What it’s like to just get home.

Traveling with Compassion International is an eye opening experience. I meet people from all walks of life. I look at children each day that are so worthy, yet they don’t know it. I get to see what life in another country looks like. Each time I leave to go on the road I leave my schedule, my community, and my comfort zone to go somewhere new. I do things and see places that are amazing and moving me in ways I don’t even understand. 

I meet people in each place that have an impact on me, but people that I don’t know if I’ll see again.

I’m exhausted coming home, but each time so eager to get back in my routine with family and friends. Not to mention live out of drawers and a closet instead of a suitcase, use my own shower, and sleep in my own bed. But things are different than before I left. It’s a lot like a mission trip- you leave and come back radically changed. You see how much you have and how little we actually need. You get asked “How was it?” and “So what exactly did you do?” 

And I love these questions, but I just need some time to answer those questions myself and find the energy to do that, so when I don’t immediately respond or I seem like a hermit the first few days I’m home, just know I’m adjusting and I still love you! 

Maybe this isn’t everyone’s experience, and maybe it’s a bit dramatic, but living life on the road isn’t always as glamorous as it sounds. It’s long days, adjusting, and sometimes pushing pause on relationships. I love this season of life, but I’m still learning how do it. Thank the Lord that He shows up to give me rest when I need it most. 

Thanks for reading my hodgepodge of thoughts and feelings 💗 

- Blaine