Week 1, laundry had to be done in Dickinson, ND. Dad kept stating that he had never been in a laundromat. He seemed to be jazzed about working as a team in such a setting. Amidst the humidity and oil rig workers attempting to remove the spots from their rank clothes stored in large garbage bags, it was humorous to see the parents racing to load their coins and push the start button. See Dad trying to get the upper hand by eyeing Mom's actions. Notice Mom claiming victory before she pushed the start button. By the end of the 2 and 1/2 hour experience, Mom and Dad had perfectly folded clothes sets stored in 2 gallon bags and I looked like a vagabond carting my belongings in a makeshift grocery bag. The only thing I was missing was the stick and stubble.
Over the past nine years, God has shown me how cathartic and eye-opening writing can be. I have also learned that it is much easier to cling to the Maker in times of despair, thus I am finding the need to learn how to negotiate the okay times with Him rather than on my own strength. I have discovered that having an audience drives me towards a deeper sense of authenticity and a more consistent intention to the task of writing. Hence, if you choose to peruse this blog, you will see what I see and what God is teaching me to see. By the way, I am the shortest one in the picture. :)
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