I also was reminded that since I was a little girl I've dreamed of living abroad. I wrote a paper about it in 10th grade that I pull out and read periodically. I'm pretty sure my parents were convinced they'd need a passport to visit me at this point. Then, I went through a phase where I couldn't imagine being that far away from friends and family, but the Lord is impressing that desire on my heart again- deeply. My heart feels alive and somehow less restrained outside of the good ol' U.S. of A. I love the discovery of new places and cultures and people. I love that I'm reminded that I am not the center of the universe, and how I'm accustomed to doing life is not necessarily the right way. I love that I live more simply- one suitcase of clothing, no cell phone, ready for the day in 20 minutes. My heart just rested in peace this week. I didn't feel the need to always be busy. I didn't stress to have it all together. I laughed (ALOT). I played and danced and just let go.
I had the privilege of being a "learner" this week...
We got to help make a mess of a house into a home for a mom who needed a second chance and her 4 beautiful sons.
We were the recipients some of the sweetest hospitality from Bahamians from the best curry chicken I've ever eaten to beach houses and cases of Goombay punch.
I was reminded how such simple gestures can bind one heart to another like sharing my water or giving away a granola bar.
There is no neat resolution to this post, just a smattering of thoughts- trying to make sense of the Lord's whispers and the fires He's lighting in my soul.
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