Here I am, on the eve of the first day of my sabbatical. Wondering what to pack and what not to pack as this is the first time ever going on a long journey for this long - 3 months. I am reading all the e-mails and cards received from friends from my church family; it is comforting to know that they are praying for Susan and me. One of the cards reads, "It must feel wonderful to know you are going to your native land and re-connect with the Lord. I wish you both a beautiful trip. We will miss you, but we know you will be coming back to us, so enjoy your much earned time away." With this card also a St. Jude Devotional Prayer Booklet. How nice!
We chose this verse from Isaiah that reads, "In returning and rest shall you be saved, and in quietness and trust, you shall find your strength" as our mantra for this sabbatical, a journey back to the beginning of our life, connecting with family, friends, culture, religion, faith, etc., elements which shaped me and prepared me to who I am today. It is getting late, I must get some good rest considering that I didn't get much sleep much last night as I stayed awake to usher in the New Year.
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