I'm coming home in a little less than two weeks! I have been thinking a lot about what it will be like and praying for God to give me a smooth transition back into American life. I have realized in all of this thinking and praying that there is something I want everyone to know before I come home...
I have changed.
It's true. I've changed. I don't think its a bad thing, but it is worth mentioning. I may sound funny at first (oh Ugandan accents haha.) I may be overwhelmed at first. I may cry a lot, or I may not cry at all. I may talk about Uganda way too much, or I may not want to talk about it at all. Certain things will frustrate me and certain things will bring me great comfort and joy. I hope to handle the transition with grace but if I don't, I'm sorry. Thank you for understanding! Thank you for loving me anyways.
Of course there is something else I want you to know too...
I am still the same.
This is also true! I am still me. I still love you! I have missed my family and friends every day that I've been gone. My longing for Uganda has NOTHING to do with my love or a lack thereof for you. I love you just the same or maybe even more than before I left. I greatly appreciate your love and support for me, and I am humbled at the thought of your continued love and support for me along this journey. Thank you!
"I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus." (Philippians 1:3-6 NIV)
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