If you'd ask me whether or not I would ever get a tattoo, I would probably say no for two reasons. First, I am really a wimp, I have the lowest pain tolerance known to man (my close friends would agree to this). Second and more importantly, I wouldn't be able to decide what I would put as a tattoo. Thus, I had the same dilemma when deciding on a title for this blog. Interestingly though, the phrase "closer to home" came to mind and stuck for the rest of the day.
The more I thought about the phrase, the more I realized how much I am living it. Technically, the day I was born also marked the day I am closer to my death, which would finally bring me home. "Home" is very important to me. Although I was born in the United States, I spent a large chunk of my life growing up in Indonesia and moving from one place to another. Home was not a specific location, building, nor culture. Home was where my family was. Nevertheless as I grew up I always longed to have my own home. A home where I could decorate as I desired, invited friends and family freely, and rested from the busyness of the world. Even though I am still excited for a physical home, I have realized how much more I long for my real home, the home where I get to go home to God, heaven! Friends, don't you long for a home where there will be no more tears, death, mourning, crying, or pain (Rev 21)? A home where justice is upheld, the earth is renewed, and joy is abundant? I know I do!
As this season marks a new season in my life (marriage next year, working as a nurse, learning to love more like Christ), I'm excited to share with you the joys and sorrows of my adventure as I journey closer to home (hahahaha this sounds so dramatic!). Whether it's posting silly thoughts, dramatic epiphanies, or even just making sure that I practice my English (I'm technically a FOB), I hope that you are encouraged and leave this blog affirmed, challenged, and loved!
Below are some favorite pictures :-)
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| At the peak of Mt. Arjuno, East Java, Indonesia |
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| Sunset at the UCSB lagoon, Santa Barbara (well I guess technically it's Isla Vista) |
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| View of mountain (I don't remember which one it was, there's so many!) in Central Java, Indonesia |
