sometimes my life sounds so very romantic (strictly speaking in terms of the Anne of Green Gables definition of that word).  yesterday we packed sleeping bags, sweatshirts, and food, and drove off to a distant town on the Bodensee.  if only i had known that the small “walk” to get to our final destination would… Continue reading a european adventure

nine days.  strange to think that i arrived here almost one year ago.  it was hot then too, although i wasn’t prepared for warm weather since september 19th at home is a bit cooler than here on the Bodensee.  i’ve started packing again.  this packing is different.  it’s exciting — i’m moving on again — but it’s… Continue reading packing

two weeks.  fourteen days.  thirteen sleeps. ladies and gentlemen, the countdown has begun.

two and a half weeks left. that’s always in the back of my head.  generally this is a reason for rejoicing but at the same time reason for me to try to cram as much as i can into my schedule for this last little bit.  i only have Germany for a few weeks more… Continue reading day tripping it

sometimes, well, days like today, i find myself asking why i can’t be perfect. i’m tired of always doing the wrong things.  i’m tired of the sin cycles i’m in.  i’m tired of never having the right perspective.  i’m tired of being so selfish.  i’m tired of myself. so i try to right myself.  i… Continue reading untitled

there are two bunkbeds and a single bed on one side of the room.  two large wardrobes are where all five of us girls keep our belongings and one of them defines where the bedroom area ends and where are living room begins.  we have two couches, a bookshelf, and a desk.  there are flowers on… Continue reading details

i’m feeling so very distant and out of touch with those i love the most.  this morning while i made beds and felt quite lonely someone mentioned that i’ll be going home in exactly one month from today.  it’s a long month with thirty-one days in it, but in fact, i will be flying home in a… Continue reading almost

“Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death.”  – 2 Corinthians 7:10 i’ve been thinking about the difference between godly sorrow and worldy sorrow. i’ve been thinking that worldly sorrow leaves one with no hope — there is no salvation beyond it all. i’ve been thinking… Continue reading thinking.