Eccomi (pronounced "echo me") is the Italian phrase for "Here I am"
I made the initial mistake of asking my 18 year old brother what I should name this blog. His suggestion? Houston, We Have a Blogrem...
While I have to give him credit for the pun, it sadly didn't stick. I wanted a name that would sum up the wonder, the excitement, the 'unknown' that this next year would bring me. Over and over in prayer, Eccomi kept coming to the top of the list.
I shouldn't be surprised that a word in a foreign language fills this need. While Spanish is the language I will use most often in my work, I have had a fair amount of Italian influence throughout my college years and Aramaic (the language of Jesus) has also played a part. There is simply something about words in other languages that speak to me most clearly during this season of my life.
Attraversiamo = We cross over (Italian)
Andiamo = We go (Italian)
Adelante = Forward (Spanish)
Talitha Koum = Little girl, I say to you, arise (Aramaic)
Despite the plethora of languages, all of these words have a common thread. They call me to move forward. They all are action oriented, verbs, indicative of commands and dreams and the notion that in order to be something, I have to move somewhere. This is not a bad thing! Frankly, these words will always be centered in my heart and I know that they will continue to propel my forward. Yet, in this season of movement, I know I am also being gently reminded to
live in the moment and trust the present.
As I prepare to complete my move to Houston, TX, I am acutely aware of my need to let God meet me here. Be it through the five other casamates with whom I will live, my coworkers at the International YMCA, my clients looking to seek asylum, the baristas who will keep me caffeinated, or any of the people/places I'm sure to encounter, one thing is for certain. I am here.
As I think ahead to the weeks and months to come, I want to remember where I am in this moment, at this time, with these people. I want to live into the commitments that I have right now, trusting my God and my rebel heart to guide me. So, even on this journey, every step, every day, where am I? Right here.
Eccomi.
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