Missing Home

I don't have long to write but I wanted to tell all my loverly friends and family members how much I miss them. I just finished reading my best friend's blog (College in Cali.) and Anna said something that I really agree with. She said she misses people who know her story and know her inside and out without her having to explain all the history. As I try and get to know new girls here it has been so difficult to open up and tell my story. As much as I want to the back of my head keeps reminding me that these girls are new and I may only spend the next couple of months with them. I may not even be with them for the whole 6 months! It has made opening up considerably more difficult than it already was. Questions like, "How are you doing today?" I answer with a thoughtless, "I'm good thanks." I miss you guys. I miss my parents and having their knowledge and understand constantly accessible. I miss home made meals and being able to text. I miss being able to call John or Anna at 2 a.m. with quesions, vents, or tears. I miss my siblings and playing wii or card games around the table. I am so rich to have such amazing people at home. Yesterday I just wanted to hop on a plane a go home.

However I am blessed with the girls here. I don't want to discredit them. They are all soooo much fun! They have been a great support and the staff is ALWAYS willing to talk (2 a.m. even) but they can't replace ya'll at home. I love you guys! Alright I'm baby-sitting a 10 week old baby so I got to go

God Bless you all!
-Shanna