The Home Stretch

Well, it's official...I have nothing to do. I just turned in my final assignment and all that is left to do is go to class. We're struggling to find things to do because most of the other students have a lot of work left to do. So we've resolved to watch the tv show House with our friend Danielle. It's very refreshing to be done with all of my work, but I still feel like I should be doing something haha. I've really been trying to soak up the last few days here with my friends, which is probably what's most important to me (that and sleep). It's very bittersweet that the semester is...

Oh wow. i just have to insert a comment here because I'm in the library and a girl that I'm sitting next to just applied her spray deodorant...in public. That's all. I guess I'd rather her wear deodorant than not though...

So as I was saying...It's very bittersweet that the semester is over. I've so fully enjoyed my time here and don't want to leave this new and different experience that I feel like I've just begun, but I am so eager to get home to my family and everything that awaits me there. With Christmas just around the corner, 9 days...but who's counting :), I'm trying to keep my mind constantly turned to the gift of Jesus, and redemption through him. It really is such a fascinating thought, that the Son of God coming down, humbly but also mightily, to bring us life to its fullest. I know that my words will never do justice to the greatness and gloriousness that Christ brings and offers to us, but in a single phrase, it captivates my heart and always will. Although it's the holiday season in England as well, it just doesn't feel like Christmas to me, which is why I'm so excited to go home. I know that wherever I am, I will always be filled with inexpressible joy at Christmastime, but I believe that joy is expressed so much more when I'm surrounded by those who share in it with me. 

With all that said, for the next few days I will be enjoying my last few days in the UK with my friends, but I can't wait to see all of you soon and am so excited to share joy with you this holiday season!