Community

We have a wonderful book called "Plain Living" Here is a quote we've been thinking about -

"We know, with varying degrees of acceptance into awareness, our own weaknesses, and there is a tendency to think that others - who seem, on the surface, to be very sure and confident - do not struggle in the same way we do. But many of those who appear to cope and be strong and tireless are indeed very different behind their masks. We are all wounded; we all feel inadequate and ashamed; we all struggle. But this is part of the human condition; it draws us together, helps us to find our connectedness.
- June Ellis

And we are on that search for connectedness with God, with each other, with the creation He has gifted us with. ah, we feel our need for Him, for family, for truth and honesty. We are thankful that He values this, He desires this community of life and wonder more than we do. He is in it for the long haul, to see us through in healing and joy...He has made us not to live independently, but for interdependence, to share in each other's joys and sorrows. We are thankful for those we are learning with...Love to all of you, Joseph and Christy
p.s. here's some photos of places where we've been enjoying our Saturdays!