surely we can change.

Where there is pain

Let us bring grace

Where there is suffering

Bring serenity

For those afraid

Let us be brave

Where there is misery

Let us bring them relief

And surely we can change

Something.

(David Crowder - "Surely We Can Change")

love birds.

at a quick glance, this photo could just appear to be my parents wearing some silly hats. thankfully, there is much more behind it. my mom finished up her 16 weeks of chemo treatments a few weeks ago - we are still celebrating that in every way possible. of course, it takes time for the hair she lost to grow back, so she is still sporting her very trendy hair alternatives - such as the red one in the photo, and the blue/purple one my dad is wearing. no, that is not just a very tight winter hat on his head. dad cracked us all up sunday afternoon when he came down from getting to go for a walk with my mom wearing exactly as you see (he was struggling to stifle his own chuckles until we noticed). so while they look like goofballs (which they are mind you), the photo actually depicts a supportive love that has continued to grow over their 35 (almost) years of marriage.