Once again, it hurts to be without all of you. You know who you are...you are my joy. Today I was thinking I would have done just about anything to sit down and have a coffee with you girls. I am trying to get accustomed to the distance between us and the uncomfortable idea of investing in new people also...but it is not easy. I unconsciously silence my vocal cords and shiver at the idea of revealing what I am thinking. I am praying the Lord will provide me with a Portuguese friend with whom I can just be. Someone with whom I can sit on the beach and just think without feeling overwhelmed.
I hope each of you knows exactly how much you mean to me. You should know that you are each so precious and dear, that there is void within that you girls have stitched closed. I love you all and the patchwork quilt you provide for my heart...
(from shore)
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Love you my friend. Look at my new pictures I put up of the house. Then maybe you'll feel home for a moment. Miss you.
I love you so very dearly, my sweet Carlina! The Lord knows your heart and He knows how beautiful it is and what it is capable of doing as you begin the seemingly frightening thing of building new relationships with the people of Portugal. You are strong, Caroline, and remember that even in your weakness, His strength is made perfect! The wonderful thing about the friendship that our group of girls has is that it does not matter how big the sea between us is - we will always be there for each other! Caroline, we are so blessed to have such a close-knit group ("you girls"). It is a group of such wonderfully talented women who are going to do such incredible things in this world and (I think I can speak for all of us ; ) not a day goes by when we do not think of each other and the profoundly unique impact that each one had on our life. You are one of those strong, beautiful women who is already doing wonderful things for our world (whether you see it or not right now ; ) Até na próxima vez! (or just, Ciao bella!)
Caroline!!! My little sparrow!! I miss you, a lot! I know being abroad is hard. You are doing the right thing, I promise! You've been there long enough to miss home and wonder if you are in the right place, doing the right thing and being productive. Unfortunately, being unsure makes you stronger and more personable which leads me to believe that your new best friend must be right around the corner. Someone to confide in and have admiration for...they are just waiting for you. Great things will come if you can stay focused and remember your blessings (as I know you do.) Tell me what you need and I will give it! I can support you however you need it! Take care my dear and tell me things about Lisbon that I would have forgotten over the years!!
Christina
Caroline!!! My little sparrow!! I miss you, a lot! I know being abroad is hard. You are doing the right thing, I promise! You've been there long enough to miss home and wonder if you are in the right place, doing the right thing and being productive. Unfortunately, being unsure makes you stronger and more personable which leads me to believe that your new best friend must be right around the corner. Someone to confide in and have admiration for...they are just waiting for you. Great things will come if you can stay focused and remember your blessings (as I know you do.) Tell me what you need and I will give it! I can support you however you need it! Take care my dear and tell me things about Lisbon that I would have forgotten over the years!!
Christina
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