change. it seems that everything around me is changing. !!!!!
a quick run down of the more concrete things that have occurred: i ran the house for a weekend by myself. i cleaned bathrooms, made beds, and planted hazelnut seeds. i listened to people fret over money, and car trouble, and loved ones' well-being. catherine went back to school. i decided to stay until next spring or summer. my girls from chicago visited: paige moved home for a month before she moves to thailand for six months. audie and rosie are moving out of their apartments and to their parents' houses. i've been hiking, and running, and reading, and cleaning. i made friends that go to bars and rock climb and play instruments and go to medical school. i have an interview for a super flexible part time job in lewisburg, which brian works at now. i mailed handmade cards, received packages, and ordered books. i've been swimming in the river, getting excited for autumn, and scared for winter. overall, im so amazed at how much i love being here. most days, im so happy and grateful for the things i get to experience and people that surround me.
because i have spent the week reading on the porch and eating amish baked goods i had planned to wake up by 7:30 today and work through the morning. when i rolled over to see 8:50 on my alarm clock, i slightly panicked. however, i soon remembered where i live and where i work. there is a real sense of calmness, perspective, and security here. waking up late doesn't ruin a schedule, but has allowed my body what it needs. the work always gets done and more importantly, the people always feel loved.
miss and love you all.
You are such a blessing...!!!!
ReplyDeleteyoure looking great ju! glad to hear that you are still loving the time that youre spending and the work you are doing there. im glad that you have decided to stay on for a while longer. they are lucky to have you there! also it will give me time to make another visit! id love to see the mountains there in fall or winter. keep up the great work and keep loving the views and the ways of life there! i know it is a special place. just one of many that im sure you will experience in your life! enjoy the peace! love you!
ReplyDeleteJulia-goolia: Thank you for the perspective and the reminder that little warrants panic, yet some of us use it as a default. Awareness that you bring helps me and I am grateful.
ReplyDeleteYou are so busy and yet have special time for being you and living your life right now. Good stuff and in turn you are bringing good stuff to others. Your journey is a good one at this particular time and I am pleased and proud of you. God bless you. Love you bunches and bunches!