more random

i love that we all lead such varied lives, that we are all so unique, and yet that God can bind us together for his purpose and create beautiful community amongst us. this has always astounded me. perhaps it's because i'm slightly more 'weird' than many in the traditional evangelical circles i grew up in, perhaps it's because i worked at camp where i felt free to ask my questions and engage in theological debate from my early teenage years. whatever the combination of things that has lead me to where i stand today may be, i am incredibly greatful for it. just as i am ever so greatful for the people who have influenced my life this far, for better or for worse, they have helped to define the woman that i am becoming, and whom i am confident being.


i don't understand why people abuse emergency services. is it because we lack human contact so deeply that we must call for an ambulance in the middle of the night so that someone will take care of us? obviously, if you're sick or injured, it's legit, but wow, some of the reasons i have learned of people calling an ambulance are astounding to me. yet alongside of that, i have heard some of the most moving, some of the most graphic, some of the most beautiful, some of the most horrific; stories of mylife in the past month. i cannot fathom working in the emergency services, i could cry just hearing the stories, i can't imagine walking thru them with the actual people. so demanding, yet so rewarding. i have a renewed respect and admiration for all doctors and nurses and police officers and fire fighters and paramedics and whomever else...

i'll be in winnipeg sometime on the 16th, and since 80% of you who read this are in winnipeg, save a hug and a beer/dance/coffee/bowling game/sporting event for me.

i have other, deeper, posts formulating in my head, always, but for today, they'll remain where they are, and stir 'round some more. perhaps they'll bring me back here later, and i'll share some of them with you.