Well, let's start out by saying that this distance thing, although it has been incredible, also majorly sucks. I miss you all and my heart is definitely crying out about it. Anyhow, I wish I could express to you in words how much God has changed me while I have been here. But I cannot. You will just have to see when I get back. God has completely changed my desires from more earthy ones to heavenly ones. I mean of course I am still sinning and such, but some little things I notice about myself are different. (Again, you will see)
Monday, I have a paper due about my semester and what I've learned and how I have changed, so I guess I am just starting to reflect on it early. I love the people here so much. I have made a home for myself. A place where I can feel safe, comforted, people who miss me when I leave, people I miss when I go away, etc. Distance is a curse. It keeps people who love each other a part for long periods of time. It makes communication with those you love nearly impossible It causes friendships to dwindle. It's horrible. And yet, God meets you in the distance. When you walk away from all you know, he's there waiting with open arms. He takes distance and makes it all worth it. He takes separation and makes it beautiful and glorious. He takes the yearning of not being with a loved one and changes you through it. He's so good Court! So, I'm not sure if that was encouraging at all, but it is to me.. so take it or leave it. Just don't let this separation a waste. Use it to feel God better and to hear him more clearly! Ok, I'm done preaching at you. I apologize for doing that...
Anyhow, three weekends ago, I went to my friend Nora's house in Latvia, which was incredible. She lives with her 2 sisters in an apartment and we got to see all around her town and her family. It was an honor to see her life like that. She's completely beautiful. I mean the type of woman you see and just leave her presence blessed every time. So, the weekend was great of course. Then, two weekends ago, I went to Germany to hang with my parents. We were in the countryside for the weekend just exploring and having fun with one another. It was relaxing to be with them again. We saw Munich and Frankfurt, which was great. Gorgeous cities. Then, this last weekend, I was in Estonia and Latvia with the study abroad group. (all of them) :) it was fun.. exploring old town Tallinn and Riga and taking plenty of pictures along the way. It was our last trip as a whole group. (SAD DAY!) They are wonderful. I have learned a lot by being with them and growing with them here. My favorite part was when we rented bikes in Tallinn and rode around for 2 hours. It was a gorgeous day and we had such fun seeing new sights and being outside.
Only 7 more days of classes, 4 days of finals, and 2 weekends left over for me here.... I'm already mourning the loss of the life I have here. I'm trying to live every moment the best I can to come back with the best memories and no regrets!
Prayers would be appreciated....
Miss you all
LOVE YOU
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