... my home is somewhere else, I'm beginning to believe

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I am feverishly awaiting the day when I will no longer need formal education - this school, this country, and this stage in my life. When I get to board a plane to Africa - when I get to teach children there and preach Jesus Christ and Him crucified and risen to forgotten people - I will crumble with joy. Words escape me and fail my desires, but in simple phrases: I want to adopt the unloved and care for the orphans and widowed of this world. Of course, I can do this now. You can do this now. But when my whole life becomes focused on this solely, and every moment is dedicated to it, undivided by academia, well, I will be floored with joy. At this moment, I thank God for where I am, but I also look to Him in thorough excitement for that day. I guess I have the itch to be "there." Youth is fun, but Lord bring me that blessed maturity that allows me to lay my life down for you and for others.

I'm going to bed. I just thought I'd update. I love you guys. Remember what true love is on this coming Valentine's Day. :) John 15: 9-15

-L

Oh, P.S. I went Lindy-Hopping at this place in Pasadena called Lindy Groove. World class instructors, tons of people, great music... it was fun!!! Does anyone want to dance?