It's been good. I feel like I belong here again.
One area that feels weakened by being gone is my faithfulness to our church.
It's hard to feel connected when always passing through.
I can see why people would want to go to a big anonymous church and not become part of a church family, in some ways...less busy, no body is in your business, etc.
But, we've chosen to be involved and involve ourselves in the lives of others.
It is good to live in community.
So, this month has been good for my soul.
I've loved others, cared for others, watched others' children, cooked meals, run around...
all in the name of loving others like Christ has loved me.
It's also tiring. It takes work and effort to be purposeful in living.
We are a part of a small church with many needs. I can become overwhelmed if I stop and dwell on it. But I press on and do what I can.
There are many hurting people out there, many going through difficult circumstances, challenging financial times...if I can take some of my time and resources and use that to bless others and encourage them through their dark times, then I've had a good day loving others.
This week Chase and I head to Washington to see our family up there! It is an exciting time for us. She is so thrilled to see her cousins. We will also have the chance to see my brother as well. It is going to be a great week!!
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