The elephant in the room

In the spirit of Christmas there was a bash held in our home last night. What a joy to be surrounded by friends, joy, love and laughter for another wonderous night. We traded food and gifts and, my favorite- we traded time. We spent hours enmeshed in each others lives. We dug into soul. And there we have found treasure beyond measure.

God has been kind(amazing! gracious! merciful!) and given me friends who bless this world by their presence. I know I say this alot, but it because I believe it!

Like my friend Stacy. My joyful and most compassionate friend in the whole wide world. She blesses me with her patience and love. She reminds me to be kind and to revel in the wonder of the moment.





And Katie. She challenges me to think and grow emotionally and to walk a life that is honest and open. And I am reminded to embrace fierce opinions and to share them with earnestness.And Derek. He teaches me to be brave and face confusion and possibility with optimism and strength. (no photo here yet...)

And Kari. She radiates joy and graciousness. She allows me to see the genuine wonder of womanhood.And Kyle reminds me why I love politics--
the people there are awesome!
And he shows me what it is to work
hard to get where you want to be.





















And Micheal.
He allows me
to see grace
and friendship
in a whole new light.








And Zach. I see the laughter and humor that shows me that life is light and joking when we choose it to be.




Merry Christmas! May there be Peace on Earth and in Your Heart.