how i love you!

Last night, I went with the other soccer girls to a park on the mountain called Point Park. I had never been there before, but let me tell you, it is quite the cutest little park! One side overlooks Chattanooga, you know, sparkling lights and flashy cars (this non-city girl can't get enough!) and the other side overlooked the mountains. Anyways, we just laid out blankets, ate dinner, prayed, and sang worship songs together as the sun was setting. I love how the simple things are sometimes the most fun.

Last night I realized how much I love the girls on the team. My whole life, growing up, I played competitive soccer, but never really felt like I fit in with the team. why? Well, partly because all the girls had gone to school together since the beginning of time and partly because they were so much better than me in soccer. This is the first team I've been on, where I feel loved. Sure, the girls want me to work hard, do my best, and improve, as a player. BUT. the difference is, that they love me, despite what I can or can't bring to the field. So yeah, I'm still one of the worst players on the team. But I'm beginning to love my teammates. I am so very thankful for their love and encouragement.

As we closed we sang a round of a song that I sang as a kid but had completely forgotten; such simple, sweet words. (and even soccer girls can sing!)

"Jesus, I adore you.
And I lay my life before you.
How I love you."

Oh, Jesus, how i love you!
I am thankful!