Community

 I catch a glimpse of the love and generosity of friends every where I turn here. Clara in the garden, Gema in the kitchen, Josh and Mel in the treehouse, Dave and Lori in the play structure, fields and tractor work, Jessie and Ryan in the flowers... The list goes on and on. This house is happily haunted with the love and care of others who care for us.

 

 The bounty we collect is not our own. It is filled with the love, hard work and care of so many others. I am intrigued by this kind of bartering with friends. Most often it is simply friendship but it feels good when it is something we know we can give back to them in some way. Unfortunately I find it hard to see my gifts and most often see what Soren can do for others. He can build, do plumbing, set up an electrical system... And his list goes on and on... Slowly I am working to see those gifts I can give to others beyond my sewing and cooking. It will come. In this moment, I am focused on being grateful for the gifts from others. Our little community pulling together stitch by stitch.