Right now, I'm laying out in the front courtyard, it's beautiful, and life couldn't be any better (except if I didn't have two midterms on Friday, but who cares? All I have to get is a C!!)
My life the last few weeks has been a huge roller-coaster. I came back from Venice (high!) only to get sick (low!). I have wonderful friends (HIGH!) but then the cold I got a lot worse (low!). Finally, my parents came (HIGH!!!!) but then I was told I had to go to class Friday to take those darn midterms in the 2 classes I don't like (low....).
What more could a person ask for? I have a family that loves me as much as I love them. I have awesome friends both at JForce (John Felice Rome Center) and in MKE and GB. There's barely a cloud in the sky and the courtyard is covered in what I'm choosing to believe are daisies.
It's days like this when I'm truly surrounded by God. Sure, I've had my struggles (who hasn't?), but if you told me a year ago that I would be sitting outside in Rome on my laptop with plans to go to Tunisia in a week (!), I would have thought you were on drugs. Never did I think I'd end up here. Those who know me well know how indecisive I am and how much I struggled choosing a study abroad option: South Africa, Ireland, England, Spain, El Salvador and then finally Rome.
I wish I could describe this moment better, but in this one moment, in this one place, everything is perfect in the world.
Erin, this post made me cry. I am so happy for you and only wish that more people could have the experience that you are living right now.
ReplyDeleteI'm sending good thoughts your way.....thank you for putting things into perspective for me this morning, which I am really needing lately!
yo the young woman with the writing skills-your travel challenged uncle in Green Bay wishes you well in your journey
ReplyDeleteLove it. What a beautiful experience! I'm glad you've been able to spend such amazing time in such amazing places, and be Guided through it all by our awesome God! :) Enjoy it girl!
ReplyDelete<3 Elizabeth
ps - FYI, I am a little sad that I leave for my MAP trip in like 3 weeks and you won't be keeping me awake when I'm driving and making fun of my kickball skills (or lack there of) and raising your left hand every time something could be interpreted inappropriately. I guess Rome is a good excuse though ;)
Erin....you are a writer!! I could just imagine you there, writing and thinking all those thoughts - and I have never been to Rome!
ReplyDeleteI am so happy for you that you are enjoying this experience - the highs and the lows! How cool that your mom & dad came!
Stay safe! Love, Bonnie
You really have daisies in February?
ReplyDeleteJust to make you feel even more blessed, GB today was again filled with the sound of snowblowers. Nice break to picture you sitting in the sun amidst the flowers. :)
Hi Erin,
ReplyDeleteI am as happy for you as your are Happy!!!!
P.s. This is Uncle Jon Kolb. I'm not sure how to get Carol off my computer :)
Erin, We are so happy that your are our daughter. We look forward to seeing you again tonight! We love you very much.
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Wow! Sounds like you had one of those 10 best ever days. Guess you made the right choice in selecting Rome. On question on a different subject. How come Jon Kolb gets to be your friend TWICE on this blog?
ReplyDeleteHello, Hello,..... is this blog broken? Is anyone there?
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