One of the things that really isn't fun about living overseas in a transient community is the frequency with which the word 'goodbye' must be used... Those of us over here had to say farewell to a dear brother over the weekend, and it has thrown more than one of us for six. Each new loss, though painful in its own right, often reminds me of the others who I've had to see off from this place.
The cool upside of all of this is that I have been able to meet so many people that have been such blessings in my life, even if the time span has only been a few short days. Here are some stories of awesome people I've said farewell to... Believe me, this isn't all, just a few...
Cori (Canada): Who I lived with for a year. This was my first venture overseas, and this was her first venture of teaching, so we helped each other lots in different ways.
Hannah (Korea): another roomate in my first year here.
The Nash Family (USA): Jesse taught at school and enriched our spiritual life even with 'How are you going' conversations. Rhonda came into school every so often but mostly was kept busy looking after the kidletts.
Debbie (Australia): was my 'other mother' for the time she was here, giving me hugs and making sure I was looking after myself.
Bryan (USA): Our recently US-bound mate, who was a breath of wisdom and fresh air.
Mark and AC (USA): Who we met in the Bandabarns. The mission organisation they work for is amazing, the way that God is working is powerful!!!! (www.fifty4one.com)
Jeni, India and Pete: The Oasis 3 who kept us smiling and have stayed in our hearts though they are far far far away!
Maija: Who came to Grace on a practicum for teaching... And then got a job in Cambodia... A sister indeed!
Goodbyes suck, but future hello's in heaven are going to be so cool, so worth the wait!
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Monday, November 1, 2010
Seems like '_ _ _ _ _ _ _'_' such a hard word to say...
One of the things that really isn't fun about living overseas in a transient community is the frequency with which the word 'goodbye' must be used... Those of us over here had to say farewell to a dear brother over the weekend, and it has thrown more than one of us for six. Each new loss, though painful in its own right, often reminds me of the others who I've had to see off from this place.
The cool upside of all of this is that I have been able to meet so many people that have been such blessings in my life, even if the time span has only been a few short days. Here are some stories of awesome people I've said farewell to... Believe me, this isn't all, just a few...
Cori (Canada): Who I lived with for a year. This was my first venture overseas, and this was her first venture of teaching, so we helped each other lots in different ways.
Hannah (Korea): another roomate in my first year here.
The Nash Family (USA): Jesse taught at school and enriched our spiritual life even with 'How are you going' conversations. Rhonda came into school every so often but mostly was kept busy looking after the kidletts.
Debbie (Australia): was my 'other mother' for the time she was here, giving me hugs and making sure I was looking after myself.
Bryan (USA): Our recently US-bound mate, who was a breath of wisdom and fresh air.
Mark and AC (USA): Who we met in the Bandabarns. The mission organisation they work for is amazing, the way that God is working is powerful!!!! (www.fifty4one.com)
Jeni, India and Pete: The Oasis 3 who kept us smiling and have stayed in our hearts though they are far far far away!
Maija: Who came to Grace on a practicum for teaching... And then got a job in Cambodia... A sister indeed!
Goodbyes suck, but future hello's in heaven are going to be so cool, so worth the wait!
The cool upside of all of this is that I have been able to meet so many people that have been such blessings in my life, even if the time span has only been a few short days. Here are some stories of awesome people I've said farewell to... Believe me, this isn't all, just a few...
Cori (Canada): Who I lived with for a year. This was my first venture overseas, and this was her first venture of teaching, so we helped each other lots in different ways.
Hannah (Korea): another roomate in my first year here.
The Nash Family (USA): Jesse taught at school and enriched our spiritual life even with 'How are you going' conversations. Rhonda came into school every so often but mostly was kept busy looking after the kidletts.
Debbie (Australia): was my 'other mother' for the time she was here, giving me hugs and making sure I was looking after myself.
Bryan (USA): Our recently US-bound mate, who was a breath of wisdom and fresh air.
Mark and AC (USA): Who we met in the Bandabarns. The mission organisation they work for is amazing, the way that God is working is powerful!!!! (www.fifty4one.com)
Jeni, India and Pete: The Oasis 3 who kept us smiling and have stayed in our hearts though they are far far far away!
Maija: Who came to Grace on a practicum for teaching... And then got a job in Cambodia... A sister indeed!
Goodbyes suck, but future hello's in heaven are going to be so cool, so worth the wait!
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