These are 10 things, in no order or rank (mostly because I just like lists), that I am thankful for:
1. A good Book that always has the Answer. It always has comfort. And it’s “living and active, sharper than any two edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.”
2. Coffee. Now, I told you, this list has no order and rank (even though the #1 is probably pretty close to #1). The fact is, I can get about 1 kg of the most wonderful coffee for less than $10. You do know that 1 kg is the equivalent of 2.2 lbs. Haha, I know, crazy! It’s current 3:31 p.m., and I’ve consumed 6 cups…trying to make you proud Dad!
3. Language. No sarcasm. Trying to see this beautiful new language that makes my brain want to explode as a blessing. Because it is. It speaks to the heart of the people here. Even though, in the words of my dear friend Jess, trying to learn it makes me feel like a blazing idiot.
4. My sweet friend R, and her ability to go out with a couple of bules and help them learn language. Haha, of course she makes fun of us, but who wouldn’t?! I love her. So on days when I can’t understand the difference between someone asking, “Where do you want to go?,” “Where are you from?,” and “Where do you live?,” she is a great support. I told someone that I was from “just walking around/hanging out,” that I currently live in “Amerika” (again, not true!), and that I am originally from “[my current address].” Not the most successful day! Oh well, at least I bought some tomatoes!
5. Friends who have already walked the road I’m walking. And the advice, experience, and life they live/lived so I can learn from them, knowing that I never walk alone in a whole lot of different ways.
6. Friends who are walking the road I’m walking. The experience, life, and crazy that they are currently living, which helps me know that I’m “normal.” And provide some much needed perspective when I think I have it rough (sorry if I’ve lumped you into that perspective category)!
7. Much loved ones who have never been on the road I’m walking, but who are “walking” with me and are faithful to lift me up, encourage me, talk to me, support me, love me, send me presents, and listen.
8. Well, I don’t really know what to say after 5-7. Haha, those are more serious than I thought this post was going to be! Okay, so #8….the ability to ask how much something is. And then ability to understand numbers. You know once a girl can shop she feels better about her new home! Even if it was to buy a hammer and some painter’s tape and some vegetables!
9. Cats. Well, at first I thought this was not a blessing. But then, once I saw the rat that was “trapped” at a friend’s house…I’m thankful for the things that sit outside around our trash bin. Feel free to eat my bones and wrappers!
10. Laughter. Like when the ice cream man comes by on his bicycle playing the same song I hear every day. Or when I think my language teacher is speaking my new language when in fact she’s speaking in English. Or when I act out action verbs and ask locals what the word is in my new language. And really, the fact that everything seems funnier here.
1. A good Book that always has the Answer. It always has comfort. And it’s “living and active, sharper than any two edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.”
2. Coffee. Now, I told you, this list has no order and rank (even though the #1 is probably pretty close to #1). The fact is, I can get about 1 kg of the most wonderful coffee for less than $10. You do know that 1 kg is the equivalent of 2.2 lbs. Haha, I know, crazy! It’s current 3:31 p.m., and I’ve consumed 6 cups…trying to make you proud Dad!
3. Language. No sarcasm. Trying to see this beautiful new language that makes my brain want to explode as a blessing. Because it is. It speaks to the heart of the people here. Even though, in the words of my dear friend Jess, trying to learn it makes me feel like a blazing idiot.
4. My sweet friend R, and her ability to go out with a couple of bules and help them learn language. Haha, of course she makes fun of us, but who wouldn’t?! I love her. So on days when I can’t understand the difference between someone asking, “Where do you want to go?,” “Where are you from?,” and “Where do you live?,” she is a great support. I told someone that I was from “just walking around/hanging out,” that I currently live in “Amerika” (again, not true!), and that I am originally from “[my current address].” Not the most successful day! Oh well, at least I bought some tomatoes!
5. Friends who have already walked the road I’m walking. And the advice, experience, and life they live/lived so I can learn from them, knowing that I never walk alone in a whole lot of different ways.
6. Friends who are walking the road I’m walking. The experience, life, and crazy that they are currently living, which helps me know that I’m “normal.” And provide some much needed perspective when I think I have it rough (sorry if I’ve lumped you into that perspective category)!
7. Much loved ones who have never been on the road I’m walking, but who are “walking” with me and are faithful to lift me up, encourage me, talk to me, support me, love me, send me presents, and listen.
8. Well, I don’t really know what to say after 5-7. Haha, those are more serious than I thought this post was going to be! Okay, so #8….the ability to ask how much something is. And then ability to understand numbers. You know once a girl can shop she feels better about her new home! Even if it was to buy a hammer and some painter’s tape and some vegetables!
9. Cats. Well, at first I thought this was not a blessing. But then, once I saw the rat that was “trapped” at a friend’s house…I’m thankful for the things that sit outside around our trash bin. Feel free to eat my bones and wrappers!
10. Laughter. Like when the ice cream man comes by on his bicycle playing the same song I hear every day. Or when I think my language teacher is speaking my new language when in fact she’s speaking in English. Or when I act out action verbs and ask locals what the word is in my new language. And really, the fact that everything seems funnier here.
I love you! And I love that you're a list maker! Lots of amazing people are list makers!
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