Oh! The Places you will G0

I don't have a title for this post yet, because I am not sure what it's going to be about. Titles usually elude to the greatest discussed issue in the body. Problem is, I haven't quite made up my mind what to write about, what to discuss..
So, instead, I am going to do what I do best... just blab... and as my title for this blog suggests... I am going to... wonder ... particularly on this very wall post.
I feel that perhaps typing my thoughts will lead me to some great conclusion... like suddenly everything in life will become suddenly clearer, and I'll be enlightened. But, I am not sure how to piece these thoughts together.. so, here is my... "piecing".
First.. I spent half a year of my life in Houston, thinking I was going to dread it, but, ended up learning a significant amount, and enjoying about 80% of the time. That is a pretty high percent, and thus I am quite thankful very such a time.
Then, rationally, yet, irrationally, I decided to jump on a plane to England, and work as an Au Pair, which I had been planning for months. But, the only problem was.. that in those months of being in Houston, and "planning" to futurely, (not a word!), become an Au Pair, I discovered my hearts desire was to be involved with missions. Now, I am in England.. and let me tell you about it!
See, what people need to understand is this.. just because you are in a different location, like somewhere rad like England, does not mean life is always.. great. Not to say my life isn't great at some moments, for I have seen God's wonders in England. But, sometimes work is work, and not seeing friends is not seeing friends. Now, these things don't bother me all that much, knowing that this is where I am supposed to be. I have seen England's beauty and charm.. I have seen culture, and I have come to love a family dwelling within the small area of Aylsham. Here comes the next thing though... while here, and even before I was here, my mind and heart were in missions. Now, I resist being impatient, or discontent not doing exactly what I feel called to do. For I know there is lessons everywhere.. new things to learn that I can take into the next stage of my life, which, may very well be in missions. The only thing is this.. I keep thinking of the next stage of my life while I am in the present. And that is a problem.. is it not? Like, when you're in college and you look forward to Christmas break, to go home, then while at home you think of wanting to be back at college! It's a never ending circle of discontentment.. and I want it to stop!
I have recently, been invited to go work beside two missionaries in Ukraine, and I'm absolutely blessed, and excited! But, I keep telling myself that I need to enjoy where I am at, just being in England.. this was my dream at one point too! And, if you ever come to England, take time to marvel at how older England holds much history, and places like London can hold much culture. I plan to take two day trips in the next few weekends- one to Cambridge, the other to London! So, if you're reading this.. then, take a minute, sit and smile about where you're at, even if it doesn't seem like the dream at the time. Stop looking on top of the mountain peak for some where else to go!
And one of my favorite books, Dr. Seuss -Oh! The Places you will Go!
-You’ll get mixed up, of course, as you already know. You’ll get mixed up with many strange birds as you go. So be sure when you step. Step with care and great tact and remember that Life’s a Great Balancing Act. Just never forget to be dexterous and deft. And never mix up your right foot with your left.