Reflections

"It will come sometime. Some beautiful morning she will just wake up and find that it is tomorrow. Not today but tomorrow. And things will happen...wonderful things."

Anne of the Island

It's hard to believe that I have been here for a week. It still feels like some sort of dream. I was looking back at some of my blog posts from last summer and reflecting on the last year. I would encourage you to do the same thing, take a moment and reflect on where you were a year ago.

Last summer I wanted to have adventures. I was anxious to get out of Ames, and be somewhere where I had never been with people I didn't know BUT instead of having grand adventures all summer, I stayed home and worked at the local coffee shop. I was bummed. As the summer progressed though, I started to really enjoy the peacefulness of home. I learned to enjoy the simple moments and treasure time that I had with my family and friends. This was such a valuable lesson for me.

Fast forward a year and I'm in London, England, exploring notable landmarks, sitting in beautiful gardens, wandering through countless museums and crying at God's faithfulness in my life.

I'm so glad I was given this opportunity this summer. I know that the this trip is even sweeter because I was taught patience and how to appreciate beauty even in the small, mundane every day tasks of life.

Saturday and Sunday of this week were full of enjoying sunshine, gardens and tea. A few of us walked around Hyde Park ate ice cream and enjoyed the water after visiting Buckingham Palace on Saturday and then on Sunday we visited Kensington Palace (current residence of Prince William and Princess Kate Duke and Duchess of Cambridge) and had tea at the fancy restaurant in the gardens. It was relaxing and much needed after a long week.

I am beyond thankful. 

Chip Chip!

Until next time,

Bethany Rose