Recess.

(I loved recess. recess is a genius invention that sets the precedent for what intentional community is meant to be. Games, fun, laughter, sun, sports, activity, awesomeness)

Summer has continued to be an interesting season of sorts. I have found work for no pay at the local family bicycle shop where I am now assembling new bicycles. I haven't had the best time to exercise, and have visited a handful of good friends. Needless to say God has been good in his provision.

One particular event that stands out from this week is my visit to my old elementary school campus. It was after work that I was riding through the neighborhood (which is 3 min. from my house) and I decided to visit my old stomping grounds. It was strange, visiting a place that you hadn't been to in 8 years. Almost everything that I remember had changed. A lot of new portables had been installed on the campus, and it looked like none of my former teachers were still there. However I could not brush aside the fact that this was where I grew up . I think that no matter how much I have tried to ignore and forget this school, I have now come to accept that this place is a part of me. When I think about it now, it makes me think of a simpler time when things like money, loans, grades (real grades), and relationships, did not necessarily cross the minds of an eight year old. All that mattered was whatever the next adventure was going to be. Living life with a childlike sense of wonder and awe. I swear there are times where I pine for that still

But at least I know that what is right now, is what needs to be. Funny that God would take such a foolish child and take him on the greatest adventure of all.

"Let the children's laughter, remind us of who we used to be"