mid-summer update!

hi!

Long time no talk/write/read/blog (lol). I neglected to post that I was taking a blogging break for the summer and figured (mid-summer) that maybe I should write a short blog just letting readers know we're on a bit of a break. So just to let you know - we're on a bit of a break :D  but we will for sure be back in Sept.

Mini update though - life is goooodd. Things we've been up to: working, spending lots of time with good friends, berry picking, date nights, visiting family in Ontario, double dates in downtown Toronto with friends, being in Weddings, reading, drinking LOTS of tea and coffee, going to the cheap theater for late night movies, baking, eating, thrifting and visiting some markets... It's been fantastic - but I think both mr.hartin and I are ready for Sept. to come to finally finish up our Last year (Crazy!!!). Speaking of mr. hartin, he is doing great! And being married is still so so beautiful. I don't care if this sounds cheesy; but I still wake up in the morning and thank God so deeply that  he was the one for me! We're not perfect, but now more than ever I really think we're perfect for one another. I am (and I think I can safely speak for mr.hartin on this one) seeing God move, teach, work in and through eachother, which never ceases to humble me in a beautiful way.

A thought I've been pondering lately: We were made by loving and creative hands. We were thought of, known, loved before we even knew he existed. We are God's story, His poetry, His art. His gentle and creative hands took time, thought, love, and care in forming us - every detail. And even amidst my struggle, weakness, frailty; God is working, creating, renewing and changing me - I am not a mess; I am art in progress.

Anyways - just a quick update. We'll write soon(ish)

love mrs. hartin