Discoveries

It is interesting what you discover when your life situation changes - even temporarily.

We are kid-free for this week, and have been since we returned. We have relaxed, we have gotten things done, we have had some good times and good conversations. The house is, however, SO quiet...

One thing that has come from our conversations is that we have (individually) had the thought that we need to be more involved in other people's lives (in a healthy way, of course). In earlier times (in Richmond) we had a couple families we spent a lot of time with - sharing meals, just hanging out, etc. We really have not had this since we moved down to BH. Some of the reason is simply due to the kids, and all the activities we have going on for/with them. Nonetheless, we both feel that need, but are not sure how to fill it. Likely this is a situation for focused prayer. When those relationships developed before, it was an "organic" sort of thing, not forced at all. We certainly do not want to have any kind of "friends audition" thing. But we do feel a need.

Regardless, I'm sure that a lot will get done this week. It will be interesting now that I am returning to work. I do hope my Beloved does not go stir-crazy! (or start throwing LOTS of stuff away in a mad cleaning/purging episode...) She is certainly more industrious than I.

May the God of all peace guide our hearts in this new year and always.