I had strawberries for dinner too.

My dear friends,

I am so very much looking forward to hearing from each of you! I already miss you all dearly..

I have another two weeks at home before heading out to Adventure Camp and so far, it has been a delight finding myself back at home. I've settled right into that delicious laziness of summer--only, instead of feeling the guilt of frittering away time, it has been wonderful being able to rest. I'm quite content with this temporary routine of playing in the yard with Stella, gardening, daily teatime with my mom and sister Elizabeth, reading for fun (and for Oregon Extension) fixing up dinner, and getting immersed in all sorts of little projects--oh and accomplishing the very slow activity of unpacking, packing, and "stuff-sorting" with an average of about three-five items a day :)

Yesterday, I laid out on the grass after a run and watched the clouds pass by. Stella chewed on a stick next to me, and a hawk came and circled a couple of times before flying on. I thought about the little town in Missouri that was hit by tornadoes the night before. A hospital was leveled to the ground and a number of people were killed. I thought about that for a while, and in the midst such a desperate catastrophe; in the midst of all the wondering and question-asking, found God's presence to be so near--so very near. And I thought about that too. I'm not sure how long I was out there thinking, praying, and just talking to God, but I don't think that I've ever had quite the same experience before.

I wonder if you could pray for me if you think of it. Although thus far, these last few days at home have been filled with wonderful rest, there are things which need to be done; some of which I'm not sure how they ought to be accomplished, and I'm worried about their outcome. Will be sure to update, but I'm so tired I think my eyes might just close before I finish typing.

Well,
Thanks a billion-and-two my friends.

With tons of love (ponds, and little brooks, and rivers full)

Sincerely,
Sarah