I didn't think it could happen but today's weather has actually been better than yesterday's. 60's. Clear skies. Tons of sun. I took advantage of the weather and walked down to Leith waterfront this morning. It's kind of amazing to walk around in a city where no one knows you and you don't know anyone.… Continue reading the “duty” free Britannia
Author: Seeking Sabbath
Planes, Trains, and Automobiles
It's been a wonderful (but long) first day in Scotland! I think I slept maaaaybe two hours on the overnight flight and have been going non stop since I landed. --Plane to Glasgow. (landed at 6:30am...which is my body's 1:30am but had clear skies coming in so I could see the outer Hebrides and Mull… Continue reading Planes, Trains, and Automobiles
Airplane Sabbath
I'm not a huge fan of flying. I'm not afraid of it. I just don't love it. It can be cramped and the roar makes my head feel funny. And I'm always nervous that I've forgotten some very important document and will end up with a little black mark in my file that I imagine… Continue reading Airplane Sabbath
roller coasters of the heart
Youth ministry is not for the faint of heart. My heart has been on a roller coaster all day. My heart sank when my day started around mid-night with anxious texts from a former youth who was deeply worried about recent decisions. It ached later this morning as I had conversations with a parent who… Continue reading roller coasters of the heart