THE THREE AMIGOS

At the start of the semester I made agoal to read 100 - 150 pages each night for my thesis and independent study. I then got realistic and told myself I needed to read 641 pages a week to be granted any sewing time during the week. And at this point, I am only 321 pages behind from the start of the semester. I would be impressed if I were you. I keep a little tally on my fridge but have thought many times that I should have made a chart with stickers.

I then realized I needed to order three more books for my thesis. 

I checked the bookstore and iBooks, but realized neither was helpful and made my way to Amazon. I put the three books in my cart and was faced with how soon do I want these books at my door.

I get free two-day shipping with my student account with Amazon. It is great, but I decided I wanted to wait the five to seven days for books. I wanted the weekend to paint, sew, seek out some murals in Minneapolis and do my decade-annual Spring cleaning. As much as I love King and Bonhoeffer, we all needed some time away from one another. One of my dear friends even noted that I was sounding a little “Bonhoeffer-y” in my texts. It was decided. I would not make the Amazon elves rush to fulfill my order. In five to seven days I would receive some books to my door.

So, on with my tale.

I just finished an afternoon at the coffee shop and was excited for my reading free weekend. But as I approached my stoop, I noticed two Amazon books. I was suspicious. One was a large Amazon box with goodies from my parents, including Zitner’s coconut creme and the other was the books I ordered yesterday. Not five to seven days ago. Yesterday.

I think this all shows that Bonhoeffer, King and myself really value community and our time together. Even the very idea of a weekend apart may be too much.

I will allow myself some art and cleaning time this weekend, but there will also be a lot of beloved community and communio sanctorum because I am clearly gotten the hint.And let me also note that cleaning and sewing time include listening to podcasts about community development/engagement. 

What can I say, the three of us are look those three chatty school girls. 

Bonhoeffer + King + Troyan = BBF 4 Eva

P.S. I am grateful that I currently have the opportunity to be in dialogue with Bonhoeffer and King in my academic work this semester. I have been waiting for this opportunity and I can only describe it as exciting, imaginative and real.