As you might have guessed, I have been avoiding writing this blog like the plague. I haven't wanted to face the fact that this will be the last blog in Klaipeda before traveling. The idea of leaving the city, school, and people that I have grown to love has definitely been haunting me. But letting those thoughts control your mind does not let you enjoy the time that you are here, so I have been trying to enjoy every moment as it comes. The only reason I am not completely breaking down in tears now is because I am so looking forward to traveling. Maybe when I get home I will cry more.. sorry mom and dad.
Anyhow, April was a fantastic month. Every part of it was beautiful and fun. I mean minus actually doing the school work... but that's just kind of inevitable. :) I have gotten to know more people so much better and found an awesome group of people to invest in. Don't get me wrong. They have blessed me more than I can express that is for sure. I have been able to have glorious weekends with my roommates to hang out and explore the city as well as times to travel with friends to see the country. There have been many times that the weather has been completely glorious where we spend the whole day out in the sun reading and avoiding homework. :) But there have also been other "study days".. (my Taylor roommates know what that means.. lots of music, occasional facebook, food, and lots of laughter with a dash of studying on the side!)
Anyways, I can't express to you how blessed I am to have found the amazing friends that I love love love! I have learned so much through their friendship and will never forget the things we have had together. The times of distress, happiness, stress, exploration, etc.. all of which have shaped me into a more understanding, kind, and loving person. None of which I am great at, but I am improving that is for sure.
I am very excited to be coming home (AZ) and going back to Taylor to show my friends and family what I have learned and what people I have met. I will never forget the stories I have heard, the lives I have shared, the lessons I have learned, and the friendships I have gained. This will not be my last time in Lithuania or Eastern Europe and this will not be the last goodbye for these people. I know that God will help me meet them again. Our friendships will last longer than this semester that is for sure!
Now, here are some pictures for your enjoyment.. a summation of my last weeks. Keep me in your prayers... these goodbyes are not easy even though I seem ok, I am honestly torn up inside. Love you.. and I will see you soon! :)
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