Home.
It’s an interesting concept.
As I look forward to returning home in just 13 short, short days, I can’t help but think of all the places I’ve made my home temporarily. Traveling to all of these countries has been an incredible experience, and the people I’ve met along the way have given me “homes” all around the world.
Home is where the heart is.
Well, my heart is officially spread out all over the world, and the idea that I have family in over 10 countries just fills me with joy.
After 322 days away, I’m excited to be back in Sweet Home Alabama and spend time with all of my friends and family!
I’m gonna be completely honest and say that I’m not sure how I will react being back home. I have been living in constant community, eating foods I normally don’t, talking to strangers, attempting to converse with people through charades and laughter, using foreign currencies, avoiding tap water, not throwing toilet paper in the toilet, etc.
I’m a pretty adaptable person, so the beginning of each month excited me with the thought of getting settled in somewhere new and learning the do’s and don’t’s of the area. So, coming back home I may or may not remember what’s normal and/or I might just miss things that weren’t normal in one of my many homes from the last year.
All the advice I can really give is to just bear with me and extend grace upon grace.
And while I absolutely adore my home in Alabama, I know the Lord is continuing to tell me to go.
“Go where?” you might ask?!
Well, I would like to share with y’all what the Lord has called me to for the next chapter of this beautiful life He has planned for me.
I’M GOING BACK TO GREECE!
That’s right! The Lord revealed to me in Month 3 that He had given me a passion for refugees.
If you don’t remember, Greece wasn’t initially on my route. My team was scheduled to go to Bulgaria for the month of October, but the Lord had other plans. Quite frankly, when they told us we had a route change and were going to work at a refugee camp, I wasn’t sure exactly what a refugee was…
The Lord is so cool.
I fell in love with that camp and the people in it. I fell in love with the idea that they are seeking refuge and that I have the honor and privilege of playing a minor part in that journey. It is my dream to see a better future for each and every refugee that steps foot into a refugee camp.
I am planning on returning to camp for three months (September-November) and using that time to continue praying about the plans the Lord has for me with the crisis as well as doing research to have a better grasp on how I can best carry out the dreams the Lord has given me!
I cannot wait to continue sharing with y’all what the Lord is doing in my life and those around me! Thanks to each and every one of you for your continuous support and prayers! This is seriously something I could never have done without y’all!
I return home soon and would love to share what the Lord taught me these past 11 months and all I got to experience!
