Days like today aren't supposed to happen...

I was just composing a blog about what a terrible day it's been today -- not enough sleep (from a lame lame vampire party last night) -- my morning was interrupted by a call from my roomate crying because our landlord is threatening to evict us (she is crazy...she also believes that our lawn is unacceptable and should be fixed in the next week, or we are homeless) -- and the usual Sunday hoopla that is to be expected....when I realized that I'm sick of complaining. There really really is too much to be thankful for.

It's amazing how that unexpected interruption of potential homelessnesss really took over my day. I was engulfed by a funk that could not be shaken...I even tried my usual coping mechanism - unneccesary busyness focused towards menial tasks - and found no resolve.

However, today I was overcome with emotion from the care and love of my community. Basically, I can't imagine how people live WITHOUT community...people who they can call on a Sunday and ask to help re-manicure a lawn and paint a house a few days later... people who they can call and ask for prayer when life isn't making sense ... people that they can go hang out with when they need time to sort of forget whatever is going on...and the knowledge that this community isn't going anywhere. They will be there in a week, month, and a year when the next random crisis hits. And they will be there for all the moments in between.

It's always been interesting to me how movies only show the main points of drama...generally all of the small moments of "boringness of life" are fast forwarded as some nostalgic music is playing. But I think those are the moments when life is lived and important foundations are built. It's those moments in a friendship...in a community...that result in the equity of friendship that is vital when there are necessary withdrawls. I am filled with joy for the life that our community has invested with each other. I don't know where I'd be without it. Life is worth it during the crappy days like today when you know you're not living it alone.

Thanks.