Happy 2K15!!!!

If anyone out there in the big, wide internet sees this--Happy New Year!!!! The Holidays were fast and incredible and I'm looking forward to something new.

2015 has a very special sound to it and my heart tells me it's going to be a good one! I want to sit down and write out a few goals for the year, but for now I'll leave you with a photo. It's from camp this summer and it's from one of the happiest times I can remember for awhile. I resolve to be as happy as the girl in this picture:

Times Are Changing

Well, we've made it once again. The end of the school year has come to a close and all is quiet on the western front--meaning the students are mostly gone and the professors have taken off for the summer season. They are beginning construction on the lobby outside my office and there is the sweet sound of beeping equipment. All. Day. It's a lovely way to spend the last two weeks of my time here in Tennessee. But I digress....here are a few photos of the happenings in the Decker Household. They include: pizza night with Joshua's student workers, a photo from Si and Jep Robertson, and our final Graduation(until my sister finishes up). Thanks for stopping by!

Pranksters...

Happy Easter 2014!

"Then bursting forth in glorious day, up from the grave He rose again!"

It has been a such a beautiful weekend--Saturday we were fortunate to spend some time with Kristofor and Lauryn at the Loveless Cafe, did a little shopping at Opry Mills, and had a nice little Easter dinner with Kelsie. The Lord is so good to me!

*In case you're interested, my pink dress is from Cato's and the creamy dress is from Ross.

Everyone...needs a nap!

Every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday our friend comes through the door of our office to greet us. This friend is in her early 20's and she is developmentally delayed. She does basic tasks like sweeping, vacuuming, and cleaning the windows. She is always a bright spot in our day because she is so good at complaining. Her favorite thing to say is, "I need a nap" and "When is it Friday?" I think we all appreciate it because she always says exactly what we're all thinking but try not to say. I love her frankness and how much she loves to gives compliments. She absolutely adores everyone and won't shy away from telling you that she loves you. Her ornery streak is apparent when she comes in every five minutes to talk instead of finishing the chores on her list and let's out a huge sigh when you ask her what she's supposed to be doing. Despite the interruption she brings, her presence is never quite filled when she is gone. The other day she told me: "I am Cool, I am Powerful, I am Confident! And everyone at FHU.....needs a nap!" So true.

I will miss my friend when I go back to Texas--what a treasure!