Don't get me wrong...I love my internship. It's by far more than I ever could have dreamed of, and I am thrilled that God has called me to be a pastor.
But, there are times when I really miss the city I've called home for 2 years. Chicago has such a piece of my heart that it's sometimes painful to not be there experiencing things I know and love.
Like Chicago hot dogs.
Hyde Park Produce.
The State St. Macy's.
Regenstein Library.
Navy Pier.
Promontory Point.
Trivia Night at Mary's.
Cantor Courtyard.
My Favorite Jewel-Osco on Roosevelt Rd.
Sitting on the porch at night smoking hookah and drinking scotch.
Seeing Kim at the front desk.
Daily Chapel.
Margies Candies.
Leona's. and Cedars.
Thai 55.
The list could go on for quite a while. And while I know that I'm making just as many memories here in Denver, I pine for those things some days. I know full well that when I get them back, I'll make the same list, but for Denver...with Sweet Action, Pablo's, Steuben's, Queen Soopers, and such being on it. But for now, I want that part of my heart that will always live in Chicago back.
My heart resides around the world at this point. Part is in Ohio, part in France, part in Chicago, part in Mexico, part in Denver, part in Dallas...but also those other places that have had an impact on my life in some way or another...Phoenix, New Orleans, Detroit, New York, a beach in San Diego. Each place that holds significance in my life has taken a bit of my heart when I've left. And yet, with each little bit of my heart I leave somewhere, that space fills with experiences and relationships and love that far exceeds anything I could ever imagine. So I pray that I can continue to have my heart and soul left throughout the world so I can live into the fullness of all the good and beautiful things the world has to offer.
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