home

it is always a little strange to come home, when i have another home somewhere else. yet, it is still comforting and very nice to be in such a familiar place.

yesterday i got a basketball lesson from my brothers. because of the upcoming res. life b-ball tournament, i thought i should get a little more familiar with the game and actually playing it. after having three different teachers, i feel a little confused but very inadequate. i think another lesson is in order! =)

today we celebrated grandma's birthday. the chocolate chip cheesecake was delicious. it was a little sad without poppop being there. the first birthday celebration without him. she is so appreciative of everything that is done for her though. i am so blessed by her joy. i can only pray that i will be able to allow God to be my strength and joy like that.

i went to church twice today. both times, it was so wonderful to see my church family. i got to hold judah who is my favorite baby of the moment. i got to see kali and kristi. i got to get hugs from lizzie and ryan and colleen.

we went to a prayer service tonight, which i was reluctant to go to, but turned out to be exactly what i needed. people praising God, reading scripture aloud, in an unstructured, but Spirit-led kind of way. paul even read a verse, which made me want to cry a little, to hear my 8-year-old brother proclaiming God's truth so publicly. we also took communion a little different. instead of taking it ourselves, we presented it to someone else. this ran the risk of potentially not taking communion if no one served you, but it was very powerful! i would love to try this with my staff...