"and i owe my life to the people that i love"

I just updated my facebook status: "Elizabeth thinks that what she wants most for her birthday this year is to spend time with people she loves (though she also encourages people to make donations to CWM)."

I continue to blame the heat for most of my lack of energy/brainpower, but it was also occurring to me that I haven't had a whole lot of quality meatspace time with people I love recently.

"i'm not worthy of you / you're not worthy of me"

Happy-making things thus far today:

(1) FCS Support Pastor Ian emailed the listserv with his contact information, when he'll be around, etc. (which is a happy-making thing in and of itself) and also said:

For those reading "Altar in the World" - I will be considering
Chapter 5 "The Practice of Getting Lost - Wilderness",
as I prepare my sermon this week on the scripture - Luke 10:25-37.
This is the story of the Good Samaritan.

I replied: "Yay! I am excited that we are returning to the Altar in the World sermon series! And you get extra bonus points for doing it while staying on lectionary!"

(2) I emailed JoeF. to invite him to hear me preach on July 25. He has a previous commitment, but in his reply he said:

I'm happy to hear you're on the platform again. You have a wonderful gift for communicating thoughts and ideas. I wish more people had your willingness to stand up and be counted, whether or not I agree with them.

"Birthday happiness is an absolute must for someone who's as nice as you." (It also has glitter.)

Aww, my first birthday card of the season is from my future-sister-in-law :) (cosigned by my brother).

Edit:
me (in bedroom): [posts entry]
housemate (in living room): "SHOW ME THE GLITTER"

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Our power went out :/