I love this talk. It has been a source of comfort to me during many experiences I've gone through. Today, I had an overwhelming feeling of sadness as I thought of leaving New Zealand. Tears came to my eyes as we were driving the countryside to get back home to Auckland. How can I just leave and possibly never return to a place and people that I have grown to love so much? Will I remember them in the way they deserve? Will I remember their kindness and charity? Or the love they unconditionally show me? How can I leave something that feels so good?
I guess there are other adventures waiting for me.
"And finally, when you are compelled to give up something or when things that are dear to you are withdrawn from you, know that this is your lesson to be learned right now. But know also that, as you are learning this lesson, God wants to give you something better."
I have never learned so much, loved so much, or felt so much than what I have here. This place has really changed me. I am a completely different person now than I was 3 months ago. How could it not change me? I have done things I never thought I would do, I have eaten things I never thought I would eat, and I have hugged, kissed and grown to love children I never thought I would meet. I am forever grateful for the opportunity to come to New Zealand and learn among the children of God here.
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