Jerusalem University College
A note from Claire:
Well T Minus three days here in PA. I can barely believe that its almost time to go on this adventure. Things have strangely started to slow down, which I guess is good because I still have a lot to do before we leave, AND yes that includes homework. But really I am going to work on it today and I am not doing anything for the next few days, though I do have to find some more things that cover my elbows. I had no idea how immodest I was until I met the Jews! I have decided that I don't care that I am going to have to change everything about fashion wise and just blend in the Israeli crowd. I am looking forward to how this experience is going to change my world view.
So here I sit in Panera Bread in Dickson City, wondering about what life is going to be like away from this place. I know that God is changing things all over the place and I am happy to be a part of it, however there has been a lot of pain coming the way of my friends and family lately. How can so much expected good come from such terrible situations that this summer has brought us? I know if we keep trusting we will find out.
I would like to definitely write a thank you to all the support that I have gotten financially from my Church family. I can not believe the support that they have given me, and it is good to know that I am so loved and cared about, this blog is definitely written with you in mind. So thank you very much to Hannah Thomas, The Towers family, Bob, Cookie, Gina, Muriel, the Garms Family, and The Coopers. Without you I do not know how I would have been able to stretch my summer pay over three months. I mean even today after such a terrible night, and angel came to my door with a 500 dollar check! Can you believe it! I definitely cried about that one, what a huge blessing. But it isn't only the checks but the prayers as well. How blessed am I to have such loving people in my life.
We are leaving on Wednesday in the afternoon, but I have to leave the house at 8am to make sure I get to the airport (JFK) in time for all the baggage stuff we have to get through. From there we fly out to Athens, where we plan to spend the day which should be so fun. It only costs around 6 dollars to take the bus into down town Athens, and I want to get my picture taken with the Parthenon!
I think that is it for now, more to come later!
Love you, Claire.
4 comments:
Words cannot explain how I feel about this whole thing, the feeling are quite mixed. I am sorry about how things had gone for you last evening. Remember that Satan uses people to accomplish his dirty work. Do not be overcome by it. I love you Claire. I am so proud of who you are and who you are becoming. Love, Mom
ohClaire im so excited for you!
i know this experience will be a life changing one!
I'm excited for you. It seems overwhelming and a little frightening now, but I'm sure that when it all gets going, you'll have the time of your life! I am and will be praying for you, reading your blog, and looking forward to talking to you early next semester!
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