You know that saying "I would cross oceans for you" ? Well, Megan officially did it! I can not express to you how thrilled I was to have her come to Switzerland and visit. It was wonderful! This picture was taken at Charly O'neil's an- Irish Pub in Geneva. (I know, isn't that funny)? Teresa and I decided that if we couldn't take her to Ireland while she was here, we could at least bring her to the next best thing where Guinness runs like water and everyone know your name. (or something like that).
Meg left this morning, and I am sad :( Teresa and I were joking with her yesterday saying, "You are the bright light of our homeland". Having her here made us both a little extra homesick I think. I can't even count the number of times I told Megan that I missed my Mom. I think at one point I was brushing my teeth and suddenly peered out of my bathroom with toothpaste and all to declare the intensity of my "mother missing".This experience has been great, but there is no denying that sometimes, even in the midst of it all, you want the simple things, like a hug from your Dad, or the random familiar sights, sounds and smells that you associate with home.
When Megan was here, the three of us had a lot of time to talk about the changes taking place in each of our lives, in the lives of our families, etc. It brought me a great deal of hope and excitement about the future, and also a feeling of honor, knowing that I have been blessed with so many people in my life to love and serve God with. Then this morning, as I walked with Megan to the tram stop, we prayed together, for protection and then Meg thanked God for the the unity that He brings to all of us, all of our friends and family, as we travel from here to there. That truth, has been a stronghold for me as I have been away these last six months. Knowing that as Christ as my center, I am united with all of my friends and family who also keep Christ as their center. I know that my writing is sloppy right now, I guess what I am just trying to say is that it meant a lot.
So... in honor of Megan's visit, our conversations, prayers and laughter; her beauty and light, I will post her favorite Irish Blessing:
May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind always be at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
and rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.
Meg left this morning, and I am sad :( Teresa and I were joking with her yesterday saying, "You are the bright light of our homeland". Having her here made us both a little extra homesick I think. I can't even count the number of times I told Megan that I missed my Mom. I think at one point I was brushing my teeth and suddenly peered out of my bathroom with toothpaste and all to declare the intensity of my "mother missing".This experience has been great, but there is no denying that sometimes, even in the midst of it all, you want the simple things, like a hug from your Dad, or the random familiar sights, sounds and smells that you associate with home.
When Megan was here, the three of us had a lot of time to talk about the changes taking place in each of our lives, in the lives of our families, etc. It brought me a great deal of hope and excitement about the future, and also a feeling of honor, knowing that I have been blessed with so many people in my life to love and serve God with. Then this morning, as I walked with Megan to the tram stop, we prayed together, for protection and then Meg thanked God for the the unity that He brings to all of us, all of our friends and family, as we travel from here to there. That truth, has been a stronghold for me as I have been away these last six months. Knowing that as Christ as my center, I am united with all of my friends and family who also keep Christ as their center. I know that my writing is sloppy right now, I guess what I am just trying to say is that it meant a lot.
So... in honor of Megan's visit, our conversations, prayers and laughter; her beauty and light, I will post her favorite Irish Blessing:
May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind always be at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
and rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.
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