Throw a little color on it

Earlier, in the heat of the day, some us were practicing what is becoming more normal - sitting on the front porch. It is in this ever-forming routine that we sit and wait until the two kids next door come by, curious to know what we're doing. Over the previous days, we would need to be quick in forming fun games and conversations with the kids but today, we got a break - sidewalk chalk.

On the one piece of land connecting the properties together on the block, the sidewalk is quickly becoming the place to gather, not just when we're overflowing from the porch, but it is also where many neighbors are seen smoking a cigarette, talking with friends and family, and running around playing games. So with the popular and colorful chalk today, some nostalgic games were formed - hopscotch, tic-tac-toe, and sidewalk art.

It was amazing in the few hours we spent this afternoon. What was once the place where people walked and gathered, now transformed into a place where laughter and creativity was developed. What was once a drab, yellow piece of concrete became a colorful piece of community. Praise God that a little creativity and small piece of chalk can bring such big smiles to the children of the street.

Check out this video of Nick doing hopscotch for the first time!!