PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THIS BLOG IS NOT A REPRESENTATION OF MY HOST COUNTRY OR OF THE PEACE CORPS.
Initial apologies, I'm a total amateur at blogging but here it goes! At the beginning of January, I whined that I wasn't being given a "sufficient" winter to experience before heading down to Nicaragua's eternal summer... WELLP, I definitely spoke too soon! Boston has literally been pummeled with snow over the past month and it's taken a huge damper on the time outlines I had constructed in my head for my departure preparations. Talk about needing peace and a reality check! Things most definitely do not go according to plan! Nevertheless, I can't believe how quickly the time is flying by. For those who have known me, you've been aware that I have wanted to join the Peace Corps since I was 17. With this dream 6 years in the making, it is crazy that the time is already approaching to ship out! I've been having my slight panics about leaving but God was definitely gracious in trapping me in the city with some of the greatest friends over the past week. With the forced snow days and plethora of time for deep thought, I have realized how future-focused I am. I get waaaay too caught up in the thoughts about what could happen ahead rather than seeing what is happening now. Con.Vic.Ted! A little scripture chunk that I have been reading and re-reading is Philippians 4:6-7 "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Whew.. punches me in the gut every time. I'm hoping these next 19 days will take their time. I've got so many fun things coming up and don't really want to think about goodbyes just yet! And don't even get me started on packing... Here's a little outline to my Peace Corps process for those who are interested:
What a process, huh?! Be sure to check out the other pages on this blog by clicking the menu on the top lefthand corner of the screen.
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Matt
2/12/2015 10:44:05 am
I am so very proud of the woman you have become. You are such a wonderful example for young girls. You are fearless and your focus on serving God and your fellow man/woman is a remarkable trait that has followed you since I first met you as a young girl. I am so proud to know you Justine. Please be safe and know that you and all those that serve with you are in my nightly prayers.
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