The aftermath of Thursday has been heartbreaking and uplifting, full of grief and normal day-to-day stuff. It's hard to reconcile. To figure out just what to do with myself. So grateful to be in the SPU community and have the space to just be and ride the waves -- knowing others get it. They feel it too.
And then there's today. A year ago today I got the voicemail of my mom's tense and teary voice "Do you want me to grab anything from your room?! There's a fire in the forest and I'm getting the hell out of here." And the ten days that followed where I couldn't unglue from the live coverage of my childhood community up in flames, burned to a crisp. And reconciling that our house was miraculously spared when 480+ were not. Prayers for the community - still healing and figuring out life after fire. Life out of ashes. My mom called and left another voice message today - again teary - describing an incredible, complete double rainbow over Black Forest. God is so faithful.
I took these yesterday as a part of 10 on 10...and like most things these days I am treading water and trying to catch up. But this practice I love so very very much and needed it. Intentional moments to pause and see the beauty in the middle of chaos and hurt and good-byes and change.
:: June 2014's ten on ten ::
My morning buddy (and alarm clock)
Celebrating our soon-to-be momma
Sending off our dear Donna to new adventures!
(I believe I am the one in red shorts holding a torch...I love our small little office so much!!)
Homeward bound
Stuck in traffic for an hour an a half with these fabulous women. There are worse things...
Finally on the train - working on Children of the Day together
Came home to this amazing surprise from Nick! My very own baby blue Continental!! Can't wait to take this baby out!
Dessert - another sweet surprise from my hubby.
So blessed and warmed by the continued kindness and thoughts and prayers.
They mean so very much to all of us at SPU.
Linking up with the talented Rebekah!
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