Rivers and Roads

I blogged a bit ago about how excited I was to go home for Easter. And the weekend was perfect. I was able to see my brother and spend breakfast with him one day. What a treat. And since Erin still lives at home, I was able to visit her at work and spend some sister time together throughout the weekend. That girl has grown up so much, and I am so proud of the beautiful lady she is becoming!
I also had a good weekend with my friends. They are a blessing in my life; there is no doubt about that. These friends are on fire for Christ, and they inspire me each time I see them. I was blessed to see/hear my friend participate in the Good Friday service at Bethel. Followed the next day by a Bible study, and yet the next day with Easter dinner and a special praise and worship at Dordt led by Austin and Darin. I feel as if my soul and my heart is renewed after spending time with these guys and gals.
And, as usual, I was blessed to spend some quality time with Ben. I really cherish the moments when we can speak, in person, just us two, and continue to learn about each other. However, being with our friends is always a good time, and we both got ab work outs from laughing while playing volleyball with them!
Returning to Trinity after the weekend has been a struggle. I found out that my rooming plans were not going to work out. There are no hard feelings, only uncertainties about where to go next with the open plans. I am starting to realize that God has provided for me wherever I go in this life, and I will eternally be grateful to my Great Father. I am also starting to realize that these blessings are causing me to feel a void when certain people aren't with me. I mean, Marisa has been in my life since I was 5. And this year has been a struggle without her next door. This week, several of our choir members missed our concert because they needed to go home for funerals of family members. And that scares me. I would have a hard time getting back home if something happened suddenly. And after having lunch with my friend at Dordt before returning to Trinity, I felt my heart break when I walked away from them all. I was always the one to get homesick on family vacations; and it still happens. Although I consider Trinity one of my two homes, I can't ever shake this feeling. I'm always looking forward to the next time I get to go home, or the next time someone will visit me.
To be honest... that's all I have to say about that right now. Tonight at our concert, a great group sang this song that clicked with me. I hope you enjoy it.

Rivers and Roads