Bocce

Tonight was “Smash Bocce Ball” night. A group of people from church got together at Rob’s house and even though I never saw anyone playing bocce there was fun had by all. Connor crawling around the yard with Rob’s dog and a puppy that was there (which was so cute). And lots of good food (pulled pork anyone?). And well I had a good time. I’ve managed to go from the person who NEVER went to any social event to a reliable party girl. And I dont think the change has been just with me. I think the environment is different for me. I always used to wonder before why community just wouldnt spread in my former enviornment. I mean there was some, but it was limited to only the people who were really close to each other, I would describe it more as a clique. But tonight I met people who didnt know me, but welcomed me and my kid, they didnt all know each other very well, but they get together all the time and the reason they dont all know each other is that their community is always growing.

Its just nice to be around and not be needed. Let me explain – its nice to be around people and not have them ask me to do something, its nice to feel like I’m wanted cause I’m a neat person who is valuable and worth investing in. I used to dread getting together with people because I was always always ALWAYS asked to do something for someone that was related to my job. It was just an extension of work. Nothing could ever just be a fun gettogether.

So for those of you out there who are pretty certain, as I used to be, that community doesnt exist in the church I’m here to tell you it still does – I shared sweet fellowship with it tonight.