As I’m preparing to go home, I am filled with a very difficult mix of emotions. I am so happy and grateful for the time I’ve had here, but it hurts my heart to leave.
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It’s Hard to Say Goodbye
Posted: 8th August 2011 by Sarah in UncategorizedTags: heart, hurt, leaving, relationships, village
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Beloved
Posted: 6th August 2011 by Sarah in UncategorizedTags: beloved, blessed, change, learning, sing, tree
Today I was going to write about the gift God gave me Thursday of being able to play softball and how much joy that gave me, but God seems to have other plans. Today, you will actually be able to read part of my own personal journalings in my Moleskine.
Beginning Debrief
Posted: 4th August 2011 by Sarah in UncategorizedTags: debrief, future, reflection, roommate, travel
So much has been happening lately. Sorry I haven’t been updating regularly. It’s hard to find the time to sit down and blog.
Long Weekend
Posted: 26th July 2011 by Sarah in UncategorizedTags: baptism, horses, mountains, weekend
Monday was Remembrance Day, similar to Memorial Day in the states, so we had the day off of work! My weekend was pretty jam packed with all kinds of fun things.
Today I was about to head off to work when a van pulled up in my driveway. It was the Discovery group looking to see if my roommate was planning on going to Kainantu with them.
Here are some brief highlights of my week: - eating puk puk (crocodile) - spending time at the barn
Whoops.
Posted: 11th July 2011 by Sarah in UncategorizedTags: books, games, guitar, reading, worship
So it’s been about a week since I last updated. My bad. Things here have been going along in what is now the new norm. I’ve been working and reading a ton. I’m reading The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People for my practicum and after that
Weekend and Holiday
Posted: 5th July 2011 by Sarah in UncategorizedTags: apology, earthquake, fireworks, independence day
So Saturday, instead of going riding, I went to Ukarumpa village again because the former rascals or criminals were putting on a formal apology. Many of them came to Christ this past Easter and they have been making amends ever since.
Okay, so it’s been a few days since my last post, so here’s my week in a nutshell. I got introduced to the Pony Club here and got to ride a bit Thursday. I’ll be going out tomorrow morning for a few hours and I’m pretty excited. It makes me feel more at home
This weekend was a mixture of full and relaxing. Friday night my roommates and I went and had dinner and watched a movie with the few remaining members of the Discovery program who haven’t gone to other villages. It was a “special occasion” so we all wore ties. It’s the little things in life that [...]