“Now there’s a touch of California
In everyone who’s ever been this way”
In honor of my first love, California, I am dedicating my titles from now until Thursday to songs about California. I am excited about returning to California, to the sunshine and dresses and sandals and people and beach and sunsets and all its quirkiness. I’m very excited. Again, I’m just pretending I don’t have to LEAVE London for that to happen. Last night, I was in literal PAIN at the thought of leaving London. I can’t believe it’s going to happen soon.
Anyways, I went to HTB this morning and it was AWESOME. It was a family service, so instead of a sermon we have a skit. It was great — done from the perspective of a Detective in Jerusalem upon hearing that this man ‘Jesus’ was risen. It was really cool. We sang good songs and I held baby Ella for a while. It was a really good Easter service. Some people went to Westminster for Easter service, but I’m glad I spent my final Sunday at my home church, with people I love.
After church and a quick stop at Starbucks, I spent the afternoon in the library, studying. I was pretty productive actually and even took some time to look up some songs about California. It was awesome. After working for a while, I went to House Church. House Church was sweet — we laughed and fellowshipped. It was incredibly great to be there for one last time. I can’t believe all the lasts that are happening. After house church I went down to have some late night breakfast. Natalie and AJ planned midnight breakfast (except we had it at 10pm) like they have in Malibu right before finals start. The food was DELICIOUS and it was fun for everyone to come together and enjoy each other’s company.
I talked to my family and now I’m going to bed. I am excited to sleep and wake up and study some more. I’m excited to make it through finals.
I’m excited that today was Easter. I LOVE the HOPE that I have because Jesus conquered death. Death didn’t win. Jesus loved ME enough to die but that’s not where it ended. He GOT BACK UP. He died and conquered that death. Just think what kind of love that calls me to. That is just crazy — all the love and grace and forgiveness and calling to a higher standard His death and life brings to us all.
“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead” 1 Peter 1:3
AWWW YEAH.
I love you all, Goodnight buds
