a boat in the storm

moving every couple of years takes its toll. what have we gained, i wonder, from such vagrancy?

- much solitariness

- no hometown stability

- memories of many goodbyes, &

- pain of starting over.

there are perks...

- friends in unexpected corners

- many churches we can call home

- enjoyment, and endurance, beyond the usual, &

- no moment of boredom.

it's been a lovely ride. i have been allowed to be wife and mom to a degree of luxury, and known richness of heart and spirit i could not have imagined when i joined my fortunes with HOM's well on twenty years ago now.

but for now, just a bit of me, the cowardly bit, would ask for just a little stability, until the J's have done with school here, if God be willing.

i will say of the LORD, he is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom i trust. -ps 91:2