Home Again

Saturday morning. I woke up early knowing I had a full day ahead. By 8:30am I was on the road and headed to south Jersey. I took the long way, which I like to do when time permits. My sister friend, Chelle, and her husband just bought a house. A few friends and family got together to assist them with the move. Now they live in a very quiet neighborhood. Well into the afternoon, and there was hardly any noise from the surrounding homes. We felt it was our duty to liven it up a little! So, we opened the windows, put on some music and got down to work.

I really enjoy being in the presence of my friends. The music, the laughter, the conversation of yesterday strengthened the bonds our sisterhood. We just click. I think it helps that I am learning to be a better friend. I am learning to trust wholeheartedly. So, that my friends know they can trust me as well. My new prayer is that the Lord will show me how to handle the hearts of others. I've been careless in the past as some have been with me. BUT I can't dwell on those relationships. FORGIVE is my constant mantra. I am working from where I am now and doing better daily.

So, being away for years, Chelle is now back in her hometown and reestablishing her roots in the community that reared her.  On my way home yesterday, I thought about going home again.  In 2004, my dad told me, "no matter what,  know that you can always come home". The next year, I moved back to Tennessee to recuperate from the hard knocks of life. Then a year later, I returned to Jersey stronger, better and wiser.

I am thankful to God for the difficult circumstances which sent me home, because my dad passed away the following year. Many times we don't understand why negative things are happening in our lives, but God has a plan. I was able to spend face time with my dad instead of long distance phone calls. So, don't knock the process. Whether you decide to move home or if circumstances decide it for you, don't regret it. Make the most of it! Pow3rful in Him, Chris