words of wisdom from a certain joje

After traveling roughly 987 kilometers through the treacherous pot hole infested highways of Alberta and British Columbia, filled with agonizing hours of halting construction work, I somehow managed to make it to the mainland. (Before I continue to talk about the present, I will briefly discuss my short time at home.)

After I left all of you early in my parents truck headed back to Calgary, I stared out the window with my mascara and tear filled eyes and reflected on the time we all shared together. I realized how much of a family we truly are and how I love each and every one of you. I knew that it was right to leave and that I was prepared to depart from Kaleo which was both exciting and nerve wrecking. When I eventually arrived home, I went to my room and slept. I allowed myself three days of doing absolutely nothing. I cried myself to sleep those three nights because I missed you all so much. After those three days, my sobbing ended, I smartened up and began preparation for my awaited return to BC. I helped out around the house to make things easier for my parents, did errands, unpacked (after a week), packed again and saw a couple of my friends. I watched my little brothers basketball games and realized that he was no longer my cute little brother who enjoyed basketball. He is an amazing athlete and I admire how dedicated he is to his passion. Unfortunately, I did not spend much time with my older brother. I saw him here and there but we don't get along like we used to and that was and still is a very difficult concept for me to grasp.

Being at home was generally uncomfortable. I felt like my family didn't know me. Home should be a place where you feel safe and secure and where I had once felt that, I no longer could feel. I guess you could say I locked myself up in my room for a while avoiding any contact from outsiders. I avoided trips to town in case I saw someone I knew. Obviously thats not how I should deal with things, but I did.

The moment I crossed over the BC border, I felt so free. Since I was young BC had always been a safe place for me, and it still is to this day. I can't explain it, but it just feels like home as cliche as that sounds. My mom drove up with me and I dropped her off at the Tawassa ferry terminal. Then I went to Steve's house for a night. I am currently at Holly's house and am so blessed to be here. I spent the evening with Michael Bayus and Kwon. It was so fun to be back with my friends. I felt so comfortable to be myself around them and not have to worry.

I am looking forward to working at camp this summer, and seeing what God will do in my life and through me.

I love you all!

Jojo

P.S. Any good short Bible verses?