From: clrclady
Date: Mon Jun 14 23:00:26 EDT 2010
Subject: Community House Thoughts

Responses adriennelynne: community (6/17/10) Responses (sorted by date) adriennelynne: community (6/17/10) I am currently experiencing a weird thing, complete and total silence in my own house, except the dishwasher running. Brunsons house sitting. Cepins on vacation. And I am home with the dogs. I got this experience most of Saturday because the Cepins were away almost all day. I went on a cleaning spree because it was one of the first times that I was actually home with no plans for once which was very relaxing because I really enjoy cleaning. Tonight, I am amazed by the silence. I have lived in the Seneca house for over five years and it is an interesting experience living with four other adults and four children. We also usually have a bunch of people over a lot which makes it a full house. Which I do enjoy. I moved in in November of 2004, but the Senecan’s were teasing me about moving in in August of 2004. I thought it was a terrible idea. I enjoyed my freedom too much and my independence. And I did not want anyone to look that closely into my life, but by November I was moving in and submitting to the plan of Keith and Eric and mostly God. Now, with the house vacant, it is good, but it is very lonely. I am used to children around, other adults around, people everywhere. It is interesting I always say the best thing about being single and living in a community house is that I get to experience children and interact with them daily and watch them grow and interact daily with other adults. I think the best thing is that it helps me not be so alone. I often go to my room and get alone time with myself and God when people are here, but I know people are here. I can get a hug. I can get someone to pray for me. I can laugh with the children or read to them if I want. I can explore into other people’s lives right in my own home. With the house empty it is a strong painful reminder, that the children I live with are not my own even though I love them so much and I truly am a single woman. It is a good reminder and a good place to meet God. This house and people have affected me so much. I think we really are supposed to live in community, but I have thought that for a while, but today it has been evident.

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From: adriennelynne
Date: Wed Jun 16 21:28:13 EDT 2010
Subject: community