When people asked me what I would miss about being home, I always thought of missing out on sharing the positive things with people. Holidays, meals, weddings.
But there are holidays here as well, in fact lots of new ones to learn about and enjoy. And there are still plenty of meals in community and fellowship (though not with all of you). Ok, missing weddings is still lame (congrats to all of you who have gotten married recently or will be soon. Wish I were there to celebrate with you!).
What I didn’t think of was missing out on sharing the hard things. This week it seems like lots of friends at home are struggling. It is just as hard not be there now, when others are having deep difficulties, than it is to miss out on the joys.
So sorry for not being there in person. Wish I were there to give you a hug, share a cup of coffee, cook you a meal, or just listen.
1 comment:
yeah, missing weddings is lame. ;-) thought about you this weekend as i was getting ready to make some vows. you've got a great spirit, Kenny, and the people around you are fortunate to have you. take off those hats, be your wonderful (yet sinful) self (thank you, Jesus) and love on those standing next to you. that way, when you're back you can (hopefully) focus on loving us in person too. thanks for sharing your thoughts via blog.
if some of this didn't make sense, give me a couple weeks to recuperate and I'll try again
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