Yesterday, the rain held off long enough for us to pack two vehicles and a little U-Haul trailer full of things to make two dorm rooms home for Sarah and Benjamin (and with a lot of stuff that belongs to Sarah's roommate who studied abroad last semester). These guys have totally emptied their rooms because when this school year ends, they won't have a home to go back to. The rest of us plan to be back in the Solomon Islands by that point.
My grandma swung by the house to say goodbye. Reminded me of twenty-six years ago when another college student was leaving for the new school year.
When we arrived at John Brown University (whose mascot is an eagle), Sarah was attacked by hugs. So much joy as friends were reunited! The unloading went quickly as many hands pitched in to make light work. I'm thankful that my kids have a great support network of family and friends who love and encourage.
While Aaron went to return the trailer, the rest of us unpacked boxes and lofted the beds.
I loved the juxtaposition of books and spices - two of Sarah's favorite things.
After supper, we got Benjamin unpacked and lofted. Then the fab four headed back to the hotel while Sarah and Benjamin made a trip to Walmart to buy the things they had forgotten to bring.
And to make a run to Sonic for half price shakes after 8:00.
This morning, the fab four loaded up in the empty van with school books and headed back to JBU for the day.
We worked in the back of the room, the girls and I on school and Aaron on translation work, while Sarah and Benjamin sat at the front of the room. Even amidst the meetings and a flood of information poured on the new international students and missionary kids, the hearts of the staff spoke loud and clear to their commitment to serving these students and to honoring Christ.
Our eagles have landed in a safe nest indeed. Let the adventure begin!
2 comments:
Happy/sad with you, my friend :D
Thanks, Julie ❤️
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