What's in a name?

"What's in a name? that which we call a rose
By any other name would smell as sweet;"

- William Shakespeare in Romeo & Juliet

Many of you may be wondering why I chose the title "Fresh Paint." Just as William Shakespeare describes in one of his most famous works, this title is filled with sweet metaphors and future stories. First of all, I chose the name to reflect the stage of life Josh and I are in right now as we start off fresh. We are starting a new life by getting married, starting new jobs, and moving to an unfamiliar place--Colorado Springs.

Secondly, and more importantly, I wanted the title to reflect the meaning of our lives in Christ. With Christ in our lives, we can start fresh every day. Every morning we wake up, God gives us a fresh new paint can and a blank wall or blank canvas. It doesn't matter what paint we used or what mistakes we made on our wall the day before because God renews us every day, and we can let Him restore us every day. This is what I hope to write about and reflect on as Josh and I take on a new journey together. We hope, as a couple, to lean on God's promises and gift of grace every day, no matter what the past has brought us. We only have the present and the future to focus on, and we believe God is faithful to lead us to His purpose for our lives.

Josh and I invite you, our family and friends, to join us on this journey and reading about our growth and progress in Colorado Springs, Colorado. We love you all and thank you for your support!