Well my teeth are out and after a few days of jello and soup I am feeling fine. To my knowledge I was not one of the overly funny coming out of surgery however I do remember my bottom lip being frozen and trying to make fishy faces then asking my Mum if I looked like a fish. I also told her that it was fun and could we do it again. Apparently for the first hour my foggy brain had very little concept of pain.
As my departure date comes closer I find myself getting more and more nervous. It will not be the first time that I have travelled overseas, but it will be my first time travelling alone. My current prayer is that I will find myself sitting next to a class mate. I know that there are five other Canadians going, and I am so hoping that one of them will be on the same flight as myself. I will not be at all surprised if God answers this prayer. When I left B.C I knew that it would take a miracle for everything to work out if I were to go to Uganda and since I have been home God has not stopped working. I feel so unworthy of all the ways he has blessed me. As I am a fairly independent person it is at times hard for me to accept all the blessings that God has been pouring out, and I have needed to be reminded more than once that if God has laid it on anthers heart to help me in any way I need to accept that help graciously.
Yesterday I finally made it to the city and after a day of shopping I think I am finally ready to go ( minus a few small things ) and my Christmas shopping is done. It was an amazing day spent with my cousins in the morning talking about their past experiences in Africa and then a laughter filled afternoon as another friend drove down to Red Deer from Edmonton to shop with me before I leave. I am sure that after all our giggling and talking the stores we entered will never be the same.
With Christmas in 3 days and my departure in 12 I am so looking forward to seeing my family as they begin to come home tonight. Looking back on the year I am realise how far I have come, and I know that no matter where life takes me in these next six months God will be with me. He is faithful and will never leave my side, His love prevents it.
Friday 21 December 2012
Wednesday 5 December 2012
28 days and counting, time is flying by, and I feel like I have accomplished very little. On the other hand I feel like there is not truly a lot to accomplish! Everything that I need to do can be done if I spend a full day in the city, and I have yet to do that. My flights are arranged, and I will be heading out on January 1, yeppers I leave on New Years day! After what I am sure will be a long two days flying I will arrive in Entebbe, Uganda on January 3!! Whew, I am a little nervous about finding my way on my own in the airports but God will guide me of that I am sure.
In the last few weeks since coming home I have been working, trying to figure out how to do everything, and trying to get together with friends while I am home. So far the last is by far the hardest! Between my work schedule and all the things they do arranging time to get together is not easy, much to my disappointment. However slowly but surely I have been able to connect with a few people and the time spent with them has been so amazing! I am coming to realise that once you complete high school there will be people that you lose contact with as life takes you on separate paths, and your role in the lives of those you stay close with will change, but with a little extra effort you can stay close.
For the last five days I have been spending time in Lethbridge area with my big sister and her family. I had not seen my little niece since July and I am shocked at how much she has grown and changed in the last few months. Last time I saw her she was a still a baby, now she is a little girl who is learning to walk and talk! At the risk of sounding old, they grow up way to fast! It was a wonderful five days though. On Sunday afternoon Natalie and I preformed together as the " background ambiance" for a ladies high tea. I am generally not comfortable playing in front of anyone but it was a ton of fun to be able to do this with my sister. I have been incredibly blessed in so many areas and family tops that list. Though I am so excited to be going to Africa the thought of being so far from my family for six months is both scary and sad. All the nieces and nephews will be so different when I get home.
On a down note, yesterday I had a dentist appointment in Calgary and learned that tomorrow I will be having my wisdom teeth taken out. I am terrified of going to the dentist at the best of times so this is not going to be the highlight of my week. Prayers for the surgery and a quick recovery time will be greatly appreciated. My sister has made me promise to take a few pictures of my chipmunk face so that will hopefully be some comic relief. For today though I am trying to get things done around the house and listening to Christmas music while I pretend that tomorrow does not exist. Only 20 days until Christmas and I can't wait!
In the last few weeks since coming home I have been working, trying to figure out how to do everything, and trying to get together with friends while I am home. So far the last is by far the hardest! Between my work schedule and all the things they do arranging time to get together is not easy, much to my disappointment. However slowly but surely I have been able to connect with a few people and the time spent with them has been so amazing! I am coming to realise that once you complete high school there will be people that you lose contact with as life takes you on separate paths, and your role in the lives of those you stay close with will change, but with a little extra effort you can stay close.
For the last five days I have been spending time in Lethbridge area with my big sister and her family. I had not seen my little niece since July and I am shocked at how much she has grown and changed in the last few months. Last time I saw her she was a still a baby, now she is a little girl who is learning to walk and talk! At the risk of sounding old, they grow up way to fast! It was a wonderful five days though. On Sunday afternoon Natalie and I preformed together as the " background ambiance" for a ladies high tea. I am generally not comfortable playing in front of anyone but it was a ton of fun to be able to do this with my sister. I have been incredibly blessed in so many areas and family tops that list. Though I am so excited to be going to Africa the thought of being so far from my family for six months is both scary and sad. All the nieces and nephews will be so different when I get home.
On a down note, yesterday I had a dentist appointment in Calgary and learned that tomorrow I will be having my wisdom teeth taken out. I am terrified of going to the dentist at the best of times so this is not going to be the highlight of my week. Prayers for the surgery and a quick recovery time will be greatly appreciated. My sister has made me promise to take a few pictures of my chipmunk face so that will hopefully be some comic relief. For today though I am trying to get things done around the house and listening to Christmas music while I pretend that tomorrow does not exist. Only 20 days until Christmas and I can't wait!
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