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The weight of lies will bring you down
And follow you to every town
Cause nothing happens here that doesn’t happen there
So when you run make sure you run
To something and not away from
Cause lies don’t need an aeroplane to chase you anywhere
 - The Weight of Lies by The Avett Brothers

These lyrics have been in my head pretty much since we moved to Colorado. Both Aaron and I were so looking forward to our move here. We definitely withheld it in our minds that once we moved to Colorado, the negative things that were affecting our relationship and our lives individually would be gone. By leaving the New Orleans culture of eating out and coming to the Colorado culture of outdoor activity and exercise, surely we would be inspired to get in shape and lose some weight! Getting a place on our own (we had a roommate in New Orleans for 6 months, which was definitely a blessing!) would help our romance as a couple. Starting a new school year would clearly help us be more intentional about spending time together. The list goes on in a similar fashion...
Pretty much we thought that by moving away, our lazy tendencies would be left in New Orleans.

Hello reality. That just hasn't been the case. Our laziness has followed us here and that has been pretty disappointing. However, at this point I'm glad that I have recognized that just by moving all my/his/our problems will not be solved. That would just be too easy.

So here is to the beginning of a new season! A season of both Aaron and I facing our "lies" that have followed us here. I love the last part of those lyrics - "so when you run, make sure you run, to something and not away from". Here is to a season of running to something - to each other and to Jesus. To becoming the people God has called us to be separately and together.

I look forward to sharing with you how God is moving in our lives. Tomorrow I'll be sharing about the amazing Marriage Conference we were so blessed to attend last weekend! This new season has certainly begun and praise be to God for it!






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  1. Heather NelsenNovember 9, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    Love you and love your honesty!

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  2. KatieNovember 9, 2011 at 8:27 PM

    Thanks Heather! Can't wait to receive whatever it is you needed my address for!!

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