I am simply posting to say...We are here, We are safe, and we are sleepy! Thanks again for the prayers! I'll do an update post later.
Love and Blessings,
Kait
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Saturday, December 6, 2008
Concluding...
Hello to All,
I only have several hours left on my internet code, so I wanted to put up one last post before it runs out. First of all, may I say thank you for your prayers as this semester has progressed. The power of prayer is far greater than anyone can imagine - and that is why it must not be taken for granted. So, thank you so much, my appreciation is greater than you will ever know. Anyways, I felt I should put up one last post as a sort of conclusion, but I do not know how to do that. I think I am realizing that this is not in fact a conclusion though. When something concludes, it is over, and I suppose that by going home, this experience is simply continuing, for I hope that I do not leave all I have learned - all I have gained - behind here in Ireland. My prayer is that I bring it all with me, and that I will carry this experience and use it...hopefully and prayerfully adding more great and wonderful adventuress to this story that is my life. That is my prayer. I cannot believe that my time here in Ireland is almost done, but I do not want to leave this place with a longing to stay, with a longing to remain in this way. I think that would be an insult to all of the strength and wisdom I have been subjected too. I want to leave this place with a smile on my face, in awe of the blessing of such a time and experience. This place will always hold some of my fondest memories. It was in Ireland that I learned I am able to be independent. It was in Ireland that I learned to step into the unknown with confidence. It was in Ireland that I remembered to dream big. It was in Ireland that I fell in love with the diversity of God's people. It was in Ireland that I grew up in a sense. But now it is time to leave, and I will trust in the perfection of God's timing...for who knows what lies around the corner - something great I am sure. Well, all of this to say...maybe this isn't "concluding" - it's just - "until the next adventure". I like the sound of that better ;-) So...thank you again. Thank you for your prayers. Pray for our travels home on Tuesday. And to all of those I met along this journey and for all of the friends I made, thank you for your wisdom, your generosity, the opening of your homes, the meals shared, and the many many memories and smiles. How great to acquire friends near and far. I am thankful for you all. Nigel - remember to publish that poem of yours! (Katherine make sure he does).
A little Irish Prayer to leave you with...
"Christ be with me,
be after me,
be before me,
and be at my right and left hand.
May everything I do be for Christ."
I'll Be Seeing You -
Kaitlyn
I only have several hours left on my internet code, so I wanted to put up one last post before it runs out. First of all, may I say thank you for your prayers as this semester has progressed. The power of prayer is far greater than anyone can imagine - and that is why it must not be taken for granted. So, thank you so much, my appreciation is greater than you will ever know. Anyways, I felt I should put up one last post as a sort of conclusion, but I do not know how to do that. I think I am realizing that this is not in fact a conclusion though. When something concludes, it is over, and I suppose that by going home, this experience is simply continuing, for I hope that I do not leave all I have learned - all I have gained - behind here in Ireland. My prayer is that I bring it all with me, and that I will carry this experience and use it...hopefully and prayerfully adding more great and wonderful adventuress to this story that is my life. That is my prayer. I cannot believe that my time here in Ireland is almost done, but I do not want to leave this place with a longing to stay, with a longing to remain in this way. I think that would be an insult to all of the strength and wisdom I have been subjected too. I want to leave this place with a smile on my face, in awe of the blessing of such a time and experience. This place will always hold some of my fondest memories. It was in Ireland that I learned I am able to be independent. It was in Ireland that I learned to step into the unknown with confidence. It was in Ireland that I remembered to dream big. It was in Ireland that I fell in love with the diversity of God's people. It was in Ireland that I grew up in a sense. But now it is time to leave, and I will trust in the perfection of God's timing...for who knows what lies around the corner - something great I am sure. Well, all of this to say...maybe this isn't "concluding" - it's just - "until the next adventure". I like the sound of that better ;-) So...thank you again. Thank you for your prayers. Pray for our travels home on Tuesday. And to all of those I met along this journey and for all of the friends I made, thank you for your wisdom, your generosity, the opening of your homes, the meals shared, and the many many memories and smiles. How great to acquire friends near and far. I am thankful for you all. Nigel - remember to publish that poem of yours! (Katherine make sure he does).
A little Irish Prayer to leave you with...
"Christ be with me,
be after me,
be before me,
and be at my right and left hand.
May everything I do be for Christ."
I'll Be Seeing You -
Kaitlyn
Friday, December 5, 2008
Hmm...
Well - I took my last final yesterday. It was a time of both celebration and sadness. I cannot believe that this time has drawn to an end. What a blessing to have an experience such as this. I pray that I always grasp the opportunities set before me - this has been the time of my life. A few of us went to a Christmas party at the Murlough House last night. It was fun - and funny. I'll tell you all about it later. Today we went to some of our friends house - just the students - and had a cook out and spent the day there. It was a blast to get away and such a fun time with our friends. I am typing quickly, but wanted to update quick. Tomorrow we're going into Belfast to the zoo and the castle. I had suggested this earlier so professor Jones decided to make a day of it - we're excited.
I am getting anxious to see everyone, but it is also hard to know we'll be leaving. I decorated our house for Christmas on the 28th last week (since that is our tradition at home). So I'll post a picture of that. I think one of the things I'm going to miss most is looking out of my back window and seeing the bay and the Mourne Mountains. I'll put a picture up of that too - although the tide was out so the bay is empty in this particular pic. Oh well. Anyways - I know this is short and unorganized, but wanted to update quick.
There will be so much to process and so much to share...I'll try and make one more post before we leave...until then
My All -
Kaitlyn
I am getting anxious to see everyone, but it is also hard to know we'll be leaving. I decorated our house for Christmas on the 28th last week (since that is our tradition at home). So I'll post a picture of that. I think one of the things I'm going to miss most is looking out of my back window and seeing the bay and the Mourne Mountains. I'll put a picture up of that too - although the tide was out so the bay is empty in this particular pic. Oh well. Anyways - I know this is short and unorganized, but wanted to update quick.
There will be so much to process and so much to share...I'll try and make one more post before we leave...until then
My All -
Kaitlyn
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