3:30pm on a Sunday at Panda Express

**In an attempt to stay regular with this blog, I am now going to start posting twice a week. Preferably on Tuesdays and Thursdays, but that may change if the circumstances of my week changes. With that said, here is a little appreciation to lunch, nice weather, and good friends.**

Sunday turned out to be a wonderful day, much better than expected and definitely much better than it looked. With the look of a massive storm coming in (and the unknown fact that it had already passed through Joplin causing the destruction it did there - please remember to be praying for those people who lost their homes and loved one and to get them the resources and help they need now and in the rebuilding process), I sat outside a Panda Express, not wanting to go anywhere.

It's not because of the weather or because of the food, but rather it was because of the conversation. In our world today - so disconnected and interrupted by technology - it was not only refreshing, but also fulfilling to sit and talk with actual people for four hours. And as the cherry on top of the dessert of our conversation, not only did we go deep but God also began to change my perspective on my current situation and for life moving forward.

It amazes me how god took a little group of people wanting to grab lunch after church and turned it into a life changing conversation and drawing us closer in friendship. Too often I miss out on this because I am too consumed with what's next or who just texted me. I want to thank Jonathan and Amy for being part of this amazing afternoon. And an extra special thanks to the Holy Spirit for gathering with us and leading us in conversation that I hope and pray will continue to influence all of us for the many days and weeks to come.

Please keep an eye out on this blog as I will be sharing the full extent of my perspective change I as have more time to process it. Thanks also to all of you who take the time to read my musings.