it's souper

i can't believe we have lived in the wonderful city of atlanta for over a year.  part of me feels like we just moved in, and the other part of me can't remember what life was like before we lived here.  moving to the big city definitely was an adjustment.  there were moments - days rather - that husband and i would look at each other and want to run back to sweet, small town auburn.  we called each other "country mice" trying to survive in the big city.  not only did we have to say good bye to friends, seeing family often, grad school, the college town atmosphere, our church, our small group, and the ease of a small town, we also had to say good bye to a season of our marriage that we probably won't have until retirement.  meanwhile, we had to adjust to new jobs, new condo life, city parking, prices, traffic, and how to drive on peachtree.  looking back, i'm thankful we were able to handle last summer as well as we did! i know that through that transition the Lord was looking after us and gave us so much grace to handle everything.  living in atlanta has provided both of us so many wonderful opportunities and experiences.  through every season i find myself falling more in love with this city.  there are so many unique neighborhoods, restaurants, and areas that keep our weekends fun, and make working so hard worth it.  living close to my sister and having so many of my best friends from college minutes away makes this time in my life so rich and full.  i am spoiled beyond belief by their friendships and getting to  share so many meals with them - our favorite spot is souper jenny's, pictured above.  as our second year in atlanta begins, i am excited to see what the Lord has in store for us, and i am so thankful to be able to call atlanta home.  it really is souper.