One week later...

So, I've been back from Utah a week tomorrow. It seems like yesterday that we were there. I really miss Jacque & Crystal. I miss Dawn, Ronnie and all of their wonderful children (7 to be exact) and how smooth their household ran. (Which I am now currently working on my household...it's so much easier not to have to yell, but to just be firm, or remove privileges.) I miss Holly and her bubbly ways. I miss the conversations with Patti and John. And Jacque, I really miss talking with you until the wee hours of the night. It reminded me of when my mom had company, and they'd stay up all night talking and sharing. How I long to go back, and it is in my vision to visit there with all of you again, sooner than later.
But, I love my family here too. And it's been a rough week. My little Destiney does not want me out of her sight! She must have really missed me!!! And some days it feels like the devil is quick to attack; but if you look at the positive side of things, there was a great attendance of youth on Sunday night! They were hungry to hear about our mission trip out to Utah, and what we did, and to visit with us and eat hot dogs, look at pics and videos and socialize. Tuesday and Thursday we had a good group of people show up for bread and cloths, and everything went smoothly. And Wednesday night we had a good group of dedicated members who came to help box up the food for food distribution on Saturday. So, even though we are hungry for more, I see the needs we are meeting, and the people who come, who we can witness to, and pray for...And for the ones who we'd like to get to know better and fellowship with more at church (and outside of church)(like we had in Utah) that hunger we are desiring, God can fulfill. I pray often for fellowship like we had in Utah. To bond with people here, in this small town, like we did in Utah. And I know that God wants that for us, too.
Today is a beautiful day (85 in August is really pretty cool for out here) and I think the kids would have fun at the park. So, we are going to go and enjoy the day.