home again

well, i am back in louisville. after yet another barbecue stop (this time way down snake road in clements, alabama) and a short traffic jam in nashville, my time in hot ol' birmingham has ended. now, it certainly wasn't hot. in fact, this morning was the first really pleasant morning of our week. it even allowed some well-spent time on a screened-in porch. but, for me, the week was a wonderfully refreshing time. in addition to making some good progress on chapter three, the time spent reflecting on and discussing the fellowship of saints was extremely encouraging and enlightening. much mary catherine's was consumed, though some of it was tainted with chocolate syrup. way too much food was eaten, though some will claim way too much came back to haunt them. a fair share of cynical comments were made, including a brilliant time discussing the "little" things in life. i need weeks like this.

that said, home feels great.