It's 11:45pm on a friday night, and I just came home from maybe one of the most beautiful human interactions I've had all week. I met Debbie and her children Ari and Hannah yesterday. We hit it off. It's been so long since I've felt so adored. That's the best word I have. Mutual affection...fondness, doesn't seem right...we all four just adored each other almost immediately. They invited me over for dinner and I gladly accepted. 3 hyperactive happy dogs welcomed me the minute I walked in the door with Ari, who had been pacing the lawn waiting for me before I got there. Dinner was beautiful. We celebrated the Sabbath together (they're Jewish), offered blessings (I listened...being that I don't speak Hebrew) and talked and laughed and told stories. Greg and Debbie are a beautiful couple who love each other so evidently. They have an incredible affection for their children...overwhelming hospitality...compelling thoughts about life and love and social justice...and just a wonderful home that put me so at ease. We even painted helicopters (the seed pods from trees that twirl) and kept the kids up way too late playing together. And I just met them yesterday. Not that I need ANY thing else to fill my schedule...but I'm eager to be a part of these people's lives. Babysitting these kids feels like a privilege. It makes me miss my family.
It's so great to know that good people exist in the world and that we have so much to learn from one another and to share in together.
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Great to hear dinner went well. I enjoyed hearing your story on Thursday about meeting this family. Sounds like they are pretty great.
PS - my little muscles are sore from my attempts at rock climbing! Either we need to do that more often or I need a new hobby. :)
I am glad you have people to love you like family. I love you! I went to see Mama Mia with mom, gma and Becky today (dad too). it was a hoot. Gma loved it and was so excited! Only thing missing was you. have a great weekend!
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