community.

The word "community" has come to mind quite a few times over the weeks that we have been here. 

Being here with each other has strengthened the community that exists in our marriage.

But it has also made us miss the community that we have at home. 

Across the state. Across the nation.

Strangely we have found community here and we cannot help but be reminded of how the Lord looks after us.

Coincidental meetings with friends of friends, random run-ins with Aggies (yes, AGGIES) at church, sweet time in kindy ((kinder)) and primary classrooms full of laughs, and encouragement from the home front have reminded us that the Lord has created the Body of Christ to be in community.

And that is the sermon series at our church here, Subiaco Church - community. This past week we talked about the loyalty of Ruth and what genuine commitment and community looks like. Coincidence? Don't think so. I really encourage you to listen to some of the sermons if you are out for a long drive, run, or with your morning coffee. 

Thankful for the encouragement from this sweet couple. We will miss them as they head back to the states to get their visas worked out. 

Speaking of sweet times with primary littles, I had quite the day at one of the local schools. My thoughts are all over the place as I look over my notes and photos from the day.

Still processing the experience and throwing around ideas of how to best put it into words. I'll write more tomorrow.

Now, it's time for our nightly viewing of Master Chef. Because we don't have any sort of cable. And there's really nothing on Australian tv to begin with aside from footy, Sabrina the Teenage Witch (stop laughing, I'm serious), and The Brady Bunch.