Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Apprehension
Secretly, one of my biggest worries about my trip was that my Grandpa would pass away while I was on the other side of the world and that I wouldn't be able to be with my family. On Friday, that fear was relieved when my Grandpa (who has suffered long and hard with dementia) passed away in his sleep. It was bittersweet. I am so glad that he is no longer suffering in his failing body and I am confident that he is rejoicing in Heaven this very moment. However, it has made it difficult for me to leave. I am thankful that I was able to travel to Illinois and be with my family. Unfortunately that time spent with family was time taken away from saying goodbyes to friends who are like family. I truly am excited for my new adventure, but I will be leaving with a heavy heart and I would greatly appreciate your prayers for me.
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Oh Marjorie, I am so sorry to hear about your Grandfather! oh my goodness how emotional your journey to N.Z is!! And how stressful leaving your loved ones in such a sad time...but you rise up with knowing where he is...and the suffering is over. Thanks be to God. Best flight! I am back from Washington D.C. and looking forward to reading your blog! Carpe Diem! Be safe and have FUN!
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Kia Ora Mate! Behold a new country! A ancient, distinctively diverse culture! A Southern hemisphere experience! The W.T. Title 1 students and I are extremely pumped for your up and coming Auckland student teaching placement! Wowowowo three cheers for Hebron Christian College! It is with great hope and prayer that you are safe as you bungy jump, endure a Hamilton jet boat ride and smell a smokey Maori hangi! I am most looking forward to reading your contrasts between the Maori, European, Pacific Island and Asian students! Behold diversity! Kiwis, whale tails and dolphins oh my! Carpe Diem! Up, up, and away with New Zealand! Xoxoxo
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