I am sitting in my classroom contemplating on the last 2 and a half months. I can't believe that next Wednesday will mark my 3rd month here. It still seems like last week that I was stepping off the plane and this adventure began.
By no means has all of it been easy. I miss home like crazy, I want nothing more than to see my parents, my brother, my friends, and people from my church. I have dreams all the time about going back home to visit and in the dreams I see random people that I have thought of during the previous day. Sometimes, when I have a spare moment, I'll go to firstcoastnews.com just to see what's going on in Jax. It's funny that a city that I didn't really appreciate so much before I left has now become one of my favorite cities on my own personal top ten list!
So what have I learned so far being here? Besides the general courtesies of being a guest in a different culture, I would definitely say TRUST. There is NO way on earth I could've done this without the complete hope and trust that my Heavenly Father would provide for me. I'm not saying I've completely grasped this lesson. There are several days when I go about freaking that I won't have enough money for groceries next week but then I'm reminded of the verse in Matthew that says (and this is roughly translated by Allison!) If He provides for the birds, He provides for me!
My German is improving and I will start classes in about 2 weeks. I ordered pizza in German over the phone the other night and now when I go into Basel and speak to people at shops I am answered in German and not English! Don't get me wrong--I can't wait to go to a restaurant when I get home in a few months and hear English spoken by the server!!
I miss you all. I know that there are a lot of you who read my blog and I don't even know it. It means the world to me b/c this has been something really great for me to do over here. I know you guys enjoy the pictures b/c I've read in emails that it makes you feel like you are right there w/me. I wish you were!!
Must wrap this entry up b/c I need to go get my kids from Music class. You are all loved by me and I miss you guys SO much!! Hugs, Allison
P.S. If anyone is interested in cheap(er) flights to Europe check out kayak.com or cheaptickets.com and get on a plane to Germany ;)
Thursday, October 26, 2006
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Hey my dear sweet friend,
I have so enjoyed keeping up with you while you are away....i love you dearly and pray for you all the time...your latest entry so blesses my heart as I hear how God is using you and I am touched! What a testimony it is to me today to hear you talk about God's provision....and not merely in the finances but in His plan for our lives...Thank you for blessing me. Know that I am praying and reading your blog.
i love you,
Gena
You will know you are truly home when you start showing the new teachers around next fall...I envy the beginning of the "settling down" phase in this transition. It's a beautiful time full of wonder and peace. I pray it will never leave you! Blessings!!!
Emily (NICS Home Office)
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