Missing Home

I've been in this beautiful country for two weeks now...It really feels like I've been here forever but maybe thats because I've adapted to the culture and life-changes very well. I do miss home but I really try not to think about it. If my mind wanders to my parents or my siblings...or even my adorable nephew, I try to think of something else right away, not because I don't want to think about them, but because if I do, it may be unbearable to stay here for the nine months I've committed to.
This week has been alot of preparation for the school year. School begins on Monday and I know that once its underway, I'll have little time to think or wonder about whats going on back home. Don't get me wrong, I love it here and I know what amazing things God will do through my hands but this year was a great sacrifice for me and something is only a sacrifice it its difficult to give up. Right now I'm feeling the difficulty of giving up my family and dear friends at home....But that's why God gives grace, so we can do the things He has called us to do. When they're inconvenient. And sacrificial. And sometimes crazy. He will never give us more than we can handle. He hasn't given ME more than I can handle. I'm excited for the days ahead when I get to meet the seventy beautiful students that will be like my little siblings for the next year.
I thank God for this opportunity because I know, afterwards, my life will never be the same(and I'll have some great stories to tell!)
Pray for me, please. As I said, its not easy being away from my family. Miss you guys<3
Psalm 23:1 "The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not be in want."