Time still goes on

Most of us out here will be experiencing our first holiday away from Indiana this year. I know that will bring different emotions throughout the next few days. You never really know how you are going to deal through a situation until you brace yourself and go through it.

I was having dinner with some of my choir friends on Monday night and one of the ladies told me that she is extremely stressed out. We talked about it for awhile and how extra holiday stuff and work have just gotten to her. But then she surprised me with a beautiful comment. She said "Time still goes on..."

I couldn't agree with that more. Even though we are far away from the ones we love and who we have developed relationships with, time still goes on. But we are not alone. The beautiful picture of community is going to be happening tomorrow. People will be meeting each other and sharing food with one another. Tomorrow is just a small portion of what my heart aches for, community and relationships.

Even though I won't be making a trip to Indiana for this Thanksgiving, I will not be alone. I have a group of people who love me right here in Eugene. Tomorrow is just a small glimpse into living in community. It is something we want to strive to live in not only on special holidays, but everyday. Jesus did not intend for us to be alone.

Pray for us as we live into what it means to be thousands of miles away from family and friends during this holiday season. And say a moment of prayer for all of your friends, who you don't know and do, who may find themselves to be alone and lonely during this holiday season. I do not believe the Kingdom is meant to be living under that. The thief does come to steal and destroy and I will continue to pray against that.

Our hearts are thankful for all of our friends and family far away. We do miss and love you.

Time still goes on...

Much love,
Stacie :)