coffee with katie lasted a couple hours and provided an opportunity for us both to catch up and unpack all that's been going on in life.  i am so thankful for her friendship and i wish that denton and waco were a little closer together so we could sit face to face more often.  she's such a blessing.  
after lunch, emily and i went to the parking garage starbucks (yes, they have a starbucks and a chili's too in their parking garage) to catch up.  i so enjoyed hearing about all she's learning in her 1st semester in seminary... and was reminded how glad i am that i'm finished with school!  (well, at least for a while).
i thank God for community and an chance to talk with girls who understand my life and ministry.  such a blessing.