fields of grass vs localized parks
being able to see the stars vs not being able to see through the fog and lights of the city
back yards vs no yards
lower rent for house vs higher rent for studio apartment
walking on trails vs walking on sidewalk
living in a small town of 5,000 for some feels like the last thing in the world they would want to put up with. but for me i belong in a small town. i flourish in a small town. i have everything i need in a small town groceries, gas, bank, library and the church. not that big cities do not provide everything as well but for me why drive into the city when i have everything i need?
a lot of people talk about simplifying life. i think for me when you take the city schedule of the high paced always needing to be somewhere you are not was the best thing that ever happened. i do not feel as rushed or stressed but yet i still get done the things that need to be finished and more. for me this is what country life is all about. and if i ever do want the city well syracuse is not to far away.
next time: ministry in the small town
2 comments:
Ahhhh. Something I've been thinking about lately. I so overly enjoy visiting cities. And I need to do so often (once every month or two...no less than every two). But, I personally like having home in a smaller local (although not quite as small as your current town).
To each their own. Here's to the stars AND beautiful cityscapes at night!
I grew up in Pulaski Wesleyan and I know the feeling. It still amazes me that such a small town can have a huge amount of outreach. Its not just one or two people it is the whole community. God is surely working in that place and I feel so blessed every chance I get to come home.
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