Megan and I are leaving for a little weekend trip to the DR
tomorrow – SO excited – so I thought I’d squeeze in a post before taking off on
what will presumably be an epic adventure.
Except for a misadventure here or there, things have been pretty
calm around here. I’ve been reflecting on the pace of my life here over the
last week; it has been nearly perfect. I’ve gotten to wake up slow in the
mornings and take time to study the Bible or play with the girls. My work has
been enjoyable – talking with groups, helping to teach English class,
brainstorming new directions for programming. I get to enjoy delicious meals
with my friends each night. I have space (ok not really, I share the top floor
of this house with 7 people), I have time to breathe, I have time to listen to
the Lord.
I was walking back through the garden that connects our
house to the intern house last night with my American cell phone in hand. It
struck me that the only reason I had it was to light up my path. I couldn’t get
texts or emails, check my facebook, or tweet about rice and beans or something.
I’m not constantly tethered to my phone, checking it every five minutes for
hardly any reason at all. Wherever I am, I am present. Whoever I am with, that
is who I am with in that moment. It is freeing.
At one point, the flashlight went out for a moment as the
phone went to sleep. A glimmer caught my eye. I looked up and saw the most
intensely dazzling night sky. It forced me to stop, lay down on the pavement in
our front yard, and just marvel at the hugeness of God. I am being so richly
blessed with rest right now. I am taking
so much joy in the current pace of life and in the obvious ways God is working
around me everywhere.
Wish us luck on our little DR excursion (and send us
prayers)! Can’t wait to tell you about it.
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