Jeremiah 29:7

But seek the welfare of the city where I have sent you, and pray to the Lord on its behalf, for in its welfare you will find your welfare.

To Be Thankful

I was in a really grumpy mood yesterday, wallowing in stress and self pity. I came home with intentions of working on a personal project but all I could do was the dishes. When I'm stressed out all I want to do is the dishes. It's a menial task that I can accomplish in a few minutes and cross off my to do list. I then cleaned the stove and the counters since this was a particularly grumpy day. Jason was out getting drinks with a friend and I wanted to make a nice dinner for us to enjoy once he got home, so that I would have something to not be grumpy about. So I went to the grocery store to pick up a few odds and ends and ran into my neighbor on the way back. She was also in a grumpy mood, so we commiserated and she spilled her guts about things her family has been going through and it broke my heart and righted my spirit out of self pity. Then another woman came out and told us of her troubles of the day. These were stories of real hurt and brokenness and all I could do was hug these women and say I'm really sorry for what they're going through and please let me know if there is anything I can do. I have nothing to be grumpy about. Only things to be immensely grateful for and should be in awe of, and stepping out of self obsession and interacting in community is the only thing that makes me aware of that.

TVV backyard BBQ

Great way to spend a gorgeous evening.

Amtrack

Sleeping man next to me on the ride home from NYC

On the train home.

Prayer Plant Time Lapse