We just had an Intercordia meeting last weekend in preparation for the summer. One of the activities we had to do was to make lists. Here's a couple of examples in no specific order.
what I think I will miss most:
1. friends and family
2. home food
3. predictability of a familiar schedule
4. my own church
5. conveniences like personal computer, cell phone
my biggest fears:
1. getting sick or hurt
2. homesick
3. people not liking me
4. not being able to adjust or adapt
5. not making a difference
I know that part of the experience is to be without those comforts and learning to adjust -- yet it's precisely those things that I fear. What if my stomach just can't handle the food there? What if my host family doesn't like me? I guess it's those things that you have to overcome. It would be pretty pointless if everything was easy and exactly the same as what I have here! It's scary yes, but I am still incredibly incredibly excited for my trip.
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i'm excited for your trip too!
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slash, i'm sure once you really dive into the trip, the lists you have will take a backseat.
i'm thinking of you! (:
thanks lorraine :D
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