God is an opportunistic God. Pretty much weekly, I realize that Michael and I could have very easily missed each other- if he stayed in CA, or I stayed in CA, we wouldn't know each other. I would probably be in medicine, and he...who knows! God takes, and asks us to take, every opportunity. Since we have joined a small group of young married folks through our church, we have been studying what Community really means, and how to achieve just that. Since graduating and starting cosmetology school and getting married, people really do treat you differently. Many times, we will call up friends and ask them to come hang out, and they might reply, "It's okay, you guys need your alone married time." Bummer. Since I do hair, nails, waxing, and facials, many of my friends from UCCS come get services done, which I absolutely love! But the problem arises when that is the only time we hang out. Bummer deaux. But, God seeks new opportunities every day, and so should we! Since joining the small group, we have hung out with two of the couples a few times, and look forward to doubledating a few more soon! We have gotten to know some friends from a few years ago that are back in town, which is absolutely great as well! I have some amazing clients that I have been practicing opening up with...and boy, do people need to talk! It's amazing how asking such a simple question as, "How is life treating you these days?" can have such an impact on someone's heart, including my own. I have been very blessed to start hanging out with one of the ladies from small group pretty frequently, and she is very good at getting to heart matters-something I desperately need!
Speaking of heart matters... It has been very difficult for me lately being so far away from family. I haven't been home since the wedding in October, and I miss those Hamman family birthday parties, seeing the cousins grow up. Thankfully, my brother David has been able to visit us a few times, and seems to enjoy it. What a blessing! He and his fiancee, Kim, are trying to move here this summer. HUGE! We have cousins that live in Denver (well, mom's cousins) and have kids, but we're excited to have another new couple that is actually family around for those day-to-day living life together things :) What an opportunity!
So I guess what I'm saying is... God makes opportunities for us. It is completely up to us to engage and take Him up on them :) Amen!
