Saturday, February 7, 2015

A word from Reba

When I came to Indonesia, it was a few weeks before my 11th birthday. I was excited but scared to begin this journey in a new place, away from family. At my birthday party, all of these people that I didn’t know were there and eating my cake (haha). But as time went on from that point, these people and the community here became a family in it's own entirety. I was not alone in anything. In times, I felt alone and wished to be back with my crazy family, who happen to be some of the best people in the world. But, I knew that although I said goodbye to some, I still said see you later to others. Throughout my years of middle school in the sixth grade to high school in the tenth grade, I have missed my family more and more, but have also gained a bigger family as well. I have shared laughs, tears, prayers, and sweat with so many of the people here from sports, to studying, to classes, to class meetings, to chapels. I have grown to love the people here and although I know that one day (sooner than later) I will leave this wonderful community, not to return for a while, just as I did before my birthday in 2010. Now, in 2015, I am now getting to reflect back on all of my stupid moments, prayers, and funny jokes (I have made LOTS of funny jokes - hehe) and seeing how much life has changed in those five years. But this summer, as I get to go back to one of my two homes, I am more than excited to see all the friends, family, and loved ones I haven’t seen in so long (as well as the yummy foods I get to eat - going to grandma’s!) and get to have new memories made. I can’t wait to see everyone this summer! About 4 months left! :)