My time here in Vancouver has flown by so quickly and tomorrow morning I fly back to Philly to resume "life". As I look back I'm feeling quite nostalgic as I think about the myriad of whirlwind activities which transpired over the last four days. My brother got married this past Thursday in a very small and intimate ceremony which consisted of immediate family, close relatives, and close friends. We surfed and turfed it at The Keg after the wedding ceremony and I must say that I could probably live on lobster for the rest of my life. I love the stuff. My cousin, Khaygirl, got married yesterday in this quaint, little chapel in Richmond, topped with wedding bells and all. Yet again, it was another time of sating our palates with good food and making much merriment with drinks. And yes, I was quite "merry". ;)
Apart from the weddings, much time was spent with the parents, the multitude of aunts, uncles, cousins, and close friends. An old childhood friend, JanGirl, whom I have not seen in three years, flew up from San Francisco to attend the wedding. I was able to spend quite a bit of time with JanGirl during this visit and so it was great to catch up on our respective lives and reminisce about "back in the day". This morning I got together with BFF for an early breakfast before heading out to church. BFF was in the East Coast about two weeks ago visiting her sister who lives in Northern VA, however we spent very little time together while she was out there. During breakfast we had quite the stimulating conversation which centered around hemorrhoids. Don't ask.
I have to say, this was one of the most enjoyable visits back home to date, which probably explains the nostalgic feelings. Makes me wonder what I'm doing out in the East Coast. However, when I do think about it, I am fairly certain that for this season of my life the East Coast is where I am supposed to be. It's where I know that God is utilizing my gifts to serve and minister to those in need. It's where I have this sense of fulfillment and wholeness which results from the many friendships and this incredible job that I have. It's where I can proudly say I came to my "own". And for now, it is where I call home.
About Me
- Joy
- I am a woman with a high-spirited soul. I love God with all my heart, mind and soul. I love the pitter patter of rain and the city lights, the quaintness of old brick roads and buildings, and the fresh scent of a hiking trail and the silence of a book shelf. I have an eclectic taste in music ranging from the oddity of Sufjan Stevens to the sassiness of Taylor Swift. I know the difference between saffron and sage, among other things, and I almost know what tumeric is. I believe in the contagiousness of joy and the basic sweetness of life. Nice things often happen to me - answered prayers, flowers from friends, unexpected phone calls from far away friends, the discovery of delectable desert shops, sweet cards and packages in the mail, and laughter till your tummy hurts. Some things I have but don't use as much as I maybe should are markers and crayons, a passport, a somewhat "perfect pitch", a slip-'n-slide, a camera and common sense. I have a big God who loves me, a beagle/french bull dog mix named Georgie who drives me up the wall yet whom I adore at the same time, and three things I prize: warmth, grace and brains.
3 comments:
It is nice to see you writing again.
Glad your trip was so nice. :)
Spinner-
Thanks girl! The creative juices haven't been flowing as much the last few months or so. I'm thinking that I need to write again. :)
Amy-
Trip was awesome. Arrived back last night but the downer was that my luggage ended up on a different flight. So frustrating. Anyway, I'm working from home today as the airport will be delivering my luggage sometime this afternoon.
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