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"Sara Hugs"

The most amazing thing about my spring break has been feeling totally and completely loved.

If anyone knows me, they know I like hugs- in fact, my hugs have been labeled “Sara Hugs,” and are coveted by many friends. ;) But, it’s not just hugs that I like, I love back scratches, back rubs, having my hair played with, and just a hand on my shoulder letting me know you care . See, touch is by far my predominate love language. Even when I was little and my parents had me take the love language test from Focus on the Family, touch has always been first and foremost. One of the things I've had to adapt to away from home has been learning how to receive other love languages, since not everyone speaks mine (Though I've converted my roommate, quite successfully, to speak my love language. I'm still struggling to learn hers as well as she's learned mine). I've learned over these last few days at home that I generally hug to give love, not receive. This doesn't mean that I never receive love through hugs, in fact I'll seek certain people out because of their hugs, but rather that it doesn't fill up the need for love that we are innately created with. 

On the other hand, I've realized something else, it isn't the "quality" of someone's hug that makes me feel loved, it's knowing how much they love me. The hugs of my family mean so much more to me then any other hugs. Mom's hug is amazing- I feel so loved and safe, like I'm still her little girl. Dad's hug is protective- when he hugs me I feel safe, and I know he'll take care of me as much as he can. Caleb's hug is sweet- even as he's gotten taller than me, he gives me the most amazing hugs that are distinctly him. Isaac- Isaac's love language is not touch, and he has gotten more comfortable with giving hugs with age. His hugs are distinctly him and filled with love- and I feel honored that he is willing to convey his love for me through hugs. I know my family's hugs better then any other hugs in this world, and I associate their hug with love. Each love is distinct but amazing. Other people may not think they give the best hugs in the world, but I sure do. :) 

This week I felt loved. At points I felt overwhelmed with love and wondered how I could deserve such an amazing family who loves me so much. I mean, I don't, but I was blessed by an amazing God who loves me so much that He has put people into my life to pour love into my life as a constant reminder of Him. So as I head back to College for the rest of the Spring Semester- Ove Spring Break I learned that it is OK to let myself feel totally and completely loved by those around me. In fact, sometimes, it's what I need the most for a true break from life. 


Soli Deo Gloria
-Sara Jean

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