Friday Mornin Pancake Makin

So I haven't been posting these days, but that's because of the craziness of Week 9 and laziness of Week 10. As we are slowly approaching Week 11, finals week, I am beginning to feel a bit... unsettled. Is that weird? I can't wait for this trimester to be over but something just feels off. Maybe it's the fact that I know I won't be able to celebrate the holidays with my family and friends over break, or that I'm choosing to put myself in this position for temporary financial stability. Let's just hope things will run smoothly at the seasonal job and that I will be able to walk away from this experience having learned something.

Oh, and Lisa came back from Iceland on Thursday night! That ninja, no one even knew when she was actually coming home. But she brought me back some chocolate and cute socks ^^. More importantly, I got my roomie back. I am lucky, I got to see Sandra last weekend and now I get to eat and talk happily with my good friend again.






But anyhoos, yesterday Coffee & Scripture was cancelled so the housemates decided last minute on Thursday night to do Pancakes & Scripture at the Jewett instead. Granted we started 2 hours later than usual, but it was well worth the wait. I should know by now that when these folks say Pancakes & Scripture, they really mean pancakes and whatever else they can whip up because they know how to cook & Scripture. Haha. So Zach and Erica ended up making crepes, apple butter, apple sauce, a berries bowl, toad in a hole(s) and Melissa cooked some bacon and made fresh citron juice. Did I mention how much I love living with culinary and FSM students?




Erica and Cat :}



Food (I love seeing a full table like this!)



More food







So after a good hour or so of hearty conversations and laughter, we finally dug into 1 John and did the usual read and discuss format. Zach and Laurabeth had to leave early for work, so that left me, Cat, Erica, Andrew, and Melissa. It was definitely a good "morning" well spent. I don't know about everyone else, but I left feeling like I got to know everyone else a little better. As stagnant as it seemed, this whole week began to pick up after Wednesday in the most unpredictable and pleasantly surprising way. I feel like I've made a new friend in the house, seen people in a different light than usual, and felt the sincere efforts of brothers and sisters trying to be more intentional with their relationships. It helps a lot when I know that there are people who are struggling with similar sins as me, or just sin in general. It gives you a greater perspective in that you begin to remember that you're not in this alone, and that everyone has their own personal trials or tribulations. Jasmine and Melissa are right, we really should be taking more advantage of our situation; not everyone can be so blessed and have the community that we have available. Scott said that we are a typical "Christian college fellowship" group because many people do what we do. But the fact is that not every household is the same. The Jewett is unique. And what good would it be to live in such a house if there is no fellowship? In that case, it would just be a regular house with people who call themselves Christians. I'm just glad that the Jewett actually has community; we're not perfect, but we love each other.
I hope.

hahaha :)