For those of you who have never lived in a small town, here are some things I have noticed since being back that just make it that much more special.... or sometimes annoying.
- The MLA sits behind you on the flight back home, among the other dozen you know on the flight.
- Someone will slow down on main street... so that you can J-walk
- You are not anonymous. Always be prepared to run into people you know, whether it be at the grocery store, a restaurant, or the dump.
- Your life is not mysterious. Everyone knows where you have been living and what you are up to.
- You teach your old teacher's kid while being observed by your old principal at your mom's school.
- Ignore the 1 hour parking signs. No towing or tickets.
- There are no new faces... besides babies.
Since I have been home, my mom invited me to speak about my Ugandan adventures in her class, as well as all the other classes at her elementary school. I put together a little powerpoint and showed a video on Watoto's mission in Uganda. It is very encouraging to see the students so compassionate about issues in Uganda, their drive to help, and asking tough questions. I am so happy that the students at Veritas will be posting my picture on their prayer tables in their classrooms and some of the students will be now following me on my blog. I hope to send them a Skype call while I am in Uganda, and then hope to visit them when I return.
Well that is it for now. Less than a week before I go... Nerves are starting to kick in but I feel very blessed and encouraged to have lots of people supporting and rooting for me!
Peace and love
My parents and I were discussing whether we'd like to live in a small town. Sometimes I really think I would. But I think being part of a good church also gives a bit of the same feeling - you get a nutty mix of people and they all know your business.
ReplyDeleteHa! I absolutely agree with you!
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