What if I don't go with the Peace Corps?
What if I sat down for five minutes and was really honest with myself?
What do I want?
Where do I want to go?
Who do I want to go there with?
What do I want to do?
How do I want to do it?
Why do I want to do it?
I want to make an impact.
I want to go to South America.
I want to go no matter who goes with me...or if no one goes with me.
I want to become fluent in Spanish. I want to travel. I want to be a part of a community. I want to feel a part of a place where I don't necessarily belong. I want to do something I'm not necessarily comfortable with, knowing that I'll love it in the end. I want to live an adventure.
I want to do it because it's in me to do it. I want to do it because I want to be around a different set of people. I want to learn. I want to share. I want to experience a different life.
Is Peace Corps the best way of doing that?
Is there another way?
Not necessarily.
Absolutely.
How long to I want to go for?
As long as I need to...as long as I want to...and I want to come home when I'm ready.
Peace Corps doesn't offer me that.
And so what if....
1 comment:
hi friend.
susan asked how you were doing today when we chatted.
i told her you sent me a manatee. i told her you were doing well but overwhelmed w/ capstone.
she asked about the peace corps. i didn't know all this craziness was going on. sorry pal.
i told her, you (lydia) should go to the DR w/ Sharla if this doesn't work out. or to south america w/ my friend janie.
i think, no i KNOW, God has wonderful things in store for you. He will ALWAYS put you right where He wants you. So i know your heart and dreams and desire is wrapped up here, but i do want to encourage you not to be downtrodden -- not even for a moment -- if God steers your life in another direction.
i love you! i think you're wonderful!
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