in the moment

As I sit here with jet lag, hardcore jet lag, I feel so relaxed and comfortable. Yes, in this apartment, yes in the same country as my family, but even moreso I direct this towards a deeper comfort, with life itself. When I think of my age, and all that God has done in me up to this point, I get so excited for what's to come. I have to be very careful though, not to get so excited and expectant that I miss what is going on right now, in this moment, in me and around me.

I'm watching "Runaway Bride", with two pillows conforming around me, a bottle of water within reach, and my mom's computer resting on my lap. I wish those friends that are closest to me could have a third-world experience. I feel like this would allow them to know me even better. They would understand my past, and agree with my future. They'd be able to see, just a little better, through my eyes- my perspective when I see a map, my vision when I see the pictures of the slums of India, the tribes in Africa, and the jungles of Thailand. But, not everyone has a desire to travel this far from home, so I can only pray that God will reveal to them what's going on outside of our own country, our own neighborhood. I love being on foreign soil.

I dread the goodbye in 8 days, but I am so looking forward to the next couple months of my life. Growing closer to the Lord excites me the most. He's so incredible. He's definitely won my heart, time and time again!

Love from Harbin-
Kathleen