Modern life has isolated us from others in many ways. I think of the school where I taught. I drove twenty-two miles to get there. Others drove even further. We came from all different directions so never saw each other outside of our building. We were a community within a community. I knew them all better than I knew my neighbors. The neighbors were up and off to work like me, driving to other places for work. It is just the way life is.
The good news is that we have our church family. They are always there and we love and help each other in so many ways, it is really a wonder. But it is our neighbors that we don't know. And so we have committed this year to get to know them. We go out each week to meet someone new and find we are surrounded by wonderful people! We hope we can become friends and build a spirit of community together here on our street. For after all, what is more important than building.
Another important aspect of connections is that we all have difficult experiences in life. Those experiences often turn around and bless us because there will be others who will need our comfort and support as they go through their own trials. The connections made during difficult times often lead to the very best of friendships. They are to be treasured!
Our Neighborhood in Milford, Michigan
I chose the photos in this project because of our efforts
to connect to our neighbors. So far we
created a neighborhood directory and hosted
a gathering in our backyard. Next goal is a snowman
in front of every house!
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