My last week has been amazing. It has also been so bittersweet that I don’t even know how to begin to explain it. One minute I’m completely okay, the next I can’t even put into words why I’ll be crying. I know this sounds crazy, but I think I’m beginning to adjust out of the old “normal” into the new. And this NEW, I’m in love with.
I moved into my new apartment just 2 days ago. I have my own space for the next couple months and as much as I enjoyed the other place, it’s nice to be able to go somewhere to rest and slowly adapt to my own place. As you may or may not know, once I get to Romania, I will have my own apartment until someone else from AIM comes long-term (or CGA). I have NEVER lived alone. I mean in college I had my own dorm room, but my best friend was next door, so it was practically as if we were roommates. In fact, we would even have sleepovers in each others’ rooms. To be honest, yet again, I love being independent, but hate being separated from people. I am an extreme extrovert. I crave being around people and it’s been hard adjusting. So it’s weird to say that I love it. Hmm, okay God…what are you saying in this?
The last couple days I’ve been really praying about why God has given me this place to rest and dwell for the next couple months. He has specifically said, “I want a place to live with you. I want to teach you more about my love apart from others, because they are a distraction to you. I want you to know unhindered love” Hmm, yeah, that sounds about right.
This next season of life, the one where I prepare to leave the country for 2+ years, is definitely one that is momentous. I am savoring the moments I do have, but inside of me I’m ready to get on over to Romania. I mean my heart longs for the day I move, as I know I’m going where I need to be as hard as it is.
Random note….But I’m also learning Romanian! It’s crazy that I used to know the Spanish language and every time I try to speak something in Spanish, Romanian is what comes out instead. One of my friends here in Madison is Romanian and he said he could tell I’m starting to understand Romanian (or at least try 🙂 ). I crave the language. I crave spending time studying and learning pronunciation. God is within the language somehow. I just want more and more Romanian!
If you want to get out of your comfort zone, I would suggest learning a different language! It’s awesome to develop skills you may use again!
In terms to support, I’m still at around 40%. 40% is an amazing number and I’m so excited to see how God multiplies it. He has called me, so therefore I know He’s going to do it! -Please be praying for continued patience as I wait to go to Romania!
Thanks everyone!
