Well, the trip is officially over and I’ve been back in America for about a week now.
I know. Crazy.
It went by SO fast.
But it was SO good.
I miss living in the Philippines a lot. I think about it every single day. My heart is 100% still there. I miss all my friends there and just the life we had. However, I am doing okay. I’m not in the “super sad crying all the time” mood I thought I would be in. I’m actually okay. I just miss it a lot. It is hard being home, but praise the Lord I’m not a horrible mess.
If you ask me how my trip went, my first response is going to be “Hard, but sooo good.” That’s the truth. & I would do it all over again.
When I try to tell about the trip specifically, it’s really hard to figure out where to start. Usually specific questions work best. It’s just so much that I could say, and I don’t know what parts to say or where to even begin.
BUT I would love to meet up & catch up. Pleaseeee text me and we can plan a day/time. If I haven’t reached out to you, don’t take it personally. I am still trying to adjust to living back in the States, but I do want to meet up even if I haven’t talked to you yet. So text me at 4043742344 and we will figure out what works best <3
I really miss my Filipino friends a lot so you have been warned, you will hear A LOT about them if we talk. I just love them so much.
I really really really miss the lifestyle/culture. It’s so free, so happy, so go with the flow. The people are so sweet (ohmygosh the people are my favorite part.) Everyone takes care of each other. You enjoy the little things. There is so much joy. So many smiles. Conversations. Love. And since being back in America- it’s just so different- literally from the second I stepped off the plane. There’s been a lot of culture differences I am trying to adjust back to, as you can imagine. The people are different, the joy, the things we have, it’s all so different. I would love to speak more on this topic in person, so I will try to remember to bring it up.
I am trying to figure out what’s next for me. Whether that be work, school, missions, or something else I am not sure yet. That is probably my biggest prayer request right now (along with the well being of my Filipino friends.) I know whatever the Lord has for me will be great.
Finally, THANK YOU to everyone single one of you who sponsored and supported me in this journey. I am sooo blessed and it was so selfless of you to support me. The Lord is so good. Just the fact that He even put me on this journey, trusting me with the Gospel and loving His people. Thank you again. I love you all SO much.
See you soon
Jess
