Hello, or Hey-a as the Scots say! So I'm finally settling into St. Andrews. I have been here at the University since last Saturday...but with the roller coaster the adjustment has been it feels like a year has past since I got here.
When I first arrived in Scotland I stayed in Edinburgh for a few days of orientation. I actually didn't realize this way part of the schedule (here pronounced Shhh-edule), but I'm so thankful that my program gave me a few days of rest in that glorious city. From the get-go I knew God's hand was on me. I walked into my hotel room, exhausted and disoriented, to the welcoming regards of my roommate for orientation Allison. Allison, it ends up, is a dedicated Christian who is studying abroad for the semester. I also was welcomed by the view you see posted up above. My room looked out to the Castle of Edinburgh, right in the center of the city! Orientation was a load of fun. One of the highlights however was that each night ended with a discussion and prayer between my roommate and I!
However, things got a bit complicated once I got to St. Andrews. The picture you see above is Andrew Melville Hall. As we approached the gorgeous and Medieval City of St. Andrews, I was over joyed all up until the moment I realized this architectural wonder was the location where I would reside. My fears were further realized when 'quelle horreur' I found that my room was on the base floor of the building! I had nothing near the promised view of the ocean, and was practically assigned to the basement.
To be perfectly serious, I was really put off by my housing assignment. For a few days, it left me feeling helpless, alone, and homesick. But through various events, and conversations I made peace with my situation. The event left me feeling, what I now am seeing as truth, that God's plan is very different from our own. I had many ideas of what this trip would be...God is showing me that He has some ideas of His own. While this may sound somewhat somber it isn't. My realization that God has a plan in mind that greatly differs from my own actually fills me with peace and freedom.
Until next time...Cheers!
note- 'cheers' is the final word of every Scottish sentence.
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