Wednesday, July 13, 2011

I'm baaa-aaack

Well, here I sit. 1 week after returning to the States and I'm still thinking about what an incredible adventure I just had. I can't believe that I actually got on a plane, flew thousands of miles across a big Ocean and landed in the Netherlands, got picked up by a family I barely knew and then lived with them for almost a year. I mean, wow. I can't believe I actually did that. I can't believe all the wonderful things that happened in this last year either. I saw so many interesting things, and I learned so much about myself and my heritage.
I was able to live near the lively city of Amsterdam. Visit the romantic city of Paris. Meander through the busy city of London. Eat yummy chocolates in Belgium. See ancient history in Rome. See God's handiwork in Cinque Terre, Italy. See Michelangelo's craftiness in Florence. I saw the beautiful city of Venice. I walked the street's of Salzburg, Austria. And I stayed in the majestic mountains of Switzerland. I mean wow. So much in just 11 months. I can barely believe I did that. Me. Angie Mitchell. I did that. I hope that I never forget all the wonderful things I saw, the experiences I had, the delicious foods that I ate, and all the friends that I made along the way.
I feel truly blessed. I can't believe how quickly that year went by. I'm so grateful that my parents encouraged me to go on this adventure and not look back. I'm so glad that I had friends and family to support me with prayer during the difficult times, and celebrate with me during the joyful times.

I'm glad I went on this adventure and I'm already looking forward to my next adventure that waits for me in Virginia. For those of you who don't know, I will be moving near Fairfax,VA to be a nanny for 4 children. While I'm there I will also be taking an ESL course and hopefully a Spanish course as well. I really feel like these are the next steps that God has for me in this crazy adventure called life. I can't wait to see what's waiting for me in VA. And I would appreciate prayers for me and for the family as I prepare to go out there, and as they prepare for me to come. Also, if you could say a prayer for Stephanie. She is the girl that is taking my place in the Netherlands. While my time there was great, there were certainly some challenges. I'm sure she will face her fair share of them, so if you could pray for her as she prepares to fly across the pond in just a few weeks that would be great.

Thank you all so much for all your support. I feel so incredibly blessed to have each and every one of you in my life.