Hello? Anyone there?

I’m not going to do it. I’m not going to list the excuses or try to explain the reason for utter silence the last…has it really been eight months? My goodness. I must admit, part of me has struggled with what to make this space. In China the opportunities for stories, photographs and reflection seemed endless. But now? Life in the States? Days filled with church, errand running, work, small groups…where is the extraordinary in that? How do I speak out of that to edify, challenge, entertain and engage others?

And yet, that is exactly why I return to this blog this Saturday morning. I want to return to that seeking of the transcendent within the mundane of life. That glimpse of eternity within the common. That pursuit of beauty and truth when tempted to view all as ordinary. I want to be compelled to pick up my camera more often, to worship and to marvel as I seek to capture one slight fraction of the complexity of creation.

And so, if there is anyone still out there, I ask for patience and grace as I stumble to find my words again. Something tells me there may be more ample material for both images and reflection very soon though.

Yes, while this space has been silent there has been a lot going on. And in about two months a sweet little girl will be making her arrival.