living in community
Here's a picture of our first house meeting back in January. 
Toilet paper, food in the fridge, work duties, the buzzing about of people around the house... ahhhh community.
Growing up in a YWAM base, I was always surrounded with people and I loved it. I thrived in the midst of people. Finding space wasn't that hard as some might imagine. I was talking to one of my good friends, Bekah, who is also a YWAM kid and we both had the uncanny ability to find sanctuary even if we were living in a room with eight girls!
Some people thought it was a little odd that David and I wanted to live with people during the first year of our marriage. I don't quite understand the reasons probably as much as they don't understand ours. BUT, all I've got to say is I LOVE COMMUNITY!
It teaches you so many things! It sharpens you day in and day out. These past 3 months, we've had the honor of having Dow and Brooke Saunders live with us. They are leaving on Monday, April 17th to move to California. We are having a farewell party for them on Saturday. We're going to have our first "grilling" party in our backyard.
Since living with Dow and Brooke, David and I have become more conscious of healthier eating and of taking care of our environment. By just watching them, I am encouraged by the love they have for each other. I am encouraged by how they serve each other in their marriage.
We love you Dow and Brooke! We will miss you guys!