Transition. That's a nice way of usually saying that you're leaving what you know to be put into uncomfortable situations. I remember pushing my forehead on the back window of my dad's truck and it staying there because of the cold, sitting in one of those tiny somehow legal stowaway seats leaving our grandparents'' home in Littleton Colorado the 21st of December back in 2007. We were in California 6 months before this making a similar move; but I remember much more distinctly moving from Littleton to Castle Rock because I felt like I had just found friends, was fitting in my class, and all that work was white-washed. All of us go through these awkward transitions in our lives; moving, going to college, marriage, a new job, etc. Out here we move around a lot, always changing our circumstances. I think the two biggest things that I've learned from this are 1) New experiences and unfamiliarity will help us grow and will be great memories so we should always look to try new things, talk to new people, learn new skills 2) Everyone in life is always experiencing change so when you find friends that will be there even after circumstances for them or for you change you should make an effort to keep them in your life.
Out here in Benin we're going through a transition here too. All of the missionaries who have been out here longer than me are all going home at the end of the month. Thursday was the last time we all will see each other in person. I've shared a lot of good memories with all these guys since I've gotten here but now new missionaries are coming and they'll be transitioning back into normal life. I'm thankful I got to make some lifelong friends and memories with these guys. I am excited to make new memories with the new guys and the new areas I'll be in for the next 9 months. I'm also thankful for everyone that has stayed in touch.
1) The Tahitians
2) Gramps & I (Kipoy)
3) New Roads
