Contemplations

I know that it has almost a month since I last posted, and to be honest, there is not a lot to tell. My travel plans are pretty much the same, and nothing spectacular has happened recently. However, there has been a great improvement in my personal life. I struggled to fit in with the other Americans I came here with I think for the fact that there are 9 women and me...and until recently I didn't realize that the remedy to this was to find close friends here. I have, and they are wonderful. Now the crux of the matter here, is that I have to leave them in a matter of about 11 weeks, but the time that we have all shared with each other is just as priceless as the time that I have spent with all of you. They, like you, have seen me grow, hurt, and laugh, and are valuable to me. I still miss home and the people there (home being Arkansas AND Jewell), and there is nothing and no one that can replace that, it is just going to make the transition a little harder. I miss my boys in the fraternity...I still get their emails, and they make me so proud to be a part of something bigger than I am. I miss my family who have sacrificed so much so that I can be happy and have the experiences that I do. I miss my friends from home and church for their open ears and open hearts that supported and do support me for the short stints that I am at home. I am so very thankful for everyone in my life, and I am excited more than anxious to see what God has in store in the next couple of years. I'm terrified because I am going to have to make some very big decisions, but with a little help from all of you, I'll deal. Much love...

Cody