Separation Anxiety

Here's a brief overview of Monday:

After spending a weekend in Naples and Pompeii, Melissa and I traveled to Salerno to do some research. We had no idea what was in store for the day. After the little motorbike incident we decided to catch the next train to Naples and then leave that same night for Rome. In a brief summary we were fined by some metro police, almost missed our train to Rome and were up for almost 24 hours. It was by far the most hectic day so far; but looking back I'm proud of how we handled it.

I'm beginning to cherish the dull moments, and I'm having to learn to cherish my time here. I'm homesick and yesterday was rough; and there will be more days like that ahead.

My time here reminds me a lot of when I first moved into my apartment. I was lonely a lot of the time, but that time passed and I really began to become my home. And that gives me hope for my stay here.

My prayer is to see the big picture. I don't know why the heck I was called here, but I was, and that wasn't by mistake. And before long that question will be answered.

It's ok to cry, and sometimes thats just what you need.

thanks for all the prayers.