retreat

after completing my staff training on wednesday, i spontaneously decided to stay here in michigan for some much needed rest. i feel very at home here, and i've been graciously given the opportunity to stay with my friend sara in aa, and amy in detroit. i just have to get it all out of my system... i love ann arbor and michigan in my very core, and i love the hustle and bustle of students, townspeople, hipsters, and interesting folk. i got a chance to get on campus for 20 min during one of my breaks during staff training, and that was like a breath of fresh air. big michigan 'M's everywhere.

i have been staying in detroit at the costello household. oh, detroit. i love this city... i am staying in their 115 year old home, which has been lovingly refurbished and renovated. they co-own the house with their taiwanese friends, and the husband is the pastor for a neighboring chinese church. their house does remind me of taiwan, as there are elements of asian flair everywhere - orchids in large vases, smells of taiwanese home cooking bouncing off the wood floors... and i'm just amazed and encouraged that there are taiwanese people living in the middle of detroit! we are right around the corner from wayne state university, where two of my (orgo family) friends are attending medical school.

i am trying to use this time to spend with the Lord. i just need to. i need to hear from him about himself, and about me, and to reflect on what exactly has been going on this past year and a half. however, it's a great temptation to continue working as there is ALWAYS more to do.

i bought a moleskine and intend to put it to good use. i'm in ann arbor for the day, and plan to wander around, and pray. i know much awaits for me back in cleveland, but i want to just enjoy this place while i am here...