Community

Last night I attended a ladies "cowgirl roundup'' at one of the local churches in town. Normally to my understanding they all get together with a little event to collect items to hand out to any families in need around this community. Well this year it seems community has been a word placed on a lot of hearts. Strung with a common thread. That thread has come in a variety of colors, shapes, and sizes meaning I've seen so many relationships/friendships built this year  on the love of music,same dreams,  same visions, gardening, board games, young mothers who are not sure if there gonna survive to see tomorrow and wise mothers with empty nests who know they will and will miss it as well. A community of believers and just friendships of genuine love for humanity despite what we believe. Thats community. Sharing and eating dinners together. Actually taking the time to get to know my 'neighbors'.

Now theres also a flip side to this, because it's so small you can ruin this delicate thing as fast as dropping a plate, however the beauty of community is forgiveness and really getting the chance to reach out and truly practicing ''Love your neighbor as yourself'' without preaching a word. Now I'm no expert in this at all. I have never encountered such a small place and I wasn't even sure if I like this small isolated tiny community in the forest the first year I was here. I shut out and pouted in my trailer. (picture that ha!) I had no friends, no community, and a lot of isolation. Man I can't tell you enough how thankful I am to be in this place now, not just physically but emotionally and spiritually being fully ''there'' wherever ''there'' is for you. I've learned my lessons and carry on. I have learned SO many things that I will carry with me for the rest of my life. My heart gets softer with a every friend that comes my way in this season.

Back to our cowgirl roundup It was a symbol of unity within the churches. No matter the silly denomination title or what tiny things we disagree on we set those aside and invited each other in. Looking at each other as mothers,sisters,friends,cousins,grandmas and encouraged one another, laughed, and talked about practical ways to love our community, and love/serve each other better. We intend to keep those disagreements on the side lines and hand in hand embrace this place we live in. I loved every story,every new friend I met and enjoyed the ones I don't get to see every day. I'm excited to see what unfolds. Thats the end of my community speech I'm off to survive today with my 2 toddlers and a new perspective that there are mothers out there who would trade me places in a heart beat because their losses have come so suddenly. If thats not a sobering thought I'm not sure what is friend. Enjoy your babies today and be all there.


Enjoy your weekend family! Meet a new friend today. Invite that young mom in, and ask that wise mom all your questions and see what happens.

-Jenny B

The klahn sisters are the cutest!