

This wedding holds HEAPS of specialness to me. Not only do I love this woman and her family DEARLY, but this day was a flood of feels. I can't really articulate all of them, but I was a foggy mist most of this day, a tragedy in the middle of such sweet celebration and a celebration so full of joy in the midst of deep pain. Longings, so many longings for this sweet bride, her husband, and family. I admire so many things about this family, but witnessing them grieve and celebra