Stingy Bees & Limping: About a week ago, I got stung by a bee and found (through much pain and limping) that I am allergic to bees. Thankfully, my reaction wasn’t as horrid as it could have been. It is only necessary that I keep Benadryl with me, not a shot.
Telling Friends Goodbye: Hannah, who I have known for all of her life, left for college this past week. Our so-long was bittersweet. The Open Road is a blessed gift but also quite overwhelming. She and her twin sister, Heather, have been dear friends to me. They’ve been my after-church-supper buddies, the girls who shriek by me in their green car, the girls to ask about where the cutest purses can be bought and Hannah (with her soulful sax) and Heather (with her rich clarinet) have played with me in the church orchestra for years. Heather is facing her own Open Road (with school beginning in January and a Boy on her arm). I’m excited about their new chapters but also cautious because I know that it is most difficult to keep your soul steady during the winds of change. Hannah and Heather – my prayers for you haven’t stopped and I love you both dearly.
New Beginnings: New Beginnings is a class that was just started at Grace. It is unlike any Sunday School class I’ve attended – and it’s uniqueness is enjoyable. Pastor Jeff is leading the class and we are basically soul-searching on the truths we hold dear. Daniel and I really like the class and I think it’s just what we need. Perhaps my only hesitation is that I’m sadly surprised at my lack of depth in reiterating why I believe what I believe. Hopefully, these morning sessions will help me grow.
A New Home: We’ve found the apartment where we are going to live and it’s about 25 minutes away from The Valley. I’m going to have to get used to a different post office, restaurants (Cracker Barrel is building right beside us), dry cleaners and yet the beauty is that I am minutes away from I-85. The apartment itself is adorable (3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a kitchen, dining room, living room, lots of linen closets and a balcony with french doors) and the complex seems to have a warm, friendly atmosphere. Lots of kids running about, jump-rope games, smiling faces and great parking! What is really overwhelming is to think about all the packing I’ll be doing in the next four months.