My sister, Bekah, was the maid of honor at our wedding. During our childhood years we weren't always close. Let's just say, our personalities are quite different. However, in the past 5 years, we've grown from sisters to great friends.
She has been a faithful listener and support during my relationship with Paul. Three years of long distance dating, followed by a year in a new place weren't easy.
I arrived in VA in early June to spend a few weeks at home and finish preparing for the wedding. I was greeted by Bekah at the airport. When I walked into my room, she had filled it with flowers and a card welcoming me home. Though she's in a season of transition, she wholly celebrated my marriage to Paul and was a key person in preparing and planning details. She was beautiful on our wedding day!
So, I just want to take a few moments to honor her, by sharing some of what I admire about her:
A few years ago, we did a Bible Study together. It referenced the
"wilderness road." Since then, it's an analogy we've talked about
repeatedly. God's brought us both to and through seasons of
uncertainty, whether professionally, relationally, location-ally, etc. We know that though our paths look different, an unknown bend is common ground.
Bekah is a person of determination. When she decides she wants to do something, she goes for it without looking back. Her path has guided her to many different locations, jobs, and circumstances, yet she has not wavered in her faith and love for Jesus. Whether, it's a season of solitude while hiking the entire Appalachian Trail, or a season of being surrounded by the retail world, she remains true to who God has created her to be.
She relates to God as Creator and has a gift for representing his creation in photography. She's taken some amazing pictures along her path. You can see them by following the link to her blog:
Gracefully Bound.
