With each day that passes everything happening seems to be turning into my life.
Maybe that sentence doesn't make sense. Let me explain. When I first got to Poland, EVERYTHING was a new experience. From the smaller things like crossing the street, to the bigger things like hearing the Polish language 24/7 and meeting all new people.
Here I am one month later. All of these things are becoming more normal. I am getting used to all of these changes, I am adapting.
Adaption is a beautiful thing. I am feeling less and less like an outsider and more and more a part of this place. I am starting to think of Kołobrzeg, Poland as a part of the list of places I consider home. The people I am constantly surrounded by are starting to feel more and more like an extended family. Even though over half the time I have no clue what they are saying, the smiles on their faces, the kindness in their hearts, the way they include me are all things I understand. No translation needed.
A few weeks ago I felt like I was missing my life. But now, I feel like this IS my life. I am not a passerby, I am not just visiting for a few weeks. I LIVE here, and this place and these people will become a part of me.
No I don't think I am an expert on Poland or being a student missinary. Trust me, teaching scares me a tiny bit every day. I am always a little afraid that I am going to mess up, run out of things to do or my biggest fear, that my students won't learn anything from me. Also I know there is still so many more new things to experience and people to meet. I honestly can't wait.
God has seriously blessed me in being in this place. Every single day is so different. Yeah I am getting used to be pattern, but teaching is a daily adventure. Also if you have talked to me, you know that my typical day depends on what day of the week it is. Honestly I love this. No matter how ordinary this all becomes, each day of the week presents something different to look forward to.
Of course I miss my home, my school and my friends. But I am not too sad about it. I know God is using all of us and has us where we are for a reason. I am thankful for all of the blessings He is giving you, whether you are whether in the States, abroad or in Poland with me.
Maybe that sentence doesn't make sense. Let me explain. When I first got to Poland, EVERYTHING was a new experience. From the smaller things like crossing the street, to the bigger things like hearing the Polish language 24/7 and meeting all new people.
Here I am one month later. All of these things are becoming more normal. I am getting used to all of these changes, I am adapting.
Adaption is a beautiful thing. I am feeling less and less like an outsider and more and more a part of this place. I am starting to think of Kołobrzeg, Poland as a part of the list of places I consider home. The people I am constantly surrounded by are starting to feel more and more like an extended family. Even though over half the time I have no clue what they are saying, the smiles on their faces, the kindness in their hearts, the way they include me are all things I understand. No translation needed.
A few weeks ago I felt like I was missing my life. But now, I feel like this IS my life. I am not a passerby, I am not just visiting for a few weeks. I LIVE here, and this place and these people will become a part of me.
No I don't think I am an expert on Poland or being a student missinary. Trust me, teaching scares me a tiny bit every day. I am always a little afraid that I am going to mess up, run out of things to do or my biggest fear, that my students won't learn anything from me. Also I know there is still so many more new things to experience and people to meet. I honestly can't wait.
God has seriously blessed me in being in this place. Every single day is so different. Yeah I am getting used to be pattern, but teaching is a daily adventure. Also if you have talked to me, you know that my typical day depends on what day of the week it is. Honestly I love this. No matter how ordinary this all becomes, each day of the week presents something different to look forward to.
Of course I miss my home, my school and my friends. But I am not too sad about it. I know God is using all of us and has us where we are for a reason. I am thankful for all of the blessings He is giving you, whether you are whether in the States, abroad or in Poland with me.