I have been one of the few lucky interns who actually get to see familiar people during their internship. This last weekend I was able to go to a family reunion in North Carolina. The Bacheldor family has gotten together for about 30 years now, once every three years. I've only been to one or two of these reunions before, the last one being six years ago. The highlights of my trip:
1. Seeing my sister, brother-in-law, 6 nephews, and 1 niece. I got to re-meet my second to youngest nephew for the 2nd time and meet my youngest 3 month old nephew for the first time. Those kids stole my heart. One of my favorite things in the world: to hear them call out for their "Aunt Anna".
2. Seeing my parents, brother, and cousins. My dad flew into Knoxville last Thursday. I enjoyed showing him around old Knoxville, Western Heights, and my workplace at FBC. We drove over to NC on Friday, leaving bright and early a little after 6am. I had a lot of fun driving the 8 1/2 hour drive over and back again with my dad. On the way back to Knoxville this last Tuesday, we had a surprise stop at a Revolutionary War historic park site. We ate at the provided picnic tables and watched a quick 15 minute video on why Camden, SC is historical.
There is both a positive and negative side to my going to the reunion
Positive: I got to see my family, which can be a rare occurrence. Seeing my sister and her family was a chance in a life time and I am so grateful I was able to meet my newest nephew while he was still young. It had also been a while since I'd seen my brother and parents, and it's always great to see them! The time will henceforth fly by and the internship will be done before I know it....and I'll get to see them again for a bit before going back to school.
Negative: At first last night and this morning, it was slightly difficult getting "back into the game" mentally. I hope I can start focusing again. I slipped into a meeting last night and found myself wondering what it was that I am supposed to be doing. At the reunion I let myself forget about internship work, so coming back was initially a bit hazy. I only have 3 1/2 weeks left of my internship before returning home. I am going to miss my host family - they have been so wonderful to me and I hope to visit them sometime this school year or at least once before I graduate. However, I haven't been home since March. It's something I am eagerly looking forward to while dreading at the same time. As much as I want to go home and see my family and friends, I don't know if I'm ready to see all the change that's been going on as I've been gone to college and/or if I'm ready to soften my heart to being home just to leave 2 weeks later.
Prayer requests: Please pray that I will stay eager towards Western Heights. God did provide me with a good day today. The FBC staff opened their arms to Emily and I and we were invited to go to two staff meetings, a root-beer float party, and a Missions staff/family party next week.
Pray that I will be passionate for God and that I will love my neighbor as myself and put others before my own selfish desires.
Pray that I can accept change and be open to it.
And please pray that I do not get sick or get anyone else sick. Yesterday and today it's sounded like my voice is going in and out. It could just be allergies or a pre/light-cold, but please pray that I'm not getting laryngitis.
Thanks to all!
~Anna B.~
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