I'll be moving this weekend...of course it's literally [said with a British accent because it just sounds awesome] 3 houses down the same road. But there's something unique about living with kids...the joy and beauty that I'm going to miss. The little girl came into my room one morning and I invited her onto the bed. She propped up elbow onto my pillows with her head in her hand and we talked about life from a 4 year old's perspective. It was sweet. Then there's the morning breakfast that I love doing for the kiddos before the mom is up, the conversations I have with the 7 year old make me realize that everything is new to him and the questions he asks are so profound...and sometimes downright silly.
I love the after-bedtime routine when my long-time friend and I just stay up talking. Then the next morning making coffee a necessity. I came to their house without a pre-determined exit plan because I was discerning my next steps. I thought I might be staying here longer but an opportunity for a different type of community-living opened up, so in just a few days I'll be moving for the 2nd time this summer.
Yet for now I'll enjoy the early morning giggles and late night convos.
Assignment: "Day 4: The big F-word. Nothing kills dreams like fear. Today, it's time to face a few of ours. Your task is to write down your biggest fears in your journal. That's it, today! I just want them to hit paper." - Jon Acuff
- Fear 1: I'll be judged for what I say.
- Fear 2: Writing about relationships as a single is scary...what if no guy wants to date me after he reads my writing...wait a sec, I don't really date anyways. Never mind.
- Fear 3: I won't be consistent in my writing and if I tell people then don't do it I lose face [well, hopefully I still have my face]
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Hey cousin - catching up on your blog posts. Keep at it! I enjoy catching glimpses of you through your writing half way across the country.
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