I feel as though I’ve got a second family in Belfast. Since being home, I’ve missed everyone
dreadfully. Although I know this is
where God has placed me for the time being, I do hope to return to Belfast and
Ireland sometime in the near future.
While I was in Belfast I was able to do some
travelling. You are all aware of the bit
of travelling I did when my mother was visiting over Christmas. In my last few months there I was also able
to visit Dublin again, the Antrim Coast, and London. It was very exciting! I took many pictures I hope to post to
Facebook soon. I also visited the new
Titanic Centre – I really had to since I was there!
I was there for the CEF Spring Conference, and even though I
was still madly trying to finish schoolwork at that point, I still made some
new friends and had an incredible time.
It took place in Portrush, a town on the North Coast of Northern
Ireland.
In my final week in Northern Ireland, I was given a farewell
dinner by my CEF family as well as another dinner from my Strandtown Baptist
Church family. I received a Bible from
my Good News Club and youth group as a thank you. And on my last day in Belfast, I finally took
the City Bus Tour!
I have so many wonderful memories from my time in Northern
Ireland, and I will treasure them always.
As I said before, I do miss my Belfast family dreadfully. They were so good to me, and I love them
dearly. Sometimes it is hard to accept
that some people are meant to be in our life for only a season. That does not diminish the impact or the
importance of the friendships forged; but it must be accepted, for it does not
do to dwell in the past. I am so
thankful that I was able to make these wonderful friends, and I do plan on
meeting them again. However, I am
excited to look forward to what God has next for me.
Since being home, I have graduated with my degree, bought a
car, got a job at Faithful Servant Books in Riverview, and watched my little
brother get married. It was been a busy
two months. I am so happy for Jesse and
Kayla. It is exciting to finally have a
sister! As for my job – I love it! I am surrounded by books all day long! How could I not love it? The atmosphere is lovely and I enjoy the work
itself. I don’t know how long this
season will last, but I am content to settle into it for as long as God wants
me there. I will do my best to keep
trusting Him for my future as I did when He led me to Ireland, and again when
He brought me home.
To my friends at home, it has been wonderful to reconnect
with you. Again, I thank you for your
prayers and support. It was encouraging
and strengthened me when I needed it.
To my friends in Ireland, I would like to say thank you for
all you’ve done for me. I love and miss
you all. May God bless you in your
future, and I hope to see you again soon.
“Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we
ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be
glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever
and ever! Amen.”
