ten on ten [april edition]

friends, i have a confession. i cheated a little on this month's 10 on 10. i visited my family out of state this weekend for easter and knew i'd be on the road most of the day today (the 10th). not only did i not want hours of shots of me in the car, being home gave me a chance to play with my sister's dslr, so i started my 10 on 10 yesterday, a little early. i hope you don't mind. ;)

[1] morning coffee [2] the last trace of my niece's birthday party from over the weekend [3] relaxing [4] one of my dad's five catches of the day [5] sweet finds from an antique shop in jersey [6] easter flowers [7] one of several new beverages we tried over the weekend [8] just one shot of me in the car (:  [9] snack on the road [10] these were waiting for me when i got home (:

sometimes

sometimes your soul needs space to breathe. 

sometimes your mind needs time to think. 

sometimes your spirit needs quiet to hear its own voice.

and then sometimes you find you hold in your heart the hope that a new season brings.

happy first day of spring, friends.

"see, the former things have taken place, and new things I declare;
before they spring into being I announce them to you.”
[isaiah 42:9]

mercies

this has been my go-to song when life get overwhelming.

car troubles, wedding planning, health issues, living situation, loneliness, insecurities, struggles with anxiety...

today i'm claiming His new mercies for me.

through the Lord's mercies we are not consumed,

because His compassions fail not.

they are new every morning;

great is Your faithfulness.

[lamentations 3:22-23]

nothing can separate

even if I ran away

Your love never fails

i know i still make mistakes 

but You have new mercies for me everyday 

Your love never fails 

You stay the same through the ages 

Your love never changes 

there may be pain in the night but joy comes in the morning

and when the oceans rage i don't have to be afraid 

because i know that You love me 

Your love never fails 

the wind is strong and the water's deep 

but i'm not alone here in these open seas 

cause Your love never fails 

the chasm is far too wide 

i never thought i'd reach the other side 

but Your love never fails 

You make all things work together for my good

[jesus culture]

linking with sweet kelly and jamie

mr. & mrs.

i have had the opportunity to review a few products for dayspring in the past, but none have gotten me more excited than the package i received this month.

the products from dayspring came a few days before the road trip to erie. i took it as a good sign of things to come. (: and if not for me, i had some friends in mind to gift them to! but i'm kind of glad i get to keep them!

inside were mr. and mrs. mugs. each have a little heart in the bottom of them. so cute!

i can't wait to drink my first cup of coffee as a mrs.!

also included was a coupon book for spouses. john and i are already looking forward to using the book to love on each other when we become husband and wife.

once again, dayspring has created products that are cute and meaningful. as the summer wedding season approaches, i'd definitely recommend any of the products from their mrs. and mrs. love collection as gifts!


please note: i received these products in exchange for a review. all thoughts and opinions are my own.