It is early on a Saturday morning and my brain is wide awake. Two weeks ago I surprised my family by showing up to California. Mom was the most surprised. It was a wonderful week of loving on some of my friends and family with some quality time. Busy and fruitful.
Where I am living now has been discouraging lately. Mostly just not feeling fulfilled by my activities as I was before (as most of the ones that fulfilled have come to a pause during this season).
Nor is my living situation ideal at this time. I am fortunate that God has placed a handful of people in my life even in this far-from-home place who love and care about me. He has also provided (including through these people) opportunities that have been in such perfect timing; from my view they can only be defined as being divine.
My friendships are becoming more meaningful at this stage in my life. I am having to draw on them--both near and far--a lot to keep in good spirits.
The process of growth is taxing--the friends I choose are not, but rather refreshing rain water that is also required for the growth to continue.
