Wednesday, August 5, 2009

Carpe Diem

As it gets closer and closer to my trip I just have a flurry of emotions running through me. I am glad I made a decision to keep going, knowing that if I didn't I would regret it and knowing that this is what my brother would want for me. His service was so beautiful by the way and we have gotten such amazing feedback of people encountering God again and making a decision to follow Him which is so rad! I am starting to think about packing starting this weekend and it's such a stressful thought! I don't really have a fear of not bringing enough because I have never had that problem traveling (ha I'm a girl OK!).. but I do have a fear of bringing too much which is what I am trying to avoid. I just have such an attachment to stuff I want to bring which I don't really need.. o man, I need to hire a professional packer to come help me I think. :) I am amazed at the love that has been revealed from family and friends this past week, I mean i know we all love each other but I feel so blessed to havefamily and friends to go to such extreme heights "just because" this week and I am beyond thankful. I thought I would share some pictures of the very people who show me God's love everyday.. There are so many more people too but I am just using pictures I took this week. Everyone else you know who you are. Thank you for your love and prayers. :) (ps. I can't figure out why some stuff is blue and some is underlined and I tried to fix it.. no luck.. o well.. :) )


My best friend on her 20th birthday

two really cute cousins

Aunt Coleen and elijah

uncle doug and zach and noah

zach and nick

really skillful

brother teaching surf lessons.


Bubba dan teaching said cousins to surf


Elijah who is like my twin at making excellent faces.

Miss bloom who is a solid sister and best friend


One of the wonderful men who drive 10 hours to see me.



Dad and cousin elijah

Momma and me at la playa.


One of the wonderful men who drove 10 hours to see me..


these two wonderful folks that are always there..




Love always in Him,
Dana Elizabeth Riley
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4 comments:

  1. JohnAugust 6, 2009 at 12:30 AM

    I LOVE YOU DANA BETH RILEY...epic post. Your brother wouldn't want you to live down this awesome opportunity! Can't wait for Europe...we're gonna have a blast love!

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  2. CaitsAugust 6, 2009 at 8:05 AM

    DANA! I'm so excited for our trip together! I'm glad you decided to keep going too! Life is so precious, and you are giving it your all. I can't wait to see you again soon, friend!

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  3. meganelaineAugust 6, 2009 at 8:47 PM

    getting a professional packer sounds like such a good idea right now, dana! i started packing and organizing things today, and am having the same problem of wanting to pack way too much stuff :)

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  4. scotty's momAugust 7, 2009 at 3:27 PM

    Dana - I'm sure you'll have an amazing trip, despite the packing dilemmas! I'm really glad you're friends with Scott. You have no idea how much I appreciate you text message on the day he left. I know your brother and your whole family are incredibly proud of you, and even though there will probably be tears when you leave, there's a lot of happy excitement too! Let's watch Robin Hood Season 3 together when you get back!

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