The past few months have been the most wonderful months I've had since moving to Haiti. In January, our board of directors came for their annual meeting. Everyone is excited for the things to come this year! March 1st, our missionary community doubled as we welcomed a young couple from Northern California, Dizzie and Josh Hus. I am so excited to serve alongside them.
Another thing I must note (a rather big and exciting thing), is that I've made the decision to stay in Haiti another year. Once I returned from Christmas break and saw the students again, I couldn't imagine leaving in 6 short months. After spending all this time building relationships, learning the language, and getting a handle on what I'm doing, it didn't make much sense to leave quite yet.
It wasn't the most comfortable decision. I miss my family, friends, and the simple comforts home has to offer. Sometimes I worry that I'll continue to lose the closeness I once had with certain friends, that I'm missing out on precious family time, that I should be getting married by now, etc. However, following Jesus is so absolutely worth it. I believe wholeheartedly that He has more for me here in Haiti.
It often seems like it would be much easier to move back home to Indiana and "continue" my life. But then I realize I am in the midst of an incredibly beautiful life with Jesus; one filled with joy, heartache, compassion, trial, love, learning, and so on. It's been a glorious adventure serving my beloved Savior.
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