Emily & Lindsay

The Young Life circle is very fun sometimes.

Tonight was a great example of that for me.

This afternoon Emily came over and we hashed out the past 8 months of our lives since we last saw each other at Christmas. It's refreshing to talk to someone who has been part of the story, even if they are not a central focus of it. We spoke frankly. We spoke vulnerably. There was a lot of truth, love, friendship, and grace.

We then went to dinner with Lindsay and Ryan, whom Emily met at Windy Gap as interns. It was fun to listen to them talk about mutual friends, and share memories of their year together. Not knowing them during Emily's internship, but knowing her and hearing stories of Ryan and Lindsay it was ridiculous that I now share a town with these two friends.

Craziness.

Pink Hut followed.

There were rainbow sprinkles.

Chad drove through and asked me where my ponytail came from, not entirely convinced that it was really my hair that hit so low in my back. I had to pull it out to prove it. It made me smile.

I am thankful for my time on staff, and I am thankful that some of the most precious people in my life still serve the Lord in the capacity of YL Camping. Their work is important, and I pray for them daily. This Spring it was fun to meet some folks on Property Staff in Oregon, and just let the circle expand. Hear their stories. There is something divine and magical at a Young Life Camp. Not that God doesn't move mountains elsewhere, but there is a calming force in my heart when I visit, and walk with those I love who work there full time. It's precious to me.

Tonight I had conversation with someone I used to meet every week for Thursday dinners before she graduated college. I love her dearly, and I love that despite our ability to be in touch more often, that when we do catch up it is nothing less then completely honest and authentic.

Love her. And that crazy girl Lindsay she told me so much about that I can also call my friend too, whom I will miss when she moves home to Texas next week. But the great thing about YL and Jesus- is that circles are always rotating, and no goodbye is ever really for very long.

That could quite possibly be my favorite part.