the anticipation of home

“The sweetness of reunion is the joy of heaven.” 

-Richard Paul Evans

Today my sweet dearest comes back to me from the kingdom of Nepal.

 He will smell like smoke and curry and many unpleasantries. 

Eyes tired from a long journey. 
from dancing and praising God with a movement of believers,
from speaking at a conference where pastors are empowered,
from sleeping on the ground, and braving the cold weather. 

But I will ever love him for that. 

For spending his life on what counts in the world. 

Hands fidget, tap, in excitement. 

nerves on end, heart racing. 

no more nights solo, a small frame practically swimming alone in our big bed. 

no more inside jokes lost to the wind. 

yes, he is coming. 

i am coming. 

home. 

yes home. 

since married, my concept of home has significantly shifted. 

i pondered and reflected this as he was gone. 

home is not northern california where i grew up. 

nor our apartment in southern california where we live now. 

no. 

home is Kevin. 

home is our love, nestled deep within our shared heart. 

our shared dream. 

our shared hopes. 

and in some small way, the JOY of heaven rains downs when we reunite today. 

the anticipation for something not yet here. 

the swelling, heart full, of love becoming fully realized. 

the ache manifested in the reuniting. 

the LOVE becoming absolutely realized. 

but ever more true is that home home

is with Abba. 

who beckons us to shiver sweet in anticipation for home with the King. 

the reunion that will be JOY, heaven's sweet JOY. 

the angels sing, and we meet our ultimate Lover. 

King Jesus. 

and home will be peace. 

only peace. 

no tears. no hurt. no shame. no wounds. 

just sheer, incredible JOY and PEACE. 

For God, Love, is truly home. 

And that is something worth getting excited about. 

so tomorrow i taste a small flavor of the glorious divine to come. 

and i cannot thank God enough for this flash of heaven. 

i'm getting ready. 

to

go

home

tomorrow with Kevin

and for eternity with the King

happy week to you dearest readers. 

love Katie