Chocolate and wine on my balcony

I think it's interesting that whenever I am by myself in the world, separated from the safety and solace of my Christian bubble back home, I am most likely to draw closer to the Lord. 

Maybe it's because I'm more desperate for him once the support of my friends, church, and family is knocked out from under me. Maybe it's just me imagining things. But I like it. I like knowing that God's got me in the palm of his hand. 

But in the same moment, I really really miss my friends, my church, and my family. I miss those foundational things in life that made me who I am. I couldn't be more grateful.