I made the choice to stop the cycle of 'go go go' and postponed my trip to Saranac this coming week. The packing, moving around, not sleeping in my bed was one thing-but I really started to feel like if I didn't get myself home for an extended amount of time, I would never be there, and I would move without giving post property staff Lexington a chance. Does that even make sense? I have been stimulated, inspired, and motivated by every place so it has been difficult to discern what the Lord has in mind for me via location. How does one have roots and wings at the same? I think that is nearly impossible. However, I am starting to see how that happens more and more.
Wednesday night dinner out was probably the most special thing to share with the women in my house. We got dressed up and headed out to the Southern Inn, a restaurant here in Lexington. While enjoying cocktails and delicious food we were able to reflect on our time shared in the house and all that awaits us. Jen is in the process of moving out this weekend, as we begin priming and painting the two bedrooms in the transition. For the longest time Theresa and I would speculate on what the fall was going to look like, and now we are here watching all the dreams come into fruition and the sadness that is associated with letting go and seeing your friends move on to their next journey. While seated at dinner I was astounded by the mass creativity the Lord has in planning our lives. Never would I have imagined owning the house here that I would share it with such amazing women. Leaving dinner, there were definitely airs of anxiety knowing that the move was coming. But, coming home we were able to be ourselves and take some hilarious house photos with the three of us and Gracie. It was hysterical and unfortunately not all are able to be posted but they were us…the three of us laughing and trying to get Gracie to obey. It was classic.
Thursday was my Grey’s party…and while I am usually all about catering for such events it turned out being a very collaborative effort. There was laughter and there was great food. Two things could never be in excess. Ok, so my quick review of Greys? The deer was weird, but I liked it. I thought it was funnier then it’s been in a long time, and I am glad that George finally manned up at told Izzie that he loved her, b/c it was just so obvious that he did. McDreamy, be still my heart you got a haircut.
Friday…aww Friday. I had lunch with Amy in Lynchburg and absolutely loved seeing her. Her growth in the Lord and maturity for her age astounds me, and I am so thankful that the Lord has placed her in my life to show me strength, courage, and grace in distress. The day turned into night at the house with Mandy, Joel, Holmes, and T priming the two bedrooms…and it was ridiculously fun. I, being the one who hates to paint was responsible for keeping the beverages going and made food available if need be. The banter was the usual, and the productivity astounding. The priming was in record speed, and we (T and I) were able to enjoy Holmes and Sunshine in conversation on the couch after phase one was completed. Jen arrived home and the girls had some girl time while getting ready for bed, and we laughed. The laughter that has lived in this house brings my heart such joy.
Saturday. This morning I woke up early to make muffins so Jen could take one to work, and for the boys coming over to help T paint. Today is the day of painting for them, and for me thinking through new furniture placement as this transition gets made- and hopefully organizing my closet! We all have dreams. I have pizza on the menu for later, and Jen will be home for dinner…its going to be a great day.
We will all be home tonight, including Mandy who is moving in this weekend. I am excited to share the night with the girls of White Oak Lane, and am looking forward to getting to know Mandy over the next months in this new way: roommates. We’ve been talking about it for a year, and now it’s happening. The Lord is so good to us. He provides for our every need, and when we follow His call: our dreams really do happen. It is in these small ways that I am able to let go of the future and give it to Him, I want what He wants. I want to grow in the ways He sees fit, I want to be still in front of Him, and I want to know that the purpose for everyday is more then reporting to just a job. I am looking for bigger dreams and plans…and as I have returned to Lexington there are moments when I would do just about anything to live in this one dream a bit longer. That making the sacrifices and putting off “k.boo, a boutique” would be ok if it meant I could hold onto this joy. So in praying I try not to bargain with the Creator of the UNIVERSE, and simply just ask for the opportunity to explore, love, be still, productive, and be in His will. So far, I feel like that is what I’ve been able to do, so no complaints here.
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