With five weeks left in the semester, I think it's only natural that home comes to mind more often. It's a place and an idea that is becoming fresher in my mind. It's a place that I am becoming more anxious to be back in. The other night, I came to the conclusion that I am content with my abroad experience- that I could hop on a plane home the next day and be okay. I didn't say this out of homesickness or unhappiness. Like I said, I think it's only natural that feelings like these would start to arise, as I begin to see a definite end to my time in Europe.
But when these thoughts surfaced, I was quick to tell myself that I didn't want such ideas to reflect in the time I do have left. There are so many new and exciting things in store and they deserve equal energy as did everything that has happened in the past two months.
I was encouraged by these words via email this morning, and they are words I would like to hold close to my heart, as I have with "Go live your life."
"Hey guess what? You woke up this morning and you're in Europe. You only have five weeks left though, so take advantage of today...You'll have plenty of time to enjoy Clemson and Maryland, but the chances of you returning to your current situation are slim. So enjoy it...And don't forget to spend time with the one who allows you to experience this, and who has blessed you so much. You're there for a reason."
I should not, and will not, ever be "content" with my abroad experience until I board that plane back home. That day, is not today, so I keep going and keep enjoying.
3 comments:
ah kelly this is exactly what missy and i have been talking about!
i absolutely love this post. so perfect!
so, I am supposed to be reading 70 pages out of the most boring text book ever right now, but I thought of you and wanted to read about your life. This was so much better then the 70 pages. I really liked this. I love you and miss you.
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