1. My Highland/ACU/Sojourners/Lifeteam/coffee-night family. (I squished all of them into one item because they often overlap.) I often wish I could beam myself to Abilene to hug one, two or a dozen of these folks.
2. Tuesday nights at Mezamiz, trading stories and drinking tea with some of my favorite ladies.
3. Random, hilarious gossip sessions in Amber’s office, with Amber and Amy and Tessa (no boys allowed).
4. Sunday mornings at Highland, singing on praise team and hearing Jay clap and hugging so, so many people before and after service. And the smart, funny, thought-provoking hour that is Sojourners class.
5. Sunday nights, at the Donagheys’ house or elsewhere, sharing communion and dinner and prayer and laughter and life.
6. Rosa’s Cafe. Particularly chips and queso.
7. Los Arcos – especially their homemade salsa and enchiladas.
8. Being able to drive anywhere in ten minutes.
9. Not having to worry about, or pay for, parking.
10. Always seeing someone I know when I’m out and about.
11. Yoga classes with McKay (though she, too, has now left Abilene).
12. ArtWalk, downtown every month.
13. Being two hours from my parents and sister, and three and a half from my grandparents.
14. High school football games.
15. Knowing where everything is.
16. Game nights with our crew of friends.
17. Lunches with Julie and other girlfriends.
I do love our new life in Boston. But I miss Abilene, which was home for eight years, and in some ways will always be home.
cakes, tea and dreams 
I miss you! There are several places in my life that are not the same since you aren’t here.
I miss you, Katie! I’ve known for awhile that we have several things in common– a love of tea; a love of England; a love of writing and reading; a love of knitting and more. Several times since you’ve left, I’ve caught myself wishing that we still had next-door proximity to one another. My heart has also been a little sad that I didn’t make time to make and nurture a deep connection with you. Know that you are always prayed for. I am blessed to call you friend. You’re a treasure!
*wipes a little tear away
what a cathartic list! Additionally, I miss chorizo and potato burritos from La Popular, the changing art in the Center for Contemporary Arts, and HEB.
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