I spent my last night in England perfectly.
First, I played 'Hide and Seek' with Kezia before her bed time. And she is funny with games.. she makes up her own rules, or, as with 'Hide and Seek', she calls out where she is.. or, asks you were you are going to hide when it's her turn to count. :)
Then, I took a walk on my favorite trail beside the Garwood home. And got a picture of my family tree, in the middle of a field. It has a chair knocked over right beside it, and I think it's just one of those.. things, a photo worthy, unique stick in your head kind of sights. The weather outside was refreshing at 7:30ish pm. My walk included the wind blowing wildly through the trees.. and sun was going down, and it was edging towards night... yet, there was this one part of my trail walk when I was heading towards a bridge, and the sun was shining so brightly through the trees that I couldn't see.. honestly, this guy was suddenly walking past me. A smile on his face. Whenever I met someone on the trail they always seemed friendly. Walking their dogs, biking, or many older couples holding hands and talking a stroll.
I always came to this trail for jogs.. and I always stopped at this bench that over looked a big plowed field, with the tree and chair in the middle. And this is where I thought. And was thankful. Even if I was having a bad day I would go out there, and felt.. guilty, because I knew that I was so blessed. And the.. simple beauty in that place astounded me every time, from day 1.
After my walk, I got back and spent about 2 hours talking to my host family, parents. I really felt so, sad when it was time for bed. It was the best possible way to spend my night, my last night here. It was typical. It was what I enjoyed most here.. just sitting, drinking tea and chatting about random subjects. I have felt so.. comfortable here. It really surprised me how much so. I try not to take it for granted, because I know that God designed this just for me. And I hope to keep in touch with this wonderful family in Aylsham Norfolk. I think I'll come visit :).

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