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Homesickness and Other Such Things

22.02.2007 overcast 21 °C

Well, I won't lie; I'm not doing super great at the moment. The past two weeks have been like some wonderful vacation. I'd wake up, call my mom and Pippi, and they'd whisk me away for some fun daily activity. I'd stay with them for most of the day, and then they'd drop me off and I'd go to sleep. But I had to say goodbye to my mom last night, so the vacation's over. Now I have to figure out what my life here is actually going to be.

There are just so many uncertainties. I have no idea how I'm going to fill my time. I don't know what I'm going to eat. Who my friends will be. What my classes will be like. What sort of family life I'll have now. There are just so many unknowns. Too many. It's overwhelming. And a bit terrifying.

I, of course, have much from the last week to update you all on, but I'll save that for when I'm feeling better. I'm not sure when that will be. I keep thinking that I want my mommy, but I guess I have to try to be a big girl now. But it's really scary and I'm not always sure I know how.

Posted by KateRarick 12:15 PM Archived in Australia

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Oh hon, I'm sorry. It was tough enough going to college 6 hours away from home, so I may have some inkling of how you're feeling, if only that. Just remember that it's not for forever--you WILL be home and with your family again. But in the meantime, you're going to have such wonderful experiences--even if you're not sure that's true right now. I love you lots and am thinking about and praying for you! Hold that chin up, it'll get easier with time.

22.02.2007 by sanna1116

Oh little Pie... there's no way this won't be tough for awhile.
I remember when I went to school in Texas and how much I missed my Mom and Dad. Luckily I had the family in Dallas to spend weekends with.
Funny thing tho, after a couple weeks on my own I began to realize that most of what my parents taught me was actually true!
Then begins the process of making your decisions correctly for yourself and avoiding life's pitfalls.
Let God guide your heart and all will be well. You really need some time with Him everyday.
Soon you will be so busy with school that all will come together for you and your new life.
Jon, Bicky and me really miss you, but I'm trying to stay focused on the positives in your big adventure.

22.02.2007 by Bisquit

Just take it one day at a time. Like Susanna said, it does get easier once you've been there a while. Business will accumulate again, don't worry. And you ARE coming home again. Might not seem like it, but it's true. Is there a library around where you could go get some books to occpy you? I vote for comics, but that's just me. :) And if you want links to webcomics, I can do those! They helped me when I felt homesick. <3

22.02.2007 by Ondrea

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