Summer used to be like watercolors – bright and flowing and aimless. There were always many, many plans, but always the laziness and heat were the dictators of those long, long days. It was just a time between happenings. A time to get bored with that coveted “doing nothingness.”

But my grown-up summers have been summers of change. Last summer was a graduating and getting married and moving summer. This summer is the one of stepping outside of my cozy little marital nest to experiment with servanthood and community. I’m teaching Sunday school, I’m tutoring three children in a home that bodes to break my heart, and we’re searching for a home in which  to plant ourselves outside of our reclusive little apartment by the end of the summer. There seems to be more traveling, more family gatherings, more weekend invitations. To be honest, I don’t like being around people so much. It makes me tired and cranky. But, I’m thankful for the nudge into the world; thankful that maybe I can change and be changed.

Posts might be sparse for a week or two until I become adjusted to my new routine, but I’m still here and thinking of all of you. In the mean time, please let me know what you’re all up to. Tell me what’s inspiring you and how you’ve been using your summer days. I could use some fresh perspective and I would love to hear from each of you!