I Have Returned

Greetings, Yesterday I returned from my mission trip to the ozark mountain region. 11 days have I been gone. I wish to write of every single event that happened on the trip, every inside joke, every laugh, every word shouted at another anger, every single person I have met. But That would mean blogging for roughly 8 hours, something that is less than appealing. So I only write of the memories that are resting in my mind at the present moment.

My first realization gleaned from this trip is I am the proud owner of the world's most wicked awesome friends. We grew incredible close over the past 11 days and my childish fearful question of "Do I have any real friends??" has, I believe, finally been vanquished. I have friends who are willing to laugh with me, cry with me, and be there for me when I am a less happy companion. Only your dearest friends would be willing to sit up way past lights out in 15 minutes of silence other than the sound of your own sniffles and sobs. Only your dearest friends would pray for anwswers, give advice, talk, and just be there for you late into the night when you feel completely alone and betrayed.

I have many more things to say, many more realizations to share. But an errand calls my name.

Much more to come, Emily