A little bit of an update...

Well it's been a while since I have posted and I was told tonight by my dear room-mate that it was time to do it again. I just got home from a lovely supper at the Braun's. We had our first community cooking night. (Erica, Amy, Lisa, Rob, and Maddie - I couldn't have asked for a nicer evening - thank-you!) Tonight was Chinese food. It was scrumptous! But I think my favourite part of the evening was the lovely conversation. I sat there and thought that these are the people I want to speak into my life, to push me, to journey with and ask questions about how we can make this world a better place. It really was an inspiring evening. We talked a how we were going to live more sustainably. I've really been thinking about this lately. Thinking about what little changes I can make to live a simpler and more kinder life. I've thought about whether I should try the bus and bike transportation life in the fall or shopping more organic, local food or buying fair trade clothes. There is just so much one could do it's overwhelming at times. It was so nice to sit and visit with friends about these kind of things. I know I think them often but how often am I challenged by friends in the practical ways I live my life. It made me think of what little choices I can make. I'm still thinking so stay tuned to hear of these lovely new life changes...

On another note I wanted to talk a little about what's going here in our lovely home. Last night, as per usual, it was Kids Club. We've been thinking lately on how we would like to do a little bit of teaching and talking to these kids about important things in life, things that we value, things that shape our lives. So last night we decided to venture out. Loving one another was what we talked about. They answered questions and stayed involved and once again I was amazed at my little friends. However, the moment I wanted to tell you about happened a few minutes later. There was my little 'Cinderella' (if you have read previous posts you'll know what I'm talking about). She was sitting on Colin's shoulders. They came up to me and she clearly announced that she had a secret for me. She leaned down only to whisper this wonderful secret into my ears. Her face lit up and she exclaimed in a voice louder than a whisper, "I love you!". Her little eyes were dancing as she smiled from ear to ear. Hmmm... sometimes I wonder what we are doing around here. Sometimes I wonder if our words are being heard. Sometimes I should just stop wondering, because God is good and children are beautiful and loving people is grand...