It feels like my time in LA is starting to come to a close.  I want to be intentional about taking time to notice, remember, affirm, appreciate and exhort  the people, places and things that have made my life here meaningful.  I hope that by beginning to grieve what I know I’ll miss, that the transition back to Mpls (and perhaps to London) may be easier.  (My posts about what I didn’t realize I would miss may come later

Things I will miss about LA/So. Cal:

• Fresh, deliciously fragrant local produce (esp. strawberries, oranges and field greens)
• Trader Joe’s
• The Rose Bowl Aquatic Center –and being as expensive as it is, I already miss it now!
• The (San Gabriel) Mountains
• The Sanctuary of my car -with all the driving I do, I’m so thankful for this meditative bubble.
• Not having to plan your days around the weather  (we’re not quite San Diego, but it’s close.)
• Living with Kristin -who knew what a blessing this would be?!
• Wearing summer clothes most of the year
• The Sunday Crew
• The women’s club, formerly of Koinonia 3rd floor
• The Coastal Live Oaks that line Green Street and Pasadena’s Bungalow Heaven district
• SIS-ers and our discussions on traveling, and changing the world
• Meeting with my students, and talking with my co-workers 

It’s been good to be here.  My life has been vastly different from what it had been in Mpls.  But I’m grateful for the ways in which all these new things have blessed me, shaped me, and changed me.