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Hi friends!
I have made it to the States and I am moved in to my new town and on my 2nd day of my new job. I am living in Dassel, MN which is about an hour from Minneapolis/St.Paul. It's a small, friendly town and I really like it so far. I am working as a youth worker in a church, hopefully doing some coaching in the school and doing some things in the community as well. I am looking forward to this opportunity and am excited to meet the youth! I am heading today to look at an apartment, and tomorrow I will be looking at 2 more! Never went apartment hunting before...yikes! :)

Thank you all for your continued support through my year abroad and return. You are the best. I love you all!

XXX

Hardest week of my life.

Hello friends and family,
I am getting ready to make the transition back to the States. This week has been absolutely chock-a-block full of saying goodbyes, having bon voyage get togethers, unwrapping presents, writing cards and shedding a few tears (a few more that a few...) I am realising reality of leaving these people that I love, and dealing with it the best I can. I am very excited to see all of you though, will need to make plans to visit, talk and call you. I leave in a day and a bit, on Tuesday at 8:55 am England time, so almost 3am your time. I will get in at 7 pm US time on Tuesday. Looking forward to it but dreading the last goodbyes here as well. It's hard to leave such a strong, warm, welcoming community. But I just thank God for them and for the blessing they have been in my life. I am lucky to have been able to be with them for 11 months. I love you all.
peace.