August

In less than 48 hours, my summer in Italy will be a thing of the past. 

Something tells me that these memories will linger in a bittersweet way- the way you experience something you wish you could hold on to forever; and know at the same time you are cherishing it, that it is slipping away.

Italy is a sea of yellows, mazes that some might call streets, endless attempts at combatting the heat, and non-stop activity...

I plan on taking my pending separation in good stride and look forward to returning to Colorado. I am eager for familiar faces (like my brothers), local traditions (i.e. Lucile's), face to face, heart to heart conversations, and mountains that I can soak up and store away in the treasures of my mind. 

I am excited to take ownership of the ministry to which I have been led; prepared to share all that has been going on and ready to invite others to be a part of it. I am also anxious to return in the Autumn post- fundraising (Lord willing) and embark upon a whole new chapter. If we are creatures of habit, I wonder if my habit is change. I do so love mixing things up. 

Here's a link to a little personal video that will hopefully explain some of what has been going on this past year - just in case any of you are still in the dark. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9v-s5svw3M