So tonight we are getting on a plane (at 12:35 at night, yuck!) and leaving Africa. It feels a little bit like my heart is in two places. I love it here and I love my group and I will miss everything so much. But I am also extremely excited to come home. It is as if the two are completely separate events...leaving is so hard and I do not want to go and coming home is so exciting and I cannot wait. Life is paradoxical, isn't it?
Yesterday our whole group went to the doctor to get checked for friends we might be taking home in our intestines. It was just lovely...we gave stool samples and had blood tests. One of the best days here (NOT!). I dont have a parasite but I do have to much yeast inside of me apparently. It gives you wonderful symptoms...I'll spare you the details but trust me, I have had an interesting last few days here :)
Other than that, things here are wrapping up. This has been one of the hardest times of my life and one of the best. I don't think that I have ever learned, been stretched, or grown more in my life. Thank you all for following me on this journey and bearing with me through my emotional rollercoaster which has definitely shown through in my posts. I have truly enjoyed sharing my thoughts and experiences with everyone and I cannot wait to see you all again! I'd love to share with you more about everything when I come home. Ask me and I'd love to talk to you more about it...and I have about a bajillion pictures.
See everyone soon!!!
Hi Noel, we have loved following your blog.... and we are so excited that you are coming home! What an adventure! Praying that your travels go smoothly and that your re-entry to the states is not too traumatic. After being in another country for that long it can be a big adjustment. Hopefully they have prepared you for that.
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We are praying for you and Mallory. Look forward to seeing you. We have our first Sunday in the new building this weekend!! Yay!
Love you friend.
Sherry
My sweet child....I cannot wait to wrap my arms around you! I have missed you more than you can even imagine...but I have also been so happy for you that you could have this experience in Africa for 4 months..(it was sooo long for me!)Praying for you daily!! I love you, mom
ReplyDeleteSafe journey home to you Noel!! I know this has been an amazing experience for you and I have enjoyed following your blog so much! See you when you get back to SLO!!
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Aunt Kathy
What a great blog!
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Paula