This is the time of year when we Fellows enter our "normal time". Now, what does that mean? What happens when you pause on retreats, travel, and more of the high-speed movement? You enter the Fellows's casual/regular time zone B-).
Well, I will tell you, March was lovely! It snuck up on me quickly, and I was surprised that normalcy could move quickly. This month was a time to settle and feel confident in the new routine that I have been slowly learning throughout my time in Raleigh as a fellow.
Let me share some of my highlight reel moments from this month...
The Apostles' Easter Egg Hunt: I loved participating in the Easter egg planning for the kiddos. Being in the Children's Ministry this year with my job through Fellows has been such a gift. This event felt like a moment when everything really began to click! The fruit of relationship building came to light.
A Pi-Day Baliage: To celebrate Pi Day, I got my hair done! It was such a fun treat. Plus, the next day, my friend Gabi got her hair dyed (the iconic dark roots are back!), and I and Virginia got to go on a fun surprise visit to see her new doo.
Making Meals: Well, speaking of Virginia, I had such a fun time making meals for Roundtable with her! This was a sweet time to build our teamwork, make some memories, and have good laughs together.
Synod: What a treat it was to be a part of Synod! Synod is a time when all of the church's members get together, and this year, the Apostles are invited to host the gathering. I loved being able to witness something like this that I had never seen before and to play on the music team during worship!
Wedding Planning: Of course, I had to remember to add in wedding planning! I will not lie, that also takes a large amount of my brain space. What I especially loved, though, was being able to have my bachelorette party where all of my worlds could collide. It was so fun introducing friends to one another and having the Raleigh Fellows gals be part of such a special weekend. I am so thankful for it all!
Overall, I have loved this so-called "normal" period in our Fellows' year. It has been time to stop and look around me and notice how deep the roots of the community are and the sense of belonging that my home in Raleigh has. I have loved you, March! Thank you for all of the memories!
Love, Linda May