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 |
PRAISE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! you have a blog!! :) yayayayay!!!! and I agree that this is a perfect title for your blog, because home really does encapsulate so many areas of your life, whether it be relationships, physical places and ultimately our future home in heaven- can't wait to follow you on your journey! :)
ReplyDeleteMelody!!! :) :) Thank you for your support! :) btw when are we swimming again? you are a swimming master!!!
DeleteDang! Second to comment. Melody beat me by almost an hour! Now I must read the rest of your post.
ReplyDeleteOk, I read it. I love it! I do long for our true home when Christ returns. To see his face and enjoy him in the New Earth increasingly forever and ever! That's amazing! ¡Maranatha! ¡Come, Lord Jesus!
ReplyDeletehahaha amen pastor!!
Deletei think i get to write on this thing too because i am the J? I also look forward to having a home together with you and serve together with you until that Day. Technically you are not a FOB u are an american citizen....
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