Well my friends, up 'til now I had just assumed I would never see the day. There would be lots of talk but never would I have to actually come to terms with the fact that indeed, I AM leaving for Nepal. In two days, I will set off on an adventure that holds a lot of unknowns.
I have always looked upon this season of my life as my "freedom frolic" or "post-college grace period," where I would be a free little bird, that of which it has very much been. With that said, I am grateful, so very grateful for what this season has held & will continue to hold. I learned for the first time, probably ever, what it looks like to be still, to be obedient in understanding a quiet life. I spent hours with little kiddos that I adore & learned what it looks like to love beyond yourself by watching parents whom I respect, raise their children. I spent hours walking, talking, dancing, hiking, traveling & learning to love my friends in deeper, more intentional ways (also, turns out I have the world's greatest friends). I spent way too many hours in my car not knowing if it was going to sputter out or get me to where I needed to be. I laughed a lot. I went to home group every week, knowing that I would walk away with a more clear picture of who Jesus is because of the community & friendship that was built. I learned & am learning that falling in love is not just some cheesy Hollywood gimmick, turns out it's real too. So, there's that. For all of these reasons, I am thankful for a season of rest, a season to understand that it's okay to say "no" to some things & to leave room for interruptions. I am thankful that this all feels bigger than me, that I don't understand it all & never will. I am thankful.
So here I am, a little free bird, heading off to a place I have never been. I invite you to be with me in this, because Lord knows I don't know what I'm doing. I will covet your prayers & do my best to make you feel like you have a better understanding of what i'm doing while in Nepal & a better picture of what life is like somewhere other than the United States. It will be fun. I will be spending the first couple months here, http://www.mendieshaven.org/haven/Welcome.html & then well... stay tuned.
As for now, I don't know much other than I'm going. Oh, I also do know that I have a 12 hour layover in Hong Kong, so hopefully i'll eating some yummy dumplings or something.
Thanks for being a part of my life. I am thankful
talk to you on the other side.
peace, love & the Himalayas,
lauren
I have always looked upon this season of my life as my "freedom frolic" or "post-college grace period," where I would be a free little bird, that of which it has very much been. With that said, I am grateful, so very grateful for what this season has held & will continue to hold. I learned for the first time, probably ever, what it looks like to be still, to be obedient in understanding a quiet life. I spent hours with little kiddos that I adore & learned what it looks like to love beyond yourself by watching parents whom I respect, raise their children. I spent hours walking, talking, dancing, hiking, traveling & learning to love my friends in deeper, more intentional ways (also, turns out I have the world's greatest friends). I spent way too many hours in my car not knowing if it was going to sputter out or get me to where I needed to be. I laughed a lot. I went to home group every week, knowing that I would walk away with a more clear picture of who Jesus is because of the community & friendship that was built. I learned & am learning that falling in love is not just some cheesy Hollywood gimmick, turns out it's real too. So, there's that. For all of these reasons, I am thankful for a season of rest, a season to understand that it's okay to say "no" to some things & to leave room for interruptions. I am thankful that this all feels bigger than me, that I don't understand it all & never will. I am thankful.
So here I am, a little free bird, heading off to a place I have never been. I invite you to be with me in this, because Lord knows I don't know what I'm doing. I will covet your prayers & do my best to make you feel like you have a better understanding of what i'm doing while in Nepal & a better picture of what life is like somewhere other than the United States. It will be fun. I will be spending the first couple months here, http://www.mendieshaven.org/haven/Welcome.html & then well... stay tuned.
As for now, I don't know much other than I'm going. Oh, I also do know that I have a 12 hour layover in Hong Kong, so hopefully i'll eating some yummy dumplings or something.
Thanks for being a part of my life. I am thankful
talk to you on the other side.
peace, love & the Himalayas,
lauren
Bon Voyage! You are always in my prayers, thoughts, and heart. Have a fantastic adventure. OX :)
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