Troy comes home this Friday! I am so happy! I think that the first thing he will do when he gets here is give me a kiss, and the second will be to de-decorate the organ. Yes, I totally decorated his organ for fall. It is so nice with a green runner, some autumn leaves, indian corn in full color, and a nice scented candle. I showed him the other day over a video chat and he wanted me to immediately clean off the 'sacred space'. The organ is the perfect height and color for fall decorum! Being a bit defiant but mostly having fun with him, I told Troy that he would have to come home and take them off himself. Well, this week he's home and I prefer my husband to any decoration so I will just have to take a picture to remember my seasonal organ bliss! :)
The organ is so happy here! This could cause serious strife in our marriage by posting this picture.
I also took the liberty of decorating the book case full of CD's in the living room. It is a bit much, I agree. :)
To give an update on my neighbors, we held a neighborhood BBQ last Saturday in our backyard. I am loving getting to know the families on my street and just beyond. We talked and ate burgers and enchiladas while the kids decorated pumpkins and cupcakes. Then all of the adults joined in on the cupcake decorating. We had a great time and I can see that my neighbors want to be a part of a greater community.
I am realizing that becoming a community takes a lot of effort and that it cannot all come from me. As much as I enjoy hanging with people and sharing in their lives while trying to live out Jesus' love, I am praying for others who want to do the same to join me. I believe my neighbors are looking for hope and a sense of belonging. They are seeking out God in some way. I ache for them to find Him. As our relationships grow, I need wisdom and courage to be bold in speaking the God's truth to them. I am excited for whatever is next- God is doing an amazing work in my neighborhood!
2 comments:
Love the decorations! :) Too funny - I can see the converstation with Troy saying to clean it off happening! So predictable. I guess the organ's still the "other girl" in his life? I hope you two have so much fun seeing each other this weekend. Yay for husband's being home!!! Mine's been at a conference since Sunday and gets home Thursday. I'm so ready for him to be home, I can't imagine how you feel. Love you so much! Hug Troy for me!
NIce decor Trish. You are so creative. Sounds like you had a good turn out for the party with your neighbors. I am so glad. I am sure it will be nice to have Troy home! I thought of Troy this morning because Australia was on the news. We will pray for safe travels back.
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