it's getting better all the time

this weekend i made myself do this. here we go - things i enjoy about being at reba

- the changing color of leaves
- friends houses all in walking distance
- living simply
- cooking meals for 11-15
- developing friendships with the people i live with at the clearing
- discovering the admiration i hold for the other apprentices
Julia’s kindness
Christine’s gentleness
David J.'s wisdom
David H.'s sympathy/concern/sincerity/humility
Ruth’s determination and passion for social justice through action
Peter’s style of confrontation
Heidi's determination and courage
- Sitting by the window in my room, watching the birds, hearing people play in the park
- the opportunity and time to read
- evening prayers at the patch
- sharing communion with my small group at the clearing
- routine that allows me to develop spiritual disciplines and formulate good habits
- getting letters in the mail
- snickers, the dog
- walking to the beach
- sitting on the porch swing
- finding comfort through my struggles and confusion
- visiting with Linda, writing down her poetry, listening to her stories, sharing my own with her
- worship at the meeting house
- having a good place to ask questions about the church without losing hope
- discovering how my gifts/talents/passions can be used
- Scripture reading in the morning at the breakfast table