This week we spent M/W/F at the children's center! We did crafts and games and just loved on the kids the best we could. Not being able to have a conversation with them because of language difference was tough, but it was still good. Wednesday we took them to the park and had ice cream. I must say we played a game with them that was basically an extreme squat workout, plus we had to play duck duck goose in a squatted position because the ground was a little wet. So I got quite a workout and am still feeling it. Haha. Anyways, seeing pictures of these adorable little ones will have to wait til I get home because of protection reasons we can't post pictures of the kids on Facebook. But just trust me when I say they are super cute. :) I will be sad to say goodbye next Monday, but am thankful for the time I got to spend with them.
Yesterday we went on what I would call an extreme hiking adventure. The others that are used to mountains and elevation and just exercise in general thought it was normal hiking, but yeah... I come from the flatlands, so it was not an easy task, plus i was wearing my Toms. I now realize that was a bad decision. We were thousands of feet above sea level, and there was still snow on the mountains along our path. We hiked somewhere near 10 kilometers up and down and over and around hills and mountains. I must say after my squat workout with the kids just a few days before, I was still a little sore and was definitely feeling the burn. To add to the soreness, I fell three times... y'all know my middle name is grace, right? haha Anyways, the views and the scenery all around us were incredibly beautiful. I wish my camera did it justice, but it doesn't. Eventually hours later we made it to Lukomir, which is a village out in the middle of no where. You walk into it and feel like time has gone backwards and suddenly you are seeing what life was like hundreds of years ago. It was amazing. We took some great pictures, which I will try to post by next weekend.
Up next on the agenda is a week long retreat in the mountains that we as a team are in charge of the teaching. So Tuesday morning I will be teaching on the Fruit of the Spirit and mainly on what love is and how it should affect our lives. On top of that, Anna and I have been put in charge of the little kids for the week. So I think it's going to be busy, but fun!
Now for the change in plans... Originally we were leaving here on Tuesday the 18th to start slowly making our way towards Montenegro, but sadly that has recently been cancelled. We will now stay in Sarajevo until probably Wednesday morning, then make our way south to Mostar, BiH! Then Friday we will make our way to Split, Croatia! I have dreamed of seeing Croatia and couldn't be more excited! We will be there for a full week, and starting Monday we will be helping a new YWAM base with working an English camp. Then Friday we will board a plane and fly back to Prague. Woo! God is good. We got the flight for the same cost of being on trains and buses for over 20 hours. We will arrive back in Cheb, CZ that night. Then will be patiently awaiting the arrival of the rest of our family who will be flying home from Turkey!
These past few months have been the time of my life. I couldn't be happier or more thankful for how this time has been. I have the most amazing extended family that comes from 9 different countries. I will be extremely sad to say goodbye to them all, but I hope and pray that one day we will get to have a reunion. We've been talking about Spain... :)
A fun little thing that my friends Andreya, Mark and I have been doing to keep in touch while our South Africa is separated into the other team is to take turn asking questions that we all answer. This week was my turn, and my question was "What are 5 things you will miss most about Europe, and what are 5 things you excited for back home?" So I will share my answers with you all...
What I will miss about Europe:
1. My YWAM family!!!
2. Trains. Haha I have really enjoyed the trains. Oh and metro surfing :)
3. The ability to travel and experience different places and cultures.
4. The ability to just walk down the street and buy groceries or walk around town.
5. The views of the beautiful cities we have seen... Prague, Budapest, Belgrade, Sarajevo, and of course Macedonia.
What I'm excited for back home:
1. The OCEAN! I miss the sun and the sand so much.
2. Seeing my all of my friends and family that I have so terribly missed! Especially, my friend Sammy who is due to have her first baby a week after I get home, and my two little ones that are growing like weeds! I miss those little munchkins so much!
3. Foooooooood. Seriously, I haven't had steak in over 4 months. Or bacon. Or fried chicken. Or seafood. Or sushi. Or caesar salad. Or publix subs. And many other delicious things. I'm so tired of bread/pasta/rice ALL.THE.TIME.
4. I can't wait to drive my car!!! McNubbins... I miss you and hope that I remember how to drive you properly after not driving a vehicle for 6 months :)
5. Warmth and sunshine! I don't like being cold and cloudy weather. Haha
Until next time... Much love to you all! xo :)
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