Wednesday, November 11
Too Much?
Today was a depressing day. After Bailey left, I just kept on dwelling on the little time I have left here. I can't help but think that I didn't really think the whole study abroad thing through. Don't get me wrong, it's great. But how did I think it would be a good thing to get attached to a place so far away? I am falling in love with Scotland. And the people that I have met and gotten to know here. I came expecting tartan and Gerard Butler and bagpipes. But I got so much more. I got tea with milk and Hobnobs and Digestives. 3:11 Bible study and afternoon talks at Phil and Ros'. There is Mari and Rebekka and Ashten and Colin. Kendra, Julia, Aaron, Cath, Fraser, and so many more. There is constant cold, talks in pubs, and tea in kitchens. Stressful essays balanced out by lots of laughter. I love home. And I love slo. And friends from back home reading this, there is NO WAY you could be replaced. But I am growing to love Scotland. It's a good thing most days, but right now it just feels like a little too much to handle.
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I am so glad that God is working in this season of your life and you are loving it there! It is really an answer to prayer that you are comfortable there are being blessed by the experience. Of course we all want you home, now. But God will use your time there, the transition to here, and your time here for his glory and that is always awesome! New verse we read in b-stud today... John 16:33... it might help. But I understand the heartache associated with it. I get it with Haiti and with Tahoe. Know that we love you and I'll be praying for you! And I am so glad you love it over there as hard as it might be to think of leaving it. Imagine being homesick the whole time... much worse. God is using you and it is amazing to hear about it! I LOVE YOU!!!
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