His Leading: "I Speak Two Languages

Thursday, October 7, 2010

"I Speak Two Languages - American & English"

I have been feeling sick lately. Not because of the water, or the food I am not use to. Not because of the different climate or anything else that is typical. I feel this way because Christianna left for America today.

Christianna was one of the other volunteers with Freedom Firm. She was here since May and I praise God that I got to spend (exactly) one month with her! She had planned on leaving before I arrived in India but God had other plans and I am so glad He did.

Before I came to India I had heard a lot of great things about this girl. In my mind I was sort of like, "Sheesh what's so wonderful about her that everybody I talk to with Freedom Firm raves about her?" After the first time we met I figured it out. She is AMAZING. She is the kindest person ever, so personable and willing to do anything to help out. She isn't shy which equals a great, "Welcome to India" person. But more than that she become one of my best friends. I love how friendship seems to come so much more easily when God is the base. I learned a lot from her and ask God to be more like her.

I love you Christianna and I am praying for you right now as you are traveling home. Can't wait to see you in Chicago!

Hakuna Matata

3 comments:

TrishOctober 7, 2010 at 6:25 AM
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Amy @ AGirlCalledBelovedOctober 7, 2010 at 12:13 PM
Awww you are both beautiful! And you are right. When God is the center of the friendship, then things seem meant to be. =)
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SarahOctober 8, 2010 at 11:17 PM
Thank you both so much! =)
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