I know it sounds trite, but it's true. "Home" is my sacred word, the word which helps me to meditate and listen to His voice. I chose to change my sacred word to "home" after hearing a friend practice her teaching this past year. It's become even more meaningful for me in this time of transition.
I didn't realize how rooted I had become in Waco until a few weeks ago. It was tougher to leave than I thought it would be considering when I came to Waco my attitude was "the sooner I can get out of here the better." A good friend of mine (who has gone before me in this journey of leaving Waco and moving to another country) warned me that it would be harder to leave Waco than Houston. It's been my community for 6 years. That's the longest I've ever lived anywhere except where I grew up. It's where I treaded through a dark night of the soul and came out limping but transformed into a beautiful woman.
I knew it would be odd living with my parents at age 30, but I also knew it would simply feel like a visit until something happened. I wasn't sure what it would be or how long it would take, but it just happened.
I read my dear Katie Beth's blog and laughed, then cried b/c she represents the community in which I just left and how it's already changed. I thought the event would have been missing my friend Amber's special event this Sunday when she will be set apart within my community for a special task. Katie you beat Amber to it. Sorry Amber.
All of this brings me back to my word, "home." My "home" lies in the One who created me. I will always be "home" as long He is with me. I can delight in His promise that He will never leave me nor forsake me. No matter where I go in this world someone will know me and there's someone I"ll know. For me being known is what makes me fell at home.
There's comfort in being with my family and old friends, but the greatest joy is knowing that "home" is where my heart is...hidden in Him who knows me and is with me always.
Think of me as I start to live life here. My hope is that I will place roots and get the most out of every moment wherever I am/whomever I am with and that I would also have the opportunity to add something to these moments.
Peace~Shanti
