Bang the drum slowly

I don't feel depressed today, but I feel weird.

Yesterday was a pretty good day. We watched the Nooma video "Matthew", and it was amazing the people who just "happened" to be in attendance. It was pretty timely.

But... I struggled quite a bit. It was our last day with our usual drummer. Aaron leaves for college this week, and I will miss him. WE will miss him. He adds so much, not only musically, but personality-wise too. Good drummer's are hard to find. GREAT drummers are maybe once-in-a-lifetime. I think that might have been my one time. I hope he can find a place to plug in.

This week will be Isaac and Graham's last week with us on a regular basis. I would LOVE for them to come back from college each Sunday and play. But I know the BEST thing for them is to spread their wings a bit. I hope they find a place to connect; a place to serve and grow. But I hope they come home sometimes too. This is so bittersweet.

There are several others in our group who are hurting right now for various reasons. I am glad to be able to share in their pain, but I always feel so helpless. I pray that You will intervene and make Yourself known to them in a greater way, Lord.

My heart aches for Jamie & Kim Arpin-Ricci too. They're trying to have a baby, and wrestling with occupational questions. His post today was very moving.

So... it's one of those days. Not bad, but hoping it turns good. Flux is a word that comes to mind. I don't really even know what it means.

Peace, friends. Revolution (it's not just a word).