here and now

it feels like i have posted in a million years even though it has only been eight days.

i find myself with a huge challenge in the last week. enjoying where i am, who i am with, when i am there.

there is too much going on right now, and no way to fix it at the present moment. and yet all of it is a gift. the gift of my parents visiting (hence the blog drought). the luxury of art making. the gift of community and fellowship over worship, food, art, movies, drinks, bible study, meetings, etc. the gift of a happy home at the end of the day. even the gift and privilege of being able to seek ordination and jump through hoops.

but i cannot enjoy these gifts from God if i am too busy worrying about the others gifts i will have to attend to tomorrow. and next week. and next month. and next year.

so this evening, i will enjoy the here and now and thank God for the many gifts i have been given this week.