It is good to be home. Thank you so much for your prayers. On the plane ride home up to even today I have felt so much peace in my heart. It has been great to enjoy some of life’s pleasures again that I have gone without for the past year. I have enjoyed walking bare foot on the carpet in my parent’s house, going for runs and bike rides on the farm (my parents own a large dairy farm), being able to sleep solidly till 10am, stuffing my face with food all day long (I think I have gained 5 pounds already), finding peace and quite whenever I want, driving with the music pumping, putting new/different clean clothes on everyday, and using bathrooms that are indoors with strong shower pressure and sturdy toilet flushing capacity.
I am not experiencing counter-culture shock. Which I wonder is good or not? Maybe it will hit me later. I just have been enjoying reconnecting with family and friends. My little niece, Johanna, was 2 months old when I left and now she is walking, grabbing and slobbering over everything in sight. She is so cute and the happiest baby I have ever known. She constantly giggles and smiles. I went backpacking with my friends over Labor Day weekend on South Manituo Island and enjoyed Michigan’s beautiful scenery with prefect weather. The only unfortunate thing is that my dog, Snoopy, died while I was gone and I miss his affectionate greetings.
For now I am resting and reconnecting. I know many want to know what my future holds but right now I am just taking it one day at a time – although I am exploring prospects. (I will keep you updated) This was amazing year of adventure, growth, and Kingdom reality –but in a lot ways I am just beginning to come awake and alive to my life on this world and plan to keep pursuing that deep groaning for more out of life.
If anyone would like to talk or meet up, or has questions or prayer concerns feel free to email me at [email protected]. I would love to talk with you.
