Change is ALWAYS bittersweet. Even when you are overly eager to shake the dust off your feet and escape far, far away (like leaving Greenville) - you always leave a piece of you behind.
My first year in Seattle was not easy. But it was beautiful and worth it. I've had to say a lot of goodbyes in my life, but this time it's different because it's not permanent. I'm headed back to my hometown for the summer, perhaps my final summer spent in Medford, and then I'm off to France! I am so excited because I know God is calling me back to France. I have complete peace that He is leading me by the hand back to the land I love. But I will return in January to Seattle. I hope it will be like pressing the pause button, and that when I come back everything will resume just as I left it. But I'm not that naïve. I know I will sort of have to start anew. But that's okay, that's the essence of life.
I am so thankful for the family God placed me in this year. My community group was home in a strange place. Mars Hill is so dear to my heart, and I cannot wait to return next winter and pick up where I left off.
But for now, I will have the time of my life counseling kids at Camp Bradley, spending endless nights with my best friends, and enjoying the Rogue Valley for all its worth.
Then, I'm off again to pursue my French dreams. I only want two things out of this trip: 1) to become fluent in French, and 2) to tell French people about Jesus.
Easier said than done.
For now, here's a pic from last weekend. A couple from my church family got married, and it was a beautiful sight to behold.
What an honor to play at such a lovely wedding.
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