"Home"

Arriving home in Ontario inevitably made me come to the sad realization that my summer adventure is over. I miss Dawson. I miss it so much. I didn't feel happy about leaving at all. Steph and Kyle were pretty excited to go home to Ontario. But the thing is - and as much as I don't like saying this - Ontario feels less and less like home to me. I'm fairly sure it's because my most recent home has been in the Maritimes for the last four years. What does the term "home" really mean? Is "home" really where your heart is? If that is the case, my home is Dawson, Sackville, Camp Bimini, and Hayfields. I have a lot of homes. And I want to live in all of them.

So the last few days, I've been moping around, missing Dawson and pondering the "home" question. Especially last night. So I prayed -- and God totally changed my perspective. I remembered my purpose in life. I remembered that it's not about me -- it's about Him. It's about making the most of every opportunity, and about serving Him wherever you happen to be - whether it feels like home or not. I realized that I actually have it pretty darn good here - wonderful parents, the cutest puppy in the world(Grace and Mercy are close seconds though), a beautiful property and great walking trails. I get to relax and have just enough time to get ready for my next adventure. God is good, friends. He knows what He's doing and I know that all I have to do is trust Him.

Speaking of my next adventure -- I'm getting excited. I'm also slightly nervous -- mostly about the fact that I'm living in Orlando, of all places. I've never lived in a city before -- I haven't spent more than a week at a time in the States, and I can't breathe in high humidity! I know that God wants me at this particular base, though, so I'm not TOO stressed about it. I'm definitely more excited than I am scared. I know that I'll meet awesome people with similar interests and values. I know that we'll see God's glory every day and that He will do awesome stuff. Please say a prayer for me, if you're a praying person(though if you're not a praying person I would encourage you to do it anyways! :).

*Dear Jesus... as sad as I am that summer is over, I am thankful to You for bringing me home safely. For an awesome summer in Dawson. For Mark, for Cindy, Kevin, for all the friends I made. Thank You that no matter where I go in the world, You're always with me, and You're always awesome. Thank You for changing my perspective. Please bless my friends and family... may Your awesomeness shine clearly in their lives! In Jesus' holy name, Amen.*