My time in Lexington was both refreshing and challenging. There is drama of life everywhere, and there are real issues regardless of the zip code we operate from. I'm ok with this, for the most part. This weekend I had some tough conversations in which there was no room to be selfish-- only speak in love, only listen in love- there was nothing else. I am thankful that the Lord has created me to be able to be whatever is needed in the moment. I think its just one of those gifts I don't pay attention to until the moment passes, and I am only left to be thankful that I am instrument of God's love in times, moments, hugs, laughs, and chats that I would never be strong or courageous enough to choose myself.
I have been gone a little over a week, and I still don't really miss home. Is that weird? I don't know if because I have been busy and very social that I just have been so distracted...? I do know that I have struggled in the past with homesickness in traveling, that after even a few days all I want is my bed, my dog, and the company of my best friend. Today, yesterday, last week... I wish more for them here then me there- and sometimes that makes me feel guilty- like I'm cheating on my life somehow. It sounds ridiculous I know, and I'm not doing a great job describing it, but please go with it.
Also, a shout out to my new favorite Lexington girl: Holly. Seriously... you are a gem. ;o)
"Give me
Just one part of you to cling to
And keep me
Everywhere you are
It's just enough to steal my heart and run
And fade out with the falling sun"
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