Change

As a child I was mostly quiet. I was the child in a classroom that wasn't noticed right away. Many times I sat by myself on the playground and read a book during recess. For many people who know me now this is hard to believe. I loved to read and explored book after book of fairy tales, Greek myths, and far off places like Africa. I may have loved to learn of new places, but I could be very timid at times and never expected to leave my home state except to visit somewhere else in the United States. It is definitely the Lord's doing in sending me to Kenya. Even before losing my parents I didn't like change. Each time one of my family members moved I cried because of the friends I had made in their neighborhood and wouldn't see again. It's a bit ironic that I live in a city that is ever changing. People come and go like the wind. Some people you 'click' with and your relationship flourishes in a short time. Others you put up with because you're expected to be around them. And still others it takes time, but only if time is available. While I'm tempted at times to close up and refuse to get to know a new person, I'm thankful for the many people I've gotten to know and talk with. I've heard their life stories and fun worldwide adventures. Praise God for His lovingkindness! Praise Him for new and old friends! Praise Him because He is indeed good to His children!!!