Wichita Mountain Wildlife Refuge, Oklahoma

Cancer in remission and we are finally able to explore outdoors again!

This place is full of meaning for Marshall.

He grew up here.

He learned to camp.

He learned to survive.

He learned to love nature.

summer 2014

Nana's 70th Birthday!

Directly after Marshall's papa's funeral, we had to make the long trip out East. My Nana turned 70 about a month ago but, delayed her party until we could be there to celebrate with her. Although we were beyond tired, it was good to see family and have some time to celebrate Nana.

Nana's life is marked by her compassion and hospitality. She has devoted her life to ministry and does her best to make everyone feel wanted and comfortable. Through this season in my life (like all the others) she has been by my side to listen to my heart, pray for my suffering, and encourage my spirit.

Austin, TX

We finally got to visit Austin a few weeks ago and LOVED it!

My sister came down to Houston to visit and help me take care of Marshall so we decided he was well enough for a little road trip and spent the day exploring the city and eating everything that came out of a truck.

What makes Austin so great is the atmosphere. It's simultaneously as chill as beach town and as thrilling at a theme park. The people are full of Texas charm, the thrifting is debt worthy,  and the food is way under priced.

Austin, you are weird,.. and I love it.

Lauens' List:

- wear good walking shoes (or better yet, boots!): the roads are patchworked and parking is random; walking is the best way to see things

-bring cash: it's just good southern manners to pay cash to small business owners for small purchases such as food, also many only take cash

-6th Street: tons of great shops, places to eat, places to party and people watch

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