Sorry I'm not a.... Somalian baby!

Wonderful 4th of July weekend Part II:

While my other friends were tanning at the beach, I was playing catch phrase in the North Carolina mountains with some lovely people. And I loved it...every bit of it. I promised last night that I'd document the wonderfulness of the stay at the Brown's cabin. First of all, I just have to say how good they are. There's no telling how many people they have extended this lovely vacation home to out of the goodness of their heart! And then how awesome Chad is for getting it all planned. As a matter of fact, let me just brag on my friends.

1) Chad. Chad has credentials that every real man should have, and every Christian for that fact. He made so many kind gestures, big and small and did them all gladly. It still makes me smile thinking about how he took stuff from the drivers seat that was in my way just to get out of my way, how he set the table for all of us to eat at, how he fixed coffee just right when we were cooking, how he so awesomely d.j.'d, how he did odds and ends around the cabin that we asked him about, how he cleared out a fire pit. Did it all happily, or did a good job making it seem that way :)

2) Stephanie. Steph is just simply lovely. She has listened to my sometimes non-cohesive thoughts and groanings and has shown nothing but empathy and love. She makes things so happy and light-hearted. She is a blast and can make me laugh at pretty much any point..."I'm sorry I'm not a ... Somalian baby." She also does stuff without complaining, and is glad to help wherever help is needed, no matter what type it is. She's honest, she's positive, she's selfless, she's a good cuddler, and a good friend.

3) Alex. Alex is simply salt of the earth. Introspective at times, but always insightful. One of those who seems smarter because he doesn't interject ridiculousness into a situation. He's also glad to do anything for anyone, and one of the last to moan about it- even when the situation would obviously be frustrating. He consciously makes good decisions, even if the most of us would let our feelings take control. A good friend.

Together we had some sweet fun, and awesome food. I'm missing the pancakes and watching the sun set right about now. Aaand the perfect fresh air, everything around me being green, waking up to Stephanie, outdoor showers, outdoor chairs, insane hikes, Chad's momma's everything cookies, listening to wonderful mixed cd's, driving down, up, and around the mountains, only mountains surrounding us, the convenience of no cell service, laughing until I cry (or in some people's cases, peeing a little on myself), talks with God, and smiling faces.

Thank you, Jesus.
Amen.