I am thankful for

my family at home missing me. I am thankful for the people that I have met here in South Africa. I am thankful for the things I have learned and still learning. I am thankful for many things.

Today, Thanksgiving would be like any other holiday except this year I celebrated it in South Africa.

I was sitting at the table thinking of the things that have passed. So many great memories. Some tears. Lots of frustration at myself but sometimes with others. And lots of laughter and joy.

Tonight is my last night here in Pietermartizburg, then its off to a three day journey to Cape Town. I am excited for what is going to happen along the way.

It was just yesterday when I came into my little room, unpacked my things and set out for the adventure of my life. And now I am sitting in that same little room, writing on this blog thinking of each day that has passed.

I am thankful that God made all of this even possible for me to experience, and I am thankful that my parents helped me and still loved me when I chose to go.