16 days. In 16 days I leave America, I leave the things I have known and have sought comfort in. Everyone asks me how I am feeling about leaving. There is honestly no real answer to that question that makes sense. I am sad to leave my family and friends, nervous about what this next year will looks like, and excited to see God move all wrapped up in one.
To my family, I will miss the annoying family moments and the joy that we share. I am constantly reminded that actually liking each other and wanting to spend time together is not normal for a lot of people. My heart hurts for the moments I know I will be missing.
To Bella, Cam, Sophie, Elijah, Sebastian and Oliver. Man, I love you. I will miss the new things that you learn and grown into this year, I will ache for your love and to see you running to hug me whenever we see each other.
To my sisters, through the years we have fought and man are we all different. I wouldn’t change it for anything. I am blessed to have you in my life and to have you praying for me. I will miss the laughter and love we share.
To my parents, life is not always easy raising girls and especially not me. Thank you. Thank you for loving me and for giving me to God. I know these last couple of months have been hard and it will not get easier over the next year but thank you for showing me your faith in this process. I love you.
To all of my grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins. You will be missed. If we’ve learned anything over the last year it is that time is ever fleeting. Each minute we have we will never get back. I love the time that we always share together and for the joy we share.
To my friends, well your basically all family. I hope that you all know that I will miss the sweet times we get to spend together. For the long talks, coffee, good food and laughter. Thank you for allowing me into your life, for allowing me to love you and to get some love back. Thank you for letting me be an adopted aunt. For trusting me with your precious children.
I hope over this next year you can witness God doing big things. And that you see the world in a different light.
Love, Jenna <3
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