August 25, 2008

an understanding

un·der·stand·ing--n
1.mental process of a person who comprehends; comprehension; personal interpretation
2.intellectual faculties; intelligence; mind
3.superior power of discernment; enlightened intelligence
4.knowledge of or familiarity with a particular thing

i came to a realization today.
i think ive figured out why im in london.


my boyfriend talked to me after reading my last post. he said maybe, maybe, i was taking things for granted at home, and that God took me to london so i would appreciate all the things i have more than i had. and as i was talking to my best friend sarah, i realized.. thats it. ive taken for granted all my friendships. all my true friends. i didnt know how amazing they were until i couldnt be with them as often. i share all my problems with sarah and we have grown even closer than before. the same with other friends. i didnt really understand and appreciate all my wonderful friends until i needed them most, and they all showed up.
all that still doesnt make london a better place to live, or make me come home faster. but it definately does help me to know that through all this i will grow closer to my real friends. i will develope true strong friendships while im away from home.

im still not thrilled to live in london, and there will be days when i will break down and cry to come home. london never will be my home. and i will always long to be in america. but i know my friends are there for me. i always knew that, but i am confident that i can let them know and they will care.

1 comment:

rachel =) said...

knowing at least a glimmer of a reason why helps. i'm praying for you, my dear. you are amazing, i want you to know that. i also want you to know how much i love you.