Today is a big day.

Not only is it Mother's Day, and an excuse to tell our mothers how wonderful they are and give them flowers; Elizabeth is graduating from Wheaton! Mom, thank you for always always always loving and supporting me. You are incredibly patient, encouraging, and wise, and I am so thankful for the way you and Dad have raised me, E, S, & A! Elizabeth, I hope you know that I am so so proud of you! I look up to you in so many ways, specifically your passion for theology and your faith and the way you intentionally love people.

I wish I could give both of you the biggest hugs ever and tell you I love you and everything I love about you! I think this is the most homesick I have been thus far. Since I can't be there for hugs, I have decided to commemorate Elizabeth and Mom with a few pictures. Because let's be serious, that is how my family commemorates a celebration. We take pictures. I can GUARANTEE that Dad is snapping away today. I bet there will be at least 300 pictures from this weekend. Anyway, here are some of my favorite recent(ish) photos, featuring Mom and Elizabeth.

See what I mean? Mom LOVES family photos. Look at that excitement. SMILE BIG TODAY! IT IS YOUR DAY!Like mother, like daughters...?"Oh Amy, even if mom is weird, I am still happy just looking into your eyes"

Aw look at that cute pouty face. awwww.

Despite my homesickness, I am definitely not in any way ready to leave. My friendships with the people I have met here continue to grow deeper, and I feel like that has happened especially over the past few weeks. Also, this morning I had the chance to attend a service at an Anglican monastery just outside of town. The vibrant community and fellowship this morning was a refreshing way to start my day.

So I guess I should stop avoiding work now.

Love you all.