Feeling At Home
Since I switched jobs, I've not really been at the corps during the weekdays. I though there just needed to be a period of time where I stayed away for awhile becuase I didn't want to disrupt what was happening there or make anyone feel as if I were hovering either.
Last night after work, I happened to stop by becuase I was dropping off some boxes to the corps to save on shipping. It was really nice to drive up, have kids running to me to give me a hug and telling me about their day. Our young adults were out front throwing a baseball with the usual teasing and trash talking going on while I helped David and Grace figure out some stuff on the computer. They asked me to stay for dinner as they were getting ready for the Wednesday night program and I obliged.
I really felt at home. It's funny because a lot of times you can stay in a place your whole life and it might not feel like home. Yet being there, hanging out, seeing my church family and just having a good chat and a laugh over the simplest of foods was so heart-warming. I have missed it sorely but am thankful that over time and with understanding, my church family still loves me the same and that through Christ we continue on working towards being the Body. I must say - I am content.
Last night after work, I happened to stop by becuase I was dropping off some boxes to the corps to save on shipping. It was really nice to drive up, have kids running to me to give me a hug and telling me about their day. Our young adults were out front throwing a baseball with the usual teasing and trash talking going on while I helped David and Grace figure out some stuff on the computer. They asked me to stay for dinner as they were getting ready for the Wednesday night program and I obliged.
I really felt at home. It's funny because a lot of times you can stay in a place your whole life and it might not feel like home. Yet being there, hanging out, seeing my church family and just having a good chat and a laugh over the simplest of foods was so heart-warming. I have missed it sorely but am thankful that over time and with understanding, my church family still loves me the same and that through Christ we continue on working towards being the Body. I must say - I am content.
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