We pulled into the driveway around 1am EST on Christmas Eve and it felt wonderful to get home! We've had Christmas celebrations, quality time with family, and I got to go see people at church whom I love. Mom, my sister, and I sang a trio, and tonight, mom and I went to a zumba class (that was free).
One special moment I had today happened after mom, dad, and I went to the laundry mat. We had put the clothes in to wash and walked to a convinent store next door. I got some french vanilla cappacino while mom and dad got soft drinks. When we walked out the door, there was an employee that was coming back in. She had a cigarette in one hand and a bottle of vodka in the other. She threw away her smoke and said that she found the bottle behind the store. She then asked us if we wanted a shot of vodka... and then said, "I'm just kidding!" I later wondered if she was kidding about offering to share or if she was kidding about finding the bottle (that seemed to be hers). Oh how I love being home!
The world is filled with so many interesting characters... as well as laughter from what they say. Its so good to be home!
Monday, December 26, 2011
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Here at the End of All Things
Frodo Baggins once said, "I'm glad to be with you, Samwise Gamgee; here at the end of all things." We all know that the movie didn't end there. In fact, it had many fade-outs that made one think it was the end, when, in fact, it just kept going for those of us who apparently need more closure than others. In the same respect, I write to you tonight.
This week is the end of all things... but not. Sunday was the last performance of the Christmas Choir (for me anyway). Monday was the last day for Language Acquisition and Tuesday (today) was the last day for Foundations of Ministry. Tomorrow will be the last day of Ministry to the Muslim World and Thursday will be the last day for Church Planting. This isn't all, though.
Saturday will be the last day I'll be living in Texas (for a very long time as I can foresee as of now) and many people are heading out tomorrow (back to their homes for Christmas and/or going to the mission field). Even now, I just experienced the last episode of season 10 of Stargate SG-1 (which I have loved and hate to have it go).
Just like the movie of "Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King", this is not the end. Also, within that movie was a wonderful quote from Gandalf: "End? No, the journey does not end here." I know he's primarily talking about death, but all of life is a journey, and a journey implies many transitions. That is all this is. This time is a transition. Though transitions are difficult, they are a way to progress and lean on God even more. There is nothing else more steady for a world with so many changes, transitions, and journeys.
This week is the end of all things... but not. Sunday was the last performance of the Christmas Choir (for me anyway). Monday was the last day for Language Acquisition and Tuesday (today) was the last day for Foundations of Ministry. Tomorrow will be the last day of Ministry to the Muslim World and Thursday will be the last day for Church Planting. This isn't all, though.
Just like the movie of "Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King", this is not the end. Also, within that movie was a wonderful quote from Gandalf: "End? No, the journey does not end here." I know he's primarily talking about death, but all of life is a journey, and a journey implies many transitions. That is all this is. This time is a transition. Though transitions are difficult, they are a way to progress and lean on God even more. There is nothing else more steady for a world with so many changes, transitions, and journeys.
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