valentine’s day

There was something so incredibly perfect about this Valentine’s day. There was no man, but it was so completely satisfying all the same. A few of us girls drove to Roscoe’s Chicken and Waffles. It was good. Though, I think my favorite part of the night came later. We drove through Long Beach and San Pedro to get to this little coffee shop (usually known as Starbucks) in Palos Verdes. As we drove up and down, over and round through the ocean coast to get there, it was perfection. I don’t think I’ve ever been in a moment that felt so right. The air outside was crisp, the sun was drifting ever so slowly into the horizon line, creating that perfect burnt orange color, closely resembling that of the above picture, and John Mayer was singing “Free Fallin’” to my soul. It was as if, just for that brief eternity, God was gracious enough to allow me to see all that was in front of me the whole time. I couldn’t take it in enough. Breathtaking would simply be an understatement. I wanted so badly to stay wrapped up in that moment forever. I’m grateful for these moments because they teach me that life is sweet. Amidst the anger, hate and shame, God grants us grace and wisdom to see the infinite in the simplistic. I will savor that moment as one of the greatest in my life thus far. Sweet enough to taste.