Community

 “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.”
– Mahatma Gandhi

"All this time I was finding myself. And I didn't know I was lost"
--Avicii

When I arrived, the room was full. Full of friends, leaders, neighbors...the room was full of support.  We were all there to lend a hand.  To find out what could be done to help and what our part was in that help.

Turns out the only service we could offer was support. She was in capable, medical hands. We stayed long enough to watch the life flight take her on to the next hospital.

As I drove home, I began to think about how blessed I am to belong to this community.  How lucky we all are to be surrounded by neighbors who are friends and advocates. Servants of the Lord, who follow the greatest commandment.

Thank you to those who where in that room.  And to those who will rally to aid in the recovery.  I am so grateful for all the study, prayer, love, work and compassion that I am surrounded by. Whether it's working in the garden or saving a shop from a flood, this community is always willing to work for our neighbor.  Whether it is a lesson that needs to be taught or a talk that need to be given, this community is always willing to study for our neighbors.  When it is a visit that is needed, our community comes thru there too.

I am thankful that I am your neighbor. 

I am grateful that I am your friend. 

I am so proud to be a part of you.

Rough and Tumble

The last two weeks have been pretty hard on Connor.  It all went a little something like this:

• He slipped on some ice, scrapped both legs from knee to foot and had to be checked by the in school EMT for broken bones
• He fell out of a swing and had to be checked for a concussion 
• He gave himself 2 massive burns, while putting wood in our fireplace

But nothing beats today.  Today he ended up in the ER AND had to see an ENT specialist, because of an injury he got from WATCHING a game of 4 square.  Who even gets hurt while PLAYING 4 square?

No worries.  He's fine and will heal up.  Just let this be a warning to all you kiddies out there: Your Mom isn't kidding when she says you shouldn't walk around with a pen in your mouth.

Let's just hope this streak of weird luck is OVER.