Comments on Pocket Smiles: Living In Season, Out Of Comfort

I commented to Amaris on our way from your house t...

2009-11-18T23:30:54.238-05:00

I commented to Amaris on our way from your house to hers: "I haven't hung out with Paige in like years - she's an awesome woman." Thank you for a stellar evening! Please feel free to broaden the boundaries of "part-time hermit" by having me over anytime. :) (did I just invite myself over in some incredibly roundabout way?)

Truly, it is interesting how we find ourselves in ...

2009-11-18T22:54:18.419-05:00

Truly, it is interesting how we find ourselves in a place where our ideals and actions don't line up. I've been avoiding dealing with this for awhile now.

it's almost ridiculous how much i see myself i...

2009-11-18T16:55:19.342-05:00

it's almost ridiculous how much i see myself in this. that makes it sting just that much more.
my mother had an "open door policy" in our home for as long as i can remember. all during my childhood random people would show up to eat lunch, seek council, or just hang out. i saw how that allowed her to change those around her even though she was "tied to the house" with her brood of children. i really wanted to be like her when i was yougner... but have stayed too close to my home to even extend a hand to those closest to the door. i really pray that in the coming months and years (as my season becomes more defined) that i can truly embrace what that means for my "mini-ministry". instead of holding on to the control of who i see and when i see them, i trust that god will open my hands enough for me to let go and really see a true opportunity to serve (even if it is only praying for that opportunity and ability for a while)...
well that was a mouthful. but thank you. really.