Lately, all of us at ComLife have been spending a lot of time discussing how our relationships are going within the program. The realization that we are already half way through the first program has spurred us on to evaluating wether or not we are effectively taking advantage of all that community has to offer.
There has been a general consensus that although we have come a long way, we can still go a lot deeper. Even within the context of a program based on community and living life together, we still manage to guard ourselves to some degree. We still find ways to escape when things get hard. We find ways to avoid going below the surface to what is really going on in our hearts. That takes a lot of risk, knowing that what’s in there isn’t always pretty, and not knowing how people will respond if they really know you.
I would venture to say that many of us never even confront ourselves on that level, much less eachother.
We’ve recognized this deficiency in our relationships, and we’ve talked about it, but moving into action is a much bigger thing. In an attempt to push beyond the comfortable place we have landed, we decided to draw names and write a blog about how we see that person. So here is how I see Teresa Tucker.
Teresa Tucker
The first thing that stands out to me about Teresa is her stunning eyes and strong jawline. That may sound like a strange thing to say, but it gives her this classy, sophisticated presense that exuded confindence and demands respect.
She may laugh when she reads this because I don’t think she sees herself that way. In fact, I don’t think she realizes at all strong she is and the influence she has. Teresa knows how to get things done, how to take charge and make things happen, but there’s not one bit of arrogance in her character.
I have seen Teresa really come into her own identity over the last few months. I have the amazing priveledge of meeting with Teresa one-o-one, and journeying through this experience with her. I’ve seen her grow from being affraid of the kitchen to cooking amazing Jamaican meals for the whole “family”. I’ve see her go from passive observer to a woman who confidently stands before the group sharing her passion for prayer and inspiring the group to get personal and pray for each other.
I am very grateful for having the opportunity to see Teresa discover her strengths and her calling, and take steps toward growing into them. I feel like I’ve witnessed her transition into adulthood and independance, and I’m very proud of how she has handled the process. I am very confident in her, and excited to see where she goes from here.
Thanks Teresa for sharing your life with us, and letting us be a part of this journey.
