Since I have access to a computer...I must make the best of it and tell you more about my life here while I can.
I have been spending the past 2 weeks (just about) here at L'Abri. A community center in Huemoz. Community center sounds weird and creepy. I will try and explain better. "L'Abri" means shelter in French. Huemoz is a French speaking part of Switzerland. L'Abri is a Christian based community. It is meant to be a place for travelers like me...travelers who are looking for a place to meet other travelers and think about life, God and live in community with one another. There are several christians here, there are also several non-christians. It's an open community.
I have met such amazing people here. There are probably 30 people here right now. On a typical day, I do yoga every morning (almost) with 3 other women. Everyone eats breakfast, lunch and dinner together. We cook all the meals, help clean, etc. Half the day is study and half the day you do some sort of work (clean, cook, whatever). We have days off from work as well. You study whatever the heck you want. They have a whole library full of books. It's such an interesting way of living. It's not like college, it's not like just hanging out...it's a little inbetween. The community is intentional and thoughtful.
Particularly, I have made friends with a couple people. I feel so blessed to know the lives of these few people. It makes me wonder about all the lives of everyone in the world. We are all so unique and have our own wonderful stories.
I suppose I will expand on L'Abri at a later time...I have more good things to say about it. I am just tired.
PS--SWITZERLAND IS BEAUTIFUL. gorgeous. absolutely wonderful. I am loving it more and more every day. We played ultimate frisbee in the mountains last sunday...one of my fondest memories here. I taught non-american boys how to throw a football--my proudest moment.
I am walking up hills and mountains like it's nobody's business...but I am eating lots of good food that may distract from any body sculpting effects...
I am going to go climb down the mountain now...to go eat dinner :)
I like this post - the last one made me nervous :). I'm a mom. Anyway, tell me more about the food there when you have time. And do you pay for L'Abri? Or is it free? Love you!
ReplyDeleteKatie this sounds like JUST what you needed after that hectic/crazy traveling mess.
ReplyDeleteYOGA! lovely. FOOD! lovely. HILLS! tiring, but lovely.
and way to GO girlfrann... holding up the groth family tradish. wish you were throwing a football here with me, babe...
Katie-
ReplyDeleteI can't tell you how fun it is to read your blog-entertaining, informative, creative, and so YOU. I find myself laughing out loud and at the same time so impressed with your insights and your style. I love reading about your godly perspective, even in your frustrating moments. I am so PROUD that I am your dad! Have the experiences of your life, girl-and be appropriately cautious and savvy...