Home to me is where my family is. Now that my family is not in my actual home I have had to find a "home away from home" and that has been a mission and a half! The first month of college has made my life feel like the hunger games (impossible to survive). I should be loving being in the city and being able to attend such good school. Sadly lately I have been feeling the opposite. All the work and stress is becoming overwhelming. Which makes me uneasy about school and my decision. That needs to change. I am here for a reason, I know that. Wherever you are, you are there for a reason. Make it count. The hardest part about moving out on your own is finding the feeling of being at home in your new city. I am sure all you new students feel me when I say that. The "home" feeling seems to fade away and that is never good. The best thing I have found to counter act that is finding a church. My old church in Orangeville was my home away from home. I knew it like the back of my hand and knew all of the people there like I knew my own family. So trying to find that again has been a transition. I didn't find that in my last town (mainly because I wasn't looking) but now I am, more than ever. I found a church that seems hopeful. "Homey" you could say, even though "homey" is not even a word. Since that I have been more comfortable and hopeful of my decision. There are still major dilemmas I face but knowing I have a place I can go and refuel my spirit is so encouraging. I encourage you to find a home outside of home. Weather it's a church or a school group. Finding a place where you can make a family. A family you choose. The ones you know you can rely on because those are the people you want around you. Not saying this will make it all better, but it will make it bearable.
When I'm feeling super down I will toss on Verticle Church Band, super encouraging music. Check out the link below to listen to their music. They are super cool check out what they are all about on their website. http://verticalchurchband.com
When I'm feeling super down I will toss on Verticle Church Band, super encouraging music. Check out the link below to listen to their music. They are super cool check out what they are all about on their website. http://verticalchurchband.com