My husband and I are having a big celebration at our house on Saturday. It's a wedding reception for the people in Michigan who couldn't come to California for our wedding. Although, some family members are able to make it to both events!! We're inviting people for our backyard celebration and a chance to see the home we've been remodeling since last fall.
A lot of preparation is going toward the party. Our house is still in the remodel stage so we still aren't living there yet. There are lots of projects I would like to get done before the party, but it isn't going to happen. I am resigned to simply straighten things up and clean the house. I am sure that people understand our situation and I hope that is true!
Yesterday, we had neighbors come over to help clean up the yard. I'm told that when there's a big celebration in our neighborhood the guys get together with all their yard equipment and clean things up. Yesterday was the day--and they're coming over again this evening, too! Man oh man does the yard look awesome! We are so blessed to have such great people as neighbors. We were informed that we will fit in fine with the people in the neighborhood. Although, we live in the country so it's hard for me to wrap my head around the fact that the people down the way will help us--but they did!
In my (Swedenborgian) tradition we talk a lot about the neighbor. Once a person is in relationship with God, the next step is to reach out to the neighbor--it is considered an act of charity. We believe in faith and charity are part of our spiritual growth process as opposed to the belief in faith alone saving people. Faith for us means reaching out to those around us in acts of service. In today's world, there is a certain connotation with the word charity...meaning you're less fortunate for me so I'm obligated to help you. In our understanding of charity, it means reaching out and forming community. "How can I be of service to you today?" Meaning--you don't have to go through life alone and isolated. Somedays are easier than others for me to reach out, and I know that it's important for me to make the effort. Wonderful thing usually happen when I participate in life--isn't it funny how that happens?!!
The gentlemen in my neighborhood informed me that it's really no effort at all for them to help one another. They are military friends who served together. Service is second nature for them. I can sure take a lesson from this experience. I am blessed for these neighbors.
Peace,
Jenn
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