#westwoodforgood

[amyelizabethlove]

"Today, I do not merely confess my love for you or celebrate our love, but I would draw your attention upward to remind you of the infinite love of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ.." -Kyle Happy First Valentine's Day, Husband. I am so thankful for your heart and especially thankful for the One who gave you to me.

[amyelizabethlove]

- how’s married life? -

we have been married exactly two months and it seems like years. 

friends, married life rarely ever reflects what we see or read in fictional movies and books. it is a lot harder. but it is a lot better. it is a lot better because of Christ. 

you see, i thought this season of being newly married was going to be sweet and blissful...still filled with a few bearable rough patches, which would cause me to grow (over time) into a beautiful, experienced wife. God had another plan.

i was cast away in the middle of the ocean without any limbs-no oxygen to keep me breathing. no boat. but i was given Jesus Christ. and He has lavished me with grace in giving me a strong and patient husband. we have been through fire, we have been beaten, we have been tossed into a ferocious storm at sea. but we have a God who sustains us when we chose to rely on Him solely.

i never imagined that any of these recent tragedies would happen, especially in my first two months of “blissful” marriage, but I am thankful they did. i am thankful because we are being made like Christ by participating in His sufferings and overcoming trials with steadfast hearts, using His strength, and trusting in His sovereignty. He is a good, sovereign Father. Therefore, I will keep giving Him my life in every season.

[amyelizabethlove]

"Running the Christian race is like swimming upstream against the current. You will look different, you will encounter suffering, and you will need help, but you will reach the goal by the grace of God." - Gretchen Saffles, in @deeplyrootedmag

[amyelizabethlove]

Currently driving home with Kyle and thinking about how everything is only about to begin. The fun is not over, the adventures will continue on, and as we grow rooted in Christ, so will our Love. Also, thank you for all your prayers and support. I am humbled by your words and encouragement always. Love you, Friends. #westwoodforgood

[amyelizabethlove]

What? Like, 3 days or something until I get married? 🙊 asdfghjkl;!!!!

[amyelizabethlove]

november is my favorite.

[amyelizabethlove]

We made a decision yesterday to visit Yosem and, as always, I have been so filled and restored by God's breathtaking creation. Remember to get out there, guys, even when times are rough. There is freedom and joy through Christ! I am now more than ready to kick these next two weeks in the butt. Pray for me, Friends! #westwoodforgood

[amyelizabethlove]

So desperately craving the pine-infused air of yosemite in the fall. I am struggling with being still, looking around, and standing in awe of my Creator. Time is going by so quickly and it is harder than ever to pause and meditate. I have read Psalm 46 over and over this past week and it has sheltered me with such peace; that even when I continue to go through the motions, forgetting to rest my soul, I still know that He is God and He is taking care of me every day. #almostthere #westwoodforgood #socalityyosemite