1. Moved 12 cubic yards of mulch. 2. Strained back and shoulders due to #1. 3. Accidentally joined a Dancercise class at my church... completely comprised of women over the age of 50 (except for me) 4. Finished reading a few books, including Disunity in Christ, which was quite enjoyable. 5. Began a more intensive regimen designed to improve my finger-picking on guitar. 6. Worked on my overhand serve, so that I may destroy all of my opponents on the volleyball court. 7. Learned that, if I am left unsupervised in an empty church, I have to resist the very strong temptation to explore every single room (especially the ones where they keep sound equipment!). 8. Realized that I have't given much thought to my singleness.... and came to the realization that I finally do not care that I'm single--I only want to serve the LORD. 9. DESPERATELY longed to play The Sims, so that I can build houses. (the original + expansion packs. Not 2 or 3. My dad does computer stuff for a living, and at work they have all these ancient computers sitting around that can't be recycled easily. I asked him to bring me one. Here's hoping!). 10. Began listening to "Welcome to Night Vale," a fictional radio podcast series that quite honestly most of you would not enjoy due to how incredibly strange it is. But how clever and beautiful! 11. Spent time with my first love--words--in reading, writing, song, and podcasts. (I say "first" in the chronological sense, not hierarchical. Christ is my first love hierarchically). 12. Sampled the sunlight each day. 13. Found a Harry Potter dubstep that is not terrible. Rachel
Fruit and Labor
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“Find the gem,” he said
As I dug my fingers into the dirt hill Ignoring the slivers of stone embedding themselves under my nails I don’t mind the digging, or my bloody fingertips I only mind his statement It presupposes that this hill Contains something other than dirt And I was never one to blaspheme By calling the unholy “precious” Rachel Fruit and Labor I just returned from 10 days of training for my new job. It was exhilarating, and wonderfully encouraging being with a group of people all passionate about the same thing, and all wanting to work for the benefit of our campuses. It was exhausting. I got LOTS of free books.
I'm a bit apprehensive about coming back home. I'm still struggling to find a solid Christian community at home. I have a lot to process, but I also have a lot of work to do for MPD and preparing a bachelorette party/wedding. I also am deeply concerned for the health of a friend of mine. I'm trying to schedule appointments that require driving around the state quite a bit, while navigating between weddings and family obligations. I feel a bit stretched thin. I will try to update soon, but know that I have a lot on my plate right now. Peace. |
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