Log trucks and porta-pottys

Many changes are happening in our neighborhood. The local grocery store is busy every day of the week, more vehicles traveling the streets, more people walking their dogs, more new neighbors. I remind myself change can be a good thing. We knew change was coming because the first sign of new construction is when a truck delivers the porta-pottys. Funny how I always notice the porta-pottys sitting alongside the construction area. Not sure what makes my eyes direct that way each time. Maybe it's the bright blue or maybe because they always seem to be leaning and I worry about whoever goes inside. :-) Our little part of the county is changing big time. Roads are being extended beyond their current path. Log trucks filled with trees that have been cut down to make way for the new roads slowly creep along the street in front of our home. Those trucks seem to moan with each load. Wonder the age of those cut trees? Do the rings truly show the age of a tree? My husband worries about the animals who have lost their environment due to the clearing of the forest. Even the sounds in the neighborhood are different. Where the sound was once quiet now there are saws, bulldozers, clearing equipment and log trucks. More homes being built. More people moving into this neighborhood. How will the new neighbors be greeted? With friendliness? Will they be ignored just because they are new? I hope not. We were once the new people in the area and were welcomed with genuine friendliness. Change in the neighborhood brings more opportunity to show God's love. Extend a hand to a stranger, give a smile and a "Welcome", share some local activities with the new folks and yes, pray for them. Change can be a good thing even if it involves log trucks and porta-pottys. :-) Has your neighborhood experienced changes? How have the people dealt with those changes? Look around your area and see how you can show God's love to others. Blessings and giggles, Mimi