What's the Cure?

So maybe, just maybe I'm starting to feel the pangs of homesickness. For the past three months it seems like I've been on a euphoric high from being in a new place and experiencing new things. However, now that I'm settled into somewhat of a routine and things aren't so new anymore, I'm starting to miss home and all that that word implies.

I skyped with my parents tonight which is always an experience. It's great being able to see them every week though, even if it's just on a computer screen. Unfortunately my mom had to share some bad news with me and I think it made the homesickness worse. I know all of you reading this don't know my whole family, but please keep my grandparents in your prayers. My paternal grandmother is back in the hospital because of another infection in her shoulder and the doctors just found some more cancer that has spread to her lungs. I don't know what I would do if something would happen to one of my grandparents or any of my family members while I am gone. It breaks my heart to know that there is nothing I can do to help. However, I can send love and support through my words and offer up prayers for healing. Somehow, I just wish I could be there and give them all hugs and tell them I love them.

These coming weeks are also going to be a little more difficult than usual because I am missing some very important things back home. My dad's birthday is on Friday and I can't be there to help celebrate. Easter is coming up quickly and I can't be home to spend it with my family. I understand being able to live in a foreign country for a year is quite the experience and blessing, but somehow the experience doesn't make missing out on things back home any easier.

It's only a year...how bad can that be, right? I know I will make it through, but sometimes I still can't help but feel a little sad because I'm not home. Fortunately, I am so blessed to have such supportive and loving friends and family to make this whole year a time to remember and be so thankful for. I've also been fortunate enough to meet so many wonderful people here that are helping make this an experience of a lifetime and a year I will never forget.

Love to you all from Australia!


~A