relief

finally everyone knows that i returning to the US. well i at least i think everyone knows :) and i am breathing a huge sigh of relief. i've had to wait over 8 months before i could finally announce my plans.

i do not like keeping things hidden, quiet or secret. i am bad at it. mostly because i can't tell a lie. all someone needs to do is ask me the right question and the answer is on my face before i even open my mouth. although living in england has taught me a few things.

i have learned that it is ok to give a vague answer- usually because its more than sufficient. i have learned that people really don't want to know your entire life story in five minutes. i have learned that the weather is always a safe topic :) and after almost 7 years of living here i have learned real friendships are for life and difficult circumstances only highlight the real ones.

so it has been with very mixed emotions that i've begun packing. surviving off of grilled cheese and coffee at the moment :) but so thankful for friends, for the time spent living overseas and for God's constant care and provision!