Before coming back to America for the summer I thought a lot about what my expectations should be. I considered what parts of readjustment would be easy and what would be difficult. I thought about how sweet it would be to hold my niece again, to hug my friends, but also about how it might be awkward seeing some people who I had had minimal interaction with during the year. It's true a lot happens when you're living overseas, but what I think we overlook sometimes is how much is really happening here on the day-to-day home-front.
As summer is drawing to a close, I'm glad it's tough to say good-bye. It means that by Papa's grace I still have relationships with people in America. It does make it bitter sweet though. I truly appreciate the time I have had to meet with folks, to share stories, to listen to stories and to marvel about the incredible nature of Papa. Feeling blessed.
Now I'm beginning my final weeks in America for the year. I look into the future and I can easily start to stress about all the work that comes August 19th and the weeks following. For now, though, I'm just going to sit and appreciate all the friendships Papa has brought into my life with people who challenge me to grow, ask difficult questions, care about how I'm doing and who love Him. I thank him for the people He's been placing along the journey who have, whether they realized it or not, been used to teach me and grow me. Thank you all for an incredible summer. My love tank is feeling full!
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Lora
