One thing I've been confronted with this trip is the importance of setting down roots as we commit to serving God and other people in whatever ways we've been made uniquely to do so. This isn't my favorite thing to think about because I seek out NEW things, NEW experiences, NEW adventures. So, to be reminded of the necessity of commitment is sometimes a humbling experience I avoid. I think like a lot of people I would often refer to myself as indecisive. But I know this isn't true. If I'm honest with myself, I usually know what I really want (or at least I think I do...). What I really struggle with though is the idea of binding myself to things, places, anything. I like to keep my options open. But being here with this organization and seeing the ways God has BLESSED and continues to multiply the blessings that flow from the staff who are able and willing to truly commit and put down roots here is incredible. And yes, commitment will mean different things in different contexts, but these roots I've seen here are life-giving and are blessed by the Living God. These are all some pretty incomplete thoughts,... but I just felt like sharing it even if it makes no sense ha.
However, this being said, I know I've learned a lot already about what it means to find depth, value and meaning in each experience and person regardless of longevity. God's shown me this through one friend in particular who lives in the flat above where I'm staying with my host family. I don't know for sure the next time I'll see this young women once I leave Kolkata, but she continues to show me true friendship during my time here and we know that we will remain friends throughout the rest of our lives because nothing can erase or take away the connections, memories, and moments we've shared during this brief time.
Maybe this can all be summarized in that we need to commit to each experience, person, and moment regardless. IDK. Ha.
So, anyways. I've been pretty sick these last couple of days. Like THE worst. But I'm doing a lot better now although I'm heading to the doctor tomorrow to check some stuff out.
Other than that, life here is pretty much the same it's been over the last couple of weeks. I'll be leaving here next Friday and next Wed will be my last night with my host family. So, I've been trying to prepare for this just making sure I'm spending more time with the people I've known, taking a few pictures (not of anything important unfortunately ha), and trying to finish up the work I've been doing here.
Can you pray for my health? Seriously. India is kicking my butt this time around ha.
Also, please pray that I'd be able to invest and COMMIT fully to the rest of my short time here.
Thanks peeps!
I'll probably post one more time before I get back to the U.S. and then I'll letcha know I made it :P
- Jenni
However, this being said, I know I've learned a lot already about what it means to find depth, value and meaning in each experience and person regardless of longevity. God's shown me this through one friend in particular who lives in the flat above where I'm staying with my host family. I don't know for sure the next time I'll see this young women once I leave Kolkata, but she continues to show me true friendship during my time here and we know that we will remain friends throughout the rest of our lives because nothing can erase or take away the connections, memories, and moments we've shared during this brief time.
Maybe this can all be summarized in that we need to commit to each experience, person, and moment regardless. IDK. Ha.
So, anyways. I've been pretty sick these last couple of days. Like THE worst. But I'm doing a lot better now although I'm heading to the doctor tomorrow to check some stuff out.
Other than that, life here is pretty much the same it's been over the last couple of weeks. I'll be leaving here next Friday and next Wed will be my last night with my host family. So, I've been trying to prepare for this just making sure I'm spending more time with the people I've known, taking a few pictures (not of anything important unfortunately ha), and trying to finish up the work I've been doing here.
Can you pray for my health? Seriously. India is kicking my butt this time around ha.
Also, please pray that I'd be able to invest and COMMIT fully to the rest of my short time here.
Thanks peeps!
I'll probably post one more time before I get back to the U.S. and then I'll letcha know I made it :P
- Jenni
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