Ok, I know it's been half past forever since my last post.  So I sincerely apologize to all two of you who have been waiting patiently for more of my thoughts.  Part of the reason for my absence has been my absence from the world I typically know.  I spent a week in central Mexico helping to build a cabin at a camp, then two days in the office and then off on a short vacate-ion to Colorado.  So, I've covered about 5,000 miles, spent time with new friends and old friends alike.  All that makes me think.

I saw how people I had never met, never worked with; people who don't come from the same background as I, and don't believe exactly as I believe have the same goals I do and we can work together to accomplish that.  That encourages me.

I also walked into a place I used to work, a place I love filled with people I love.  I had no idea who was still there, but I was pleased when a former coworker came up, hugged us, and generally shared how glad he was to see us.  I was amazed that though we are certainly different in our beliefs, our backgrounds, and our goals, we still found ourselves wanting to stay, or at least go get a cup of savory coffee and continue the reunion-ing. 

All in all, it was a spiritually refreshing trip, though it was physically exhausting.  I was reminded of what is important and that the relationships I have developed over the years are still strong and the relationships I have just begun will be just as strong as the years pass on.