A lot of times on my blog, I talk about really complicated, heavy topics, but I want to share just as much joy about the beautiful days of my life! Today I went out to see my friends from my fellowship, it had been the one of first times I had seen them in almost a year, and it was a strange experience to see them in person after seeing them through a little window on my screen.
I had my second vaccine dose just yesterday so my arm was incredibly sore, but I honestly barely thought about it as I saw familiar and new faces. There's something so precious about the company of others. I'm an introvert by nature, and I had been fine cooped up in my house with my family the past year. I didn't realize how much fun and joy there was in sitting with people, eating subway sandwiches (BOGO 50%), and singing songs to each other.
I realized how much I took for granted hanging out with my friends pre-covid. It made it that much sweeter to see them in person.
I think part of me felt a bit strange about not wearing a mask the entire time, but I had taken precautions beforehand to the best of my ability and there's a balance I can strike between strict no seeing each other/six feet apart and seeing one another and having this sense of real fellowship.
I'm grateful in my life for people like my friend Gloria who I had the chance to eat dinner with afterwards. We met in middle school, and God and SOON Movement had brought us together again. She's one of my favorite people to do life with, and I think her ability to be patient in God is one of the traits I love most about her. She's a friend I love a lot, and we've honestly been through so many seasons together. I hope that even when I graduate or she goes to nursing school that our friendship will remain throughout the next few years because she's really special in my heart.
I'm grateful for Lucia G, my staff, who is so vibrant and energetic. She's a few years older than me, and I have trouble keeping up with her. She loves board games, and so she taught us how to play Sequence and another card game that had in laughing and lively. I love her creativity and kindness, and I hope I can grow more in my ability to love through God because she shows me it's possible. We've gotten to spend a lot of time doing one-on-ones together over ZOOM, and it's been really different in the best way to learn so much about her.
I love my friend Annie who laughs at my dumb jokes. I think she's one of the most resilient people I know, even though I haven't said that to her face-to-face. Everything she goes through has made her a stronger person, and I think that resilience is truly a gift from God that I'm so grateful to see. Annie is someone who makes you feel warm and welcomed when you meet her, and that's the kind of energy I really admire in her.
Ming is my precious baby. She could be 50 and I could be 52 and I would still say the same. I can't believe the path God has put her on in growing as a believer. I am reminded of how real and present God is through Ming's journey. During the winter break, she even messaged me to start reading daily devotionals in the morning (which are ongoing nearly two months later). I love how real Ming is about what she goes through, it makes me want to be real and honest too.
Kimberly is a sweetheart. I didn't get a chance to really get to know her yet, but she brings a great dynamic and friendliness. I think she has a really calming, happy presence you feel when you talk to her like you've already been friends for a long time. I hope that God continues to grow her through SOON if that's the best place for her to grow.
I met Globiella for the first time today! She's so sweet, and I think her hairy is so pretty (random but true). I love the way she laughs, it's like the kind of laugh that makes whatever is funny that much more funny. I hope that I get to know her more, and I'm glad she's part of our ministry and community.
I also met Hyuncheol for the first time too, and I already know how special he is to God because of his small group leader, Jonathan. It's not easy to go out and meet a bunch of people (and only know one person over Zoom calls), but I admire his bravery or his chillness (probably both). I hope that his journey with school goes smoothly as he's starting his college track, and I hope he always feels welcomed to hang out with us!
I'm thankful to God who had thoughtfully brought us all together, despite circumstances, and gave us the gift of good company. The spirit of community is alive and well at Hunter because God is good to us. Knowing that each of us was connected by God makes even the simplest things the greatest blessings and joy.
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