Lonely Toothbrush

I have a very lonely toothbrush! Ever since Sunday afternoon, it's just been sitting there alone, only getting out two or three times a day. Joe went backpacking / camping by himself (special thanks to the Cavins who let him borrow their gear!). He left Sunday night and planned to return during the day Wednesday. And he took his toothbrush.


He (Joe, not my toothbrush) was definitely a loner in high school and even college. He enjoyed spending time by himself in general, but especially to reflect / pray / listen. He now gets away for a couple of hours every week, but it's been over two years since the last time he went away by himself, and he felt like it was time. Sunday night Joe called from a pay phone to let me know that he didn't have cell phone service, but he made it there safely. He called again Monday mid-morning (using a generous someone's working cell phone) to let me know that he'd be coming home a day early! This happened two years ago, too. Though he needs time to himself, he now also needs time with others. :) Even though it's been good to spend some time hanging out with some cool ladies, I'm excited he'll be home today! Little toothbrush, there is an end in sight!