I guess you really don't know what you've got until it's gone. It is such an over used phrase, but it is so true. For some reason Sabbath's in California remind of that.
California has definitely been an experience so far. I have met a lot of amazing people and am having a great time being a dean, coach, teacher, and everything else! It keeps me really busy most of the time, except the weekend. Now, many of you would think, "That's awesome, you have no studying or anything so you can do what you want." Well you are wrong.
I am a full time dean with one week-end off a month. This means my weekends are spent with the girls in the dorm, which does not give me freedom to go places. Now it may sound like I am complaining, but I am not. I love spending time with my girls and getting to know them. But on Sabbaths, the school doesn't plan anything so there really isn't much to do. These are the days when I miss home the most.
I live for Skype dates and phone calls. If I get none, then I spend my time on facebook, wishing I could be with my friends doing something awesome and not missing out on their lives. I have to constantly remind myself that what I am doing is awesome, because I was called by God to do it. But that doesn't always cure the lonliness.
I like to think I am a pretty positive person. I seem to be able to find something good in everything. But when Sabbath's role around that is really hard. California is a very liberal state (religiously) and I hate that most of the people's idea of Sabbath is sports on Friday night and a trip to the mall on Saturday. Also, like I said before, all I want is a hug. A real hug from someone who isn't just hugging me because I look sad, but because they love me and can tell I needed it without me saying anything. Those are the simple things that I miss the most.
But my girls are awesome! I am really starting to bond with a few of them, especially one girl, her name is Vivian. She is on my volleyball team and everytime we see each other we say, "Hey, girl heyyyyy" It's the simple things.
And then there is Van. She is so sweet. She is an international student from Viet Nam, who always has a smile on her face. It's the simple things.
Also, I am having a blast coaching volleyball. My co-coach is so much fun and loves to tease me about... well anything and everything. He keeps me laughing. It's the simple things.
It really is the simple things in life that keep me going day to day. So please do one simple, but powerful thing for me and just send up a prayer! And remember it's the simple things that can pull you through life. Recognize those on your worst days and they won't seem so bad any more.
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