i'm currently soaring above oregon, letting this giant steel bird carry me home to seattle. i've missed my city and all of it's glorious trappings, but before this bird lands i thought i'd take the time to process through the great, big things God did the past few weeks in my old home.
i spent the last 3ish weeks in beautiful california. i got to see two of my dear friends get married (not to each other, but to the dashing young men they had found for themselves). emily and amy were truly the most beautiful brides. i feel so thankful that i got to cheer along as they spoke vows and kissed lips.
i also got to see the people that live in my heart, but not in my city. i got to have sushi dates with my christina and listen to all the things i've missed while living so far, far away. i went to pipeline and played mafia with all my favorite ragamuffins. and let's not forget that i had tacos! like real, wonderful, spicy tacos!! can we get a huge "AMEN!" for that please?
i spent time with my mom and dad. i loved getting to sit with them in the morning and listen to dad's stories about his golf game while the smell of my mom's coffee cake invaded my nostrils. there really is no where i feel safer than in our living room, laughing and talking and eating.
but the very best part of my trip was the last four days. i had the huge honor of being the speaker at our church's family camp. and while it was such a pleasure to get to share my heart and my thoughts with my church that wasn't what made the time great. here's what did: i played cards till the wee hours (well, at least what i consider the wee hours) with patrick and syd. i swam in the pool with sally while we talked about her amazing daughters who constantly surprise me with their big hearts and wise souls. i laughed till my stomach hurt while peter ranted about toddlers and tiaras. i engaged in the world's most chaotic water war and though i was soaked head-to-toe i feel that i fought valiantly. i watched angela conquer her fears and the high ropes course! i danced my tush off at disco night and listened with pride while tony melted our faces with his guitar playing. my boys kept me on my toes with their antics and they reminded me why i love them so much.
i had church! i was knee deep in community and it reminded me that my heart is fullest when it's living life with the people around me. i feel incredibly grateful that i got to spend this time with you sweet SAPC!
well, my metal bird seems to be headed back to earth, so i guess i should put my laptop away. i need to sleep like maybe 100 days before i'm recovered, but i'm so full of joy.
