borrowed words

happy on purpose

“Be happy on purpose. Look for the rainbow when it’s raining. The rainbow won’t take away the rain but it will remind you that there is still beauty in the storm. Find the hope even when it’s bleak. It might be hard to find but I promise that there is something to hope for– there is still so much to hold on for. Choose forgiveness even when bitterness is easier. Choose love even when you hurt… Make it a habit to choose joy as much as you possibly can because life isn’t meant to be lived in anger or re-living your past pain. It’s meant to be lived laughing so hard your stomach hurts. It’s meant to be filled with soft moments of love. It’s meant to be filled growing and expanding instead of constantly battling yourself. It’s meant to be filled with tight hugs and beautiful conversations. It’s meant to be enjoyed with gratitude for the miracle it truly is.” 

-Nikki Banas // rewritten series no. 1

some snapshots of my sister and niece visiting last weekend from cincinnati:

we had the best time together. truly.
i didn’t want it to end…
live music and beautiful weather and cooking dinner together / good food out and cousins playing and giggling
wishing you all a happy fourth!