places

Hollywood... it's really not all its made out to be... Its crowded, dirty, and a bit unnerving. And the streets are very uneven, which makes it hard to walk in high heels. All this to say, as much as i don't enjoy this place, i had the greatest time there this week!

Thursday night a few friends and i went down to Hollywood to see Steve play a show. Steve is a great friend from Forest Home, and he lives in Florida. So, hearing that he was going to play a show so close to home, i HAD to be there. It was in a little upstairs loft type of area of the Rainbow Bar. Very tiny, but very comfortable. It was hard to hear Steve when he spoke inbetween songs, but he sounded great otherwise. What a great experience to be there and support such a close friend in doing what he loves most. After he was done we all just hung out till the place started to slowly empty. It was a great time, but way too short! Here's a picture from that night (minus Ashlie who is taking the pic).


Breanna, Scott (Steve's friend and touring buddy), Steve and I.











As i sat there and talked to Steve for the few hours we had, i was reminded of how great a friend he is! We worked at Forest Home together as "teaching partners" back in the summer of 2006. Being teaching partners forces you to create this incredible bond between the two people. You work together every day for three months... you pray together... you are held responsible for a ton of kids together... you know eachother's strengths, weaknesses, breaking points... its incredible. I hadn't seen Steve in almost two years, and as we sat talking it felt like i had just seen him the day before. This brought up such appreciaiton for the few years i had at Forest Home. What amazing friends i made... what great bonds... amazing memories.

Forest Home is one of my favorite places. The Lord has spoken to me there, broken me there, rocked my world there. I wish i could share the feelings of joy i experience there. Summer is starting up in a few weeks, and allthough my heart ACHES to be there, i know the Lord has other plans for me. It wont hurt as bad this time around, last summer i thot i would DIE not being able to be there. But i see myself visiting more this summer. I dont want to go another two years and forget the blessings God has placed in my life.

Here's to you, Forest Home!