Seasons in SoCal.

i learned today there are 3 seasons taking place in a 90 day period in Southern California - Summer, Fall, and Winter. I wondered how change can come so quickly in our journeys in life, and would I recognize its familiar feel. This "territory" is so new to me, still..............

It may surprise you to learn that change is resisted in SoCal as much as anywhere else in the country, and hardly what is portrayed. Another facade deconstructed.

Jordan was interviewed by an ABC 7 News crew Tuesday, as he, Chynna, and Janelle Turner made their way to the new Dunkin Donuts opening in Santa Monica:) Everyday brings about new encounters with locals, loonies, and those looking for anything but "love." That is the one thing missing.....

Today it felt as though I had something in my eyes, like irritants that did not allow me to see clearly and something I could not just rub away. After finally washing my eyes out in the evening, my vision became better. When I remove the irritants or "filters", I can see things for what they are..... and this demands a response.

It's become very clear to me that I need a new plan. I'm putting in 60+ hours a week with everything I'm giving time too, and that's not a social life or book writing. I have several "part time jobs" to make this all work, while keeping family members motivated and focused.

I find myself feeling more angry, as the actions of others always seem to impact my life.......... Logan and I are on parallel journeys.

I know the tide is turning; it's just a matter of riding out this current wave.

Hope.

I find it's often in the times I feel the most squeezed, the most pressed, and pressured, when I struggle to keep clarity because my "vision" becomes clouded....... these are the moments in which my faith is worked out, as I wrestle with it..... question it and not be afraid of what I may find.

As I allow the "aging" process to occur, what is produced is a sweet smelling fragrance and a most powerful presence that empowers all around me......... it is very real. All of this, my faith, frailties, the frivolities, and fragility. But..... I am not afraid of it.

"The plans of the Lord stand firm forever, the purposes of his heart, through all generations. He knew we would be here, in this place and walking this journey in life because "the eyes of the Lord are on those whose hope is in His unfailing love." Not His conditional love, but unfailing......

Tonight Logan is watching the USA vs Iran Volleyball Match at USC with friends. A special moment as his assistant coach for Rockstar, Alfee Reft, is the starting Libero this evening. He also met Reid Priddy, a name well known in the sport, and on the Olympic level. This is why we're here.....

I spent half the day, embracing the path I feel God is leading me for now. As I get "on board" with His plans, things begin to take off....... Fall will be very full, after this tumultuous summer that has brought a bit of disorder and destruction across the globe. Change is coming.

"May your unfailing love rest upon us O Lord, even as we put our hope in you....." on the East Coast, around the world, and especially here in CA.