Tuesday, March 20, 2018

|| Though the Seasons Change ||

One thing that I really like about Facebook is "tagged photos".

Occasionally, I'll just look at all my tagged photos and use it as a time of reflection. I spent some time doing that just now, and it revealed the tiniest glimpse of all that God's been doing in my life. 

I was looking back on photos of trips and different seasons remembering not only the joys but the hard things too. In a sense it gave me an appreciation for all that God brought me through then. It gave me hope for the discouraging times now, that I know He will carry me through. 
As I'm regaining a sense of stability in all that's going on in my day to day I'm thankful.

Thankful that I'm close to most of my family, dating the man of my dreams and learning how to love God in Carpinteria.

Thankful for His grace in it.

Thankful for a church that is pursuing God and His vision for us as a body.

Thankful for friends who have been there for me in all the shifting, while I figure out how to do life right now.

Thankful for the ocean and a house to rest in.

Thankful for all the ways God is holding me, letting me unravel and the fullness He has in reshaping me for this season.
 

Happy Tuesday


-DG

Monday, March 5, 2018

|| Gentle Rains ||

GUYS! I just want you all to enjoy some fun shots from the Bekendams family shoot!
It's cool, because we shot these in their home this past weekend in Carpinteria during the "rain storm". What was supposed to cause more mudslides and chaos ended up being the gentle rain our cities needed and something I, as well as others prayed for.

This winter the coast-lands of California suffered a lot of devastation and natural disasters. But as Spring is upon us I've seen God meet His people through comfort, nearness and now, surprises.

Thank you, Jesus, for pulling us closer to you in trials and showing us mercy and miracles in seasons of newness!

Happy Monday

-DG

Wednesday, February 21, 2018

|| Whirlwind ||

Life is a whirlwind. It's multifaceted in every way.

But it's also possible.

Not only is it possible though, it encompasses fullness. The highest of highs, the lowest of lows and the only way to stay sane is to let God lead it.

I don't know how He does it but God continues to blow my mind in the ways He holds all of my thoughts, feelings, decision and emotions perfectly!

Happy Wednesday

-DG

Thursday, January 18, 2018

|| The Jacks ||

These are the Jacks! I've known this family way before they were a family, which made the shoot so special. To see two awesome people, get married and then have one little one, to two little ones is so fun!

They're also moving this weekend, and I'm confident God has so much in store for them in the next chapter of their lives.

If you know them send some love and if not enjoy these photos of their beautiful faces!

Happy Thursday

-DG