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changes under the bridge
Things have been very different since we lost our friend James last month. The atmosphere has been dark. Several people who lived near the park have left, and the ones who remain are quieter, and more scattered.
Also, the rain is here, and that means we move back to the area that’s covered by the overpass, and we have less sunlight. It reminds me of the cold, wet nights when we first started coming.
We got pretty comfortable in the park this summer. Instead of coming to meet new folks, it began to feel like we were coming to hang out with folks we already knew. I am wondering if we got lazy, neglecting to reach out to the folks who stayed away from the center of the action.
Now, each time I go back into the park, it’s without a clear idea of what will happen. Things are shifting, and I can’t predict how. I think that’s kind of a good thing.
I have to say that I can’t believe my good fortune in being able to do this work/love. I don’t know how to describe it — the amazing beauty of the experiences. Sometimes it’s a painful beauty, but it’s always real, alive, filled with grace.
If you’re feeling called to do something like this, I invite you to try it.
* Come to the park with us.
* Carry socks in your car, and offer them to folks.
* Call to talk about how to love more.
* Email us to brainstorm where God is leading you.
Posted by Angela under stories
Saturday, September 19, 2009