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If adventure will not befall.

"If adventure will not befall a young lady in her own village, she must seek them abroad." -Jane Austen

In a moment everything can change

I know this full well

Yet, I find myself, even still, in a state of utter disbelief that this is my reality

To the person who saw that my roots ran deep and my feet were planted
That recognized that my growth was stunted.

Who spoke into who she knew I could be and saw what I was capable of.
Thank you. 
For your vote of confidence.
Speaking life into a dream that was in my heart
For taking the well loved and cared for, potted flower & moving it into a new place where growth could continue
Giving me the courage and the safely to know I was loved no matter where home became.
I had no idea my life could be as it is

Remember the days when you spoke so sure about how things would be and always would be...?
You know, the things that are absolutes in your life, in your ignorance and innocents of youthful pride

"I will never live in the city or any urban areas! I am a small town girl"
"I could never live away from home or my family.."
"I could never....."

I operated by these 'absolutes' for so long that I didn't see how they actually shackled me to a life that was good, but limiting on the giftings and skills I had, but were undiscovered.

A small town girl.
Where every one was known and wherever one went a minimum 5 minute conversation was expected
People helped each other out, because being kind was a way of life

A solid foundation that was laid


But in order for the rest of the 'house',as it were, to be built, the next stage had to begin.

But I was stuck living with just the foundation.

3 years later.
The first floor has been built.

As the end of this season looms so close.
I find myself in a storm of emotions, to name a few:

Gratitude
Sentimentality
Joy
Love
Appreciation
Sad, utterly sad
Excited for the new possibilities
Dreaming and hoping

To all of you who have loved me... all of me.
The good, the bad and the irritating
Who have claimed me as friend and family
I can never describe the full extent of the gratitude I have.
I don't want to live a life without you in it
You have taught me so much about grace.
About excellence
Joy
Selfless love
Genuine Hospitality
I am better for knowing you.
Made more whole by your love, because the source has been found in Him.

Some highlights from my time here.



          The fab four. Almost a year ago                                      London for my birthday 2015


Airport runs to welcome back the ones we miss.


                                     One of my favourite days. London for my birthday 2014


Italy with these beautiful ladies.

London at night. Seeing Stomp with lovely friends.

Christmas in London. She actually won the 2kg Toblernon and I had to carry it around London
It's definitely a way to get attention so many people talked to us!

My favourite burger place with great friends for NYE,


Getting to see more of England with my parents and
friend and celebrate my birthday.

When your friends throw you a surprise birthday party!


Beach trip with these energetic and youthful people.

Friends weddings and celebrating with them!



 
Thoughtful gifts in the post by unknown givers= bliss.




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