I am sitting in my classroom on my last Tuesday morning of work at SPH. My homeroom has graduated so I'm enjoying my cup of coffee in quiet. I miss them. The last weeks have been a flurry of activity with farewell lunches and brunches and graduation ceremonies and then the ever exciting Prom. Time is flying by and now that I said goodbye to my favourite group of kids, it's starting to hit me a little more that I really am leaving this place.
Three years has been a long time but it has also gone quickly. As a first teaching assignment, it's been incredible. I've been able to experience so many things and be part of this fantastic SPH family and community. I've made some terrific friends who I know will be part of my life for years to come and developed other relationships that have shaped and changed me. We have gone through some pretty happy times together but also experienced some awful things together as well. Through it all though, I am very grateful for my time here in Indonesia.
It is crazy to think that three years ago, none of this was part of my life and now, here I stand very much a part of life here in Indonesia. While obviously there are aspects of life here that I will not miss, it still has been my life for the past three years, a life I have learned to adjust to and grow comfortable with and finally enjoy and love.
This chapter of my life is coming to an end and the next one is up there ahead. I have no real idea what the next years will hold but I can see God working things out for me and I know that He will be there with me in Germany, guiding and directing my path.
So while most likely this is the last entry I'll write on this blog (although never say never) I have decided to devote a new spin-off one to the next chapter:
in which Jessica goes to Germany
Thanks for checking in here from time to time and an extra big thanks to those of you who wrote comments!
Hope to see some of you this summer.. and if not, we always have the interweb!
Much love,
Jessica
3 comments:
Okay, sappy person I've turned into, I actually got a little teary reading this. In my eyes, you're a hero, a great explorer, a fearless blonde (in a land of not-so-blondes) teacher! I've watched in amazement as you've navigated these last 3 years with faith, poise, dignity and a sense of humour. Absolutely CAN'T wait to see you!
I have commented before and wanted to say I have enjoyed reading about your teaching in SE Asia. I am now looking forward to the next chapter in your life that the Lord has laid out for you. Be safe as you travel.
Kellie
USA
And a great photo!
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