#friendsthatarefamily

i am surprised by where God has me right now. i would never have expected this a year ago. at that point, i was mourning the loss of a community, of a place that had become my home. and now, i am right in the middle of a rich, filling group of people who are impacting me deeply.

we are all at different points in our lives, doing different and exciting things - but sort of together, and what each of us brings to this fellowship is unique and meaningful.

these people inspire me.

where once i stood staring at the ruins of the temple, i now stand watching it be rebuilt in a new way.

also, this week i met some of our neighbors. we moved into this house to be closer to our #friendsthatarefamily and have ended up moving into another community. our neighbors are delightful, and they welcomed us with open arms. there is a sense of connectedness and relationship that existed from the moment we walked in the door. i haven't known my neighbors in a meaningful way since i was a kid surrounded by the other kids i went to school with. as we sat and enjoyed our dinner, wine, and conversation, it felt good. it felt like home.

this is where God has me right now. at home. everywhere i go right now feels like my home.