I guess the reality of being gone is starting to sink in. Along with that though comes the reality of being away from family and friends. That transition is something that will be a longer one. We are getting used to the fact that we can’t just go over and see anyone, or just call someone up. To some extent it seems like we are just gone short term and we’ll be back soon, but in our heads we know better. We do miss you all, but also understand that it’s the reality of what we are doing. The new friends we have already made have been great, we have connected very well, and now it seems like we have been long time friends. But here too, we soon have to say goodbye, and once again struggle with the reality of this trip. Dealing with this constant uprooting will probably be one of the hardest things we will have to face. But we would still rather have\make good friends even for a time, than to be alone by ourselves. I guess that line that says “It’s better to have loved and lost (or separated from) than to not have loved at all” holds true. Every time we open up to someone else there is the opportunity that we get hurt from that friendship, either through being separated from each other, or by us hurting each other. This risk is one that must be taken however to experience life to the fullest. We thank God for the times we have had together, and look forward to more in the future. We also understand that having great friends isn’t everything in this life. We (everyone) are called to a higher purpose.
Philippians 3:14 - I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus
We hope that is what we are doing, trying to build treasures in heaven where they cannot be taken from us. Matthew 6:19,20 and also 21 for where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
C
2 comments:
Friendship is often bittersweet. I often have problems with what I call a 'passing' friendship. I've had several people tell me that certain friendships are only for a time or stage in life, and trying to hold on to them does no good. But to me, if a thing's good, I want to keep it! It's kind of like travelling friendships - the uprooted feeling is somewhat there as well. I pray that you'll have fond memories of times gone by while looking forward to new faces and times ahead.
Thanks for posting your blog address on you facebook site. It is great to be invited to 'travel' with you on this crazy adventure you have embarked on.
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