Time flies when you're doing what you love...
Hello to everyone!
Well, I just got home from a fantastic trip to Italy for my birthday! What a beautiful place Italy is. More wonderful than Italy was seeing my parents for the first time in 7 1/2 months. Wow, can't believe that it has been that long. It was a emotional and wonderful reunion between us all and we had a great time both in N. Ireland and in Italy together. Now, I get to look forward to seeing my sister, brother in-law, and my niece Anna. Plus baby Wright #2! I cannot wait for that reunion as well.
Like the title of my blog says, time flies when you are doing what you love. That is in fact exactly how I feel at this moment. I cannot believe how much I have grown since last August. It sometimes feels as though I have become a new person. This experience, this chance of a lifetime has shaped me and changed me in ways that are only known by God. My Mom and Dad said it best, they said, we have missed you so much, but to see you and that assures us that you are as happy as you seem on the phone and internet. Indeed I am very happy.
Life is a funny thing. I have come to Belfast seeking to give my life to God and serve for the hope of Peace in this beautiful country, yet I have been given such a gift in return. Peace within myself. Now that people in my family are starting to come visit they see that, peace is running deep within me and friends let me tell you how good that feels. It does not mean that there are not still bad days, hard days, challenging days, but it means that within all of us there lies the ability to find peace. It is truly as different as we all are from one another and no one can show you how to find it but God and yourself. But seeking it, actively seeking it everyday is a life choice that is well worth the hardships.
These last few months will be bitter sweet, filled with laughing crying, finding and loosing part of myself that is sure to stay here, my home for just a time.
My love,
Melissa
posted by Melissa Wheeler @ 6:05 AM
3 Comments:
OMG Melissa! Sounds like such fun you had. We just finished Cursiilo and I talked about you and it sounds like others may have, too. I know the Pampa church wants to to give a talk when you get home about your mission work, so we'll start booking for you (hahaha). Peace and blessings my dear friend. You are such an inspiration, a mouthpiece from God, a good and faithful servant.
Jen
Sweetie,
Getting to see you was the highlight of a great and glorious trip. It's was so nice to see you as happy as you have sounded. Your maturity astounds me, my love.
Love always,
Dad
Melissa,
It is a true blessing to read your notes! I can feel God's peace within you and that brings me peace. Maybe that's the way peace works; one person at a time, giving it to another person.
Love you,
Cruse
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