Hi friends!
Just thought I’d throw in a blog post before I go into
an intense month filled with exams, finals, practical’s and classes. If you
want to know what I’ve been up to – I’ve just been studying away in my cubicle
in the library. I will take some time off and enjoy the outdoors (the beach) or
go for a work out.
The reason I’m writing this blog post is to thank all
of the beautiful people I have in my life.
For those of you who don’t know my father is going in
for a third heart catheterization on Monday and it’s been a bit of an emotional
rollercoaster for me. But there is no way I could be where I am mentally
without the amazing friends I have in my life both on and off the island. From
the moment I found out that my dad was going to have to go in for another
surgery I have received nothing but total love and support from everyone around
me. From a hug, to a “I’ll send prayers to him”, to a smile, to any other kind
words that have come out of my friends mouths I just want you all to know how
grateful I am to have you all in my life.
There is nowhere I’d rather be than at home with my family
but being here is the second best place I could be. I could have never imagined
the support and family like vibes I would receive here (after only a month).
But it brings me to tears… I’m trying to hold mine back as I write this in the library.
After going through all of this and being on the receiving
end of such kindness, it really solidified to me that a smile can make a
persons day. You never know what people may be going through in their personal
life. I always try to keep a smile on my face and share kind words with friends
and acquaintances but I am making sure that no matter how stressed out or
frustrated I am – I will always share a smile, or a hug with my friends around
me.
There is no way you can get through this program alone.
Use your friends for support, guidance and love. They’re not family – but they’re
the closest you’ve got to it on the island.
Love you all,
Jen
