Whirlwind. That’s
the word I would use to sum up this semester.
I’ve been home
for over a week now and have attempted to sort out my head…which has been hard
to do between Christmas, seeing people, and finishing one more essay (ugh).
The last time I
was home, I was filled with thoughts of adventure, nervousness, excitement and
curiosity of what this semester would bring. It’s strange to be back, and it
all kind of feels like a dream.
But I think I
learned some really big things that I learned this semester:
1.
Dreams
come true can be harder than you think they will be, but that doesn’t make them
less great.
2.
Distance
can never stop a parent’s love and support.
3.
There
are some truly incredible people in the world. From Jacksonville to DC to
London – I am so blessed by the people in my life.
4.
Even
if it’s when I was scared of the dark as a child, or because I was an ocean
away from my homes, God has always provided for, loved, and protected me.
Lots of things
are different and I know I’ll continue to see that when I get back to GW next week. But I
feel different too – braver, more independent, more aware of the blessings in
life …more ready to face these “Grown Up” things that keep happening.
So ya. A
whirlwind – of adventures, of lengthy emails home, of long walks in a beautiful
city, of being in new cultures, of dancing, of independence, faith, schoolwork,
and of course - karaoke with my dear Alex.
Thank you to
everyone who read this blog. It’s been quite a ride.
