Welp... 3 days left and I think that I am going to go CRAZY!!!!!!! AHHHH!!! We have packed a lot of stuff and that's good... I was really emotional in church this morning... basically because I feel like everybody thinks that they will never see me again!! I'm like, "I'M ONLY GONE FOR A LITTLE WHILE!!!" I am really glad that my best friend Ryan came over to my house today, I really needed some encouragement and I also needed to see him!! (for those of you who don't know, he lives in Bloomington, IL. kinda far....) I was also sad because there are too many "lasts" lately... like: my last school day, my last time being with my friends, my last church service etc. It kinda goes back to the "I'm only gone for a little while" thing... does it make sense for me to feel safe while going to Rwanda with my whole family, and still feel lonely?? That's how I am feeling right now, lonely... but I don't really know why! I have an idea though, that is that even though my parents and siblings are going with me, I won't have anyone else that's close to me, close to me!! It is a terrible feeling... I know that I am very excited to grow closer to new people, while I am there, but I also know that I will miss the feeling of home that I get from my best friends... I think it is rather ironic that the sermon in church today was about lonliness, and what a key aspect of getting out of it, was reaching out to people. So right now, I am reaching out to you, I would like to ask you to comment me. Just a little "hi there and hello" or "I'm thinking of you" would be wonderful.
May Christ be with you always,
~*YAmber LynnY*~
2 comments:
Hey, daddy here...I am so sorry to hear you are feeling lonely. I feel close to you and I'm going with you! I know I am not 14, and I am your dad, but I'll be there to hold you when your lonely, look you in the eyes and tell you that you are B-E-A Utiful! I am soooooo proud of your amazing attitude to serve others in an unknown country and culture. You are every daddy's dream daughter.
Love, Dad
Hi Amber,
What an adventure you are facing! If you feel discouraged, this is one of my favorite verses:
'So do not fear for I am with you; do not be dismayed, I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.' Isaiah 41:10
Your heart is so in tune with God's, I know you will accomplish great things in Rwanda!
I'm praying for you!
Blessings,
Pam
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