I’ve been here long enough for the newness of the island to wear off. I’ve been here long enough to experience the weekly routines, long enough to make relationships with people that I’ve had enough time to know fairly well. I’ve been here long enough to know the difference between Whitegate IGA and Roseau’s Save A Lot and which place to go to for which groceries. I’ve been here long enough to have an expired visitor’s pass at Ross University School of Medicine.
I haven’t been here long enough to read all the books that I brought with me, eat a ripe avocado from a tree, or get to know even half of the people at the church.
I’ll miss the conversations that I’ve had here. I’ll miss the people here. I’ll also miss the views here. I’ll miss the beach, I’ll miss the fresh fruit, and I’ll miss the slow lifestyle. I’ll miss not having a car, I’ll miss not having a phone. I’ll kind of miss not going to work. I’ll miss the small groups. I’ll miss the Bible studies. I’ll definitely miss the Loy family.
I have definitely had time to rest. I’ve discovered a lot about myself. I’ve had tons of time for reflection. I’m taking life day by day, and it seems to be taking me new places. I am very EXCITED (versus nervous, impatient, frustrated, ect) to see what the next step of my journey is.
I have realized, however, that anything can be a completely new adventure, so long as I chose to make it that way. I'm ready for my next adventure.
