Tomorrow is my last day in England. It's time to pull those ruby red slippers out from under the bed and travel home. However, clicking my heals together and reciting "there is no place like home" is going to look a bit more like a 2 hour bus trip to London, a 12 hour flight to Denver (lay over in Toronto) and a 3 1/2 hour drive to Colby. They just don't make ruby red slippers like they used to. ;) Hmmm...that's ok though, the whole traveling process will provide me with some good thinking time; I look forward to this.
Today we had a couple hours of debriefing and our last high tea. Oh the sadness... More than the beautiful countryside, the organic food, and the incredible resources (libraries, professors, etc.) I am going to miss the people. What a beautiful group of people the Lord has brought here for such a time as this. I will miss the daily interactions with them all and reflect on our memories with such gratefulness.
I look forward to seeing you all and sharing the treasures that I have been entrusted with here in Oxfordshire. Until then, I leave you with a poem that I wrote today as I reflected on my time here...
Praise the Lord for his faithfulness, praise the Lord for his grace
Lord, no matter where I go, may I gaze upon your face
Your promises have proven true; not once did they fail me
I put my hope in you and set my heart on eternity
How tenderly you guide me; you direct my steps with care
These burdens of the world, alone I do not bare
You walk with me and teach me; You are up to something good
You give me strength to do things I never thought I could
I voluntarily sing to You, it pleases me to do so
My soul is satisfied in you alone, where else could I go
Keep my heart attentive Lord, always to Your Ways
I want to be found faithful at the end of all my days
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I shall see on on the other side of the pond dear family and friends. :)
Thank you for all your messages/letters, prayers, and thoughts. You have played such a role in encouraging and strenghtening my heart.
See you soon.
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