It's hammer time. MC Hammer, that is.
I was out for tea tonight (and now I'm WIRED at 10:44pm - I forgot tea has caffeine!) with an amazing lady from a really special season (mid-college) in my life. It was such an encouraging conversation. I find myself thanking God for a lot of friends in my life that have been such a blessing to me over the last year. I kept thinking the whole night about the verse along the lines of, "Let us not give up meeting together as some are in the habit of doing." Oh how I forget the importance of community, sharing one anothers burdens, and praying for other people on a regular basis.
Thank you, Milwaukee, for Alterra on the Lake, and for the sanctuary that you provide. I pray that as you read this, you are surrounded by friends that encourage you and build you up - God is faithful in this area, and has taught me much about what it means (and how hard it is) to rely on other people. It's SO worth it! I never really had a "best friend" growing up. I had so many friends that were faithful to me though, even when I wasn't faithful to them. It is by the grace of God that I have any at this point in my life, as they show grace to me on pretty much a daily basis.
Anyway, lady suggested that I have a party on October 31st. It feels a smidge selfish because my parents' TWENTY SIXTH wedding anniversary is tomorrow... Food for thought... I kind of think it is a fabulous idea. It's is my one-year anniversary, and I think it may be time to celebrate some Unexpected Adventures in all of our lives.
Who's in? : )
