purchased and hid

Behold Him there the risen Lamb

My perfect spotless righteousness

The great unchangeable I am

The King of glory and of grace

One with Himself I cannot die

My soul is purchased by His blood

My life is hid with Christ on high

With Christ my Savior and my God!

-C. T. Smith

Thankful this week, for


- my life, purchased and hid
- the farmer's market and running into lots of friends
- a painting breakthrough, and more inspiration
- choosing and arranging flowers for church, then taking them home :)
- my new yellow bedroom
- birthday breakfast for Nana
- a new art room
- Kimmie's hilarious texts from the so-called "hot air balloon festival"
- a sweet and simple party for Grandpa on Irene Ln(and Levi's first steps!! 7.22.12)
- this new silly smile...