So two weekends ago we went to Cork in Southern Ireland. Not the most exciting thing we've done. We went to a hurling match, and that was really fun! I think they should bring the sport
to the US. It's kind-of a combination of every sport known to man and it's really fast-paced and exciting. You should look up a video of itif you get a chance. We also went to Blarney Castle and "kissed the Blarney stone." It was very tourist-y, but we had a good time. The castle itself was really pretty. They had signs everywhere documenting the "history/story" of Blarney castle and the Blarney stone with super corny illustrations on them. Dead give-away that it's merely a tourist attraction. Oh well, we made if fun. Took a nap in the grass right next to the castle :)
This past weekend we went to LONDON!! I love London. It's such a beautiful, unique city. Last time I was there I didn't even get to come close to experiencing it. I feel like we did a better job
this time. We got to see the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace, took a tour of Westminster Abbey, saw Parliament and Big Ben, explored the park and saw all of the street performers around the London Eye, walked around Trafalgar Square (where they were having a huge "Canada Day" celebration to make fun of American Independence Day) and Piccadilly Circus, saw the m&m store where we got some red/white/blue m&ms thinking we were being patriotic before we realized that those are also Great Britain's colors (oops), took a tour of Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, walked across Tower Bridge, and toured the Tower of London. It was a very eventful 2 days! I loved London, but it made me miss Dublin. London is huge and fast-paced while Dublin is small and chill. I prefer it :)
So I've been having a relatively hard time with missing home recently. Don't get me wrong, I'm having an amazing time in Dublin, but I've just never been away from home this long before, and I miss it. It's pretty draining being constantly out of your comfort zone. Being away from every single person you know is difficult. Also, I don't get to talk to Chris at all this month while he's at ROTC officer training, so that doesn't help. God has really been reminding me that He's always with me even though everyone I love is on the other side of the Atlantic. Joshua 1:9 says "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” What an awesome promise :) I'm still studying Psalms, and pretty much every Psalm talks about God being our refuge and source of strength. I've been experiencing God as my refuge in a whole new way this summer. Things are different when you have to turn to God because there's literally no one else around for you to turn to. I know God is using this summer to really teach me how to be completely dependent to Him and to really surrender. Forever a work in progress, to be sure.
I've had a little bit more trouble in the witnessing department lately. Witnessing takes work, and it's really easy to be selfish and to just not "feel like it" sometimes. I was really convicted by 2 Thessalonians 3:13 "But as for you, brothers, do not grow weary of doing good." Continued prayers for witnessing opportunities and boldness would be much appreciated. I watched a Faith sermon with my only girl roommate, Laura (pictured above), the other day and she seemed to enjoy it. He gave me the opportunity to share my faith and testimony with her, and that was an amazing experience. God works in pretty incredible ways. Thanks for all the prayers and support! I'll be home before you know it.
nice title hahaha
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