Christa and I mermaiding |
The Onion Destroyers |
With so many families today falling apart at the seams people are reaching more towards others to become their family. For example, at camp this summer we always talk about the Y-Camp Family, and how each of us is there for each other. Brandon, who was one of my best friends at camp took me in as his little sister, Christa also another one of my best friends at camp became my sister and confidant. All of these people at camp found places in my heart.
Me, Kelsey, and Laura :-D |
I take people in very easily as my family. Wherever I am at the moment becomes home, whether it's Laura's parents house, Lair, or even the living room of 1820. I was asked a week ago by Tucker where home was, and I said right now? He responded with yes, and I responded with "the spot that I laid my head down last night". My homes are spread out, between my parents and Ron and Adri's home, I have 2 right there, and other places that I am welcome to.
Callie and I eating straight out of the bucket... who needs bowls anyways? |
How do you say goodbye to these people? How do you say "I will most likely never see you again" to people who have touched your soul? Take in the moments you can with them, go swimming in a monofin, or eat a tub full of ice cream, forget the bowl, just use the bucket and throw the sprinkles in there (We didn't eat the whole thing, just what was left). There have been several opportunities for me lately to say my last goodbyes to people who are so radiant and full of life that it churns my heart that I will not see them every day, for a speck of advice or just a really good hug. What do you do when everyone else is saying goodbye, do you say it as well?
Sammie and Me |
Sunny, Mom, and me |
When you touch someone's soul, and God has brought you together to learn from them, or to grow with them, you will always be connected. Although I am the worst at staying in touch (ask my mom, who didn't hear from me for like a month and a half when I was in Africa at one point), occasionally when someone's name falls on my heart I give them a call or email them. You never know where life will take you, or how bright the spot you have left in someone's heart is.
My home this summer, Dahl :-D |
Say your goodbyes if you will, but know that God may have plans to bear fruit in your life involving that person, or that amazing place (read Y-Camp) and you may never know when that will happen, so never cut out a goodbye for someone, allow it to have a see you later in it...because with life, you just might.
Your sister, daughter, or cousin in Christ and love,
Amber Jane
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