lazy sundays

There's nothing quite like them, is there? Laying around, avoiding the responsibility the next week will bring, and spending time with those you love. Today was one for the books. The weather in wilmington could not have been more perfect and getting to go to church and spend time with my church family and to top it all off we got to go to the beach for a baptism! Now I've spent the rest of the day lying on the couch, watching one tree hill, eating sandwiches and ice cream, and spending time with my sister, ashley. Some days all seems right with the world.

and when you live in a place this stunning, how could it not?

{change} of seasons

The summer is beginning to fade here in wilmington and fall is settling in. This shift is bringing with it many changes, besides the fading of tan lines, and many new experiences, besides living in a tourist town once all the tourists have gone home. For one, I got sick for the first time since moving to wilmington and I'd like to take this time to thank my mom for putting up with me all those times I was feeling under the weather. You're the best! Second, I took my first midnight beach trip. If you ever need a perspective adjustment I recommend going to the water. As I was standing on the shore wrapped in my favorite flannel and looking out at the massive expanse of sea before me, I realized that I don't always have to know. I don't always need to have all the answers. I may not know all of the creatures that inhabit the depths of the sea, I may not know how far it goes, and I may not know how deep it goes; but there is someone who does. I may not know what this life holds for me, but there is someone who does. And He will always be there to answer those questions that make my heart ache. I am so thankful that I can look to God and know that there are answers to my questions even if I don't know them yet. So if you think you need questions answered go to the shore at night and stand there looking out at the darkness that seems to go on forever and feel the peace that comes with standing next to something so immensely bigger than you. Revel in the peace that comes with feeling small and insignificant. It makes you realize that even if you are, God is still God and he most definitely still cares about you.
Always,
~haley grace

a little bit about me!

My name is haley grace strong and I am originally from Hillsborough, North Carolina. I just recently moved to Wilmington to attend college at UNCW and study elementary education. I am a lover of small towns, summer nights, the beach, kids, anything pumpkin, and most of all Jesus. I decided to start blogging my freshmen year of college and all of the adventures I'm sure will come with it. My posts, I can assure you, will be full of love, laughter, and lots of awkwardness. I'd love for you to read about my journey and experience all the joy and newness of my freshmen year with me! Happy reading!
~haley grace

me in my happy place