The past 6 months I have been sleeping in a bed size "Talla 1 1/2" which is probably smilar to a queen size, or a little bigger. I have never had a big bed before, always a nice little twin, so this big bed was quite a treat for me. But I noticed that sleeping in a big bed made me so aware of the fact that I was sleeping alone. Everytime I stretched my arm out and found empty bed area, I felt like something, or someone is missing. This isn't a big deal, but last night for the first time in 6 months I slept in my new smaller bed. And as I was falling to sleep I noted the difference. I felt content to be sleeping alone. Granted, the bed is so small that no one else could fit even if they wanted to. But that gave me a feeling of peace. No one is missing from my bed. Some day if I get married, I will get to have a big bed, and I will get to share it. And the moments of stretching out my arm will find someone lying next to me. but for now, the smaller bed is perfect.
I live near a long thin park called Parque Forestal. It's really quite a nice park and it has a long stretch of a lane for riding bikes or jogging. And since I have a fear of riding bikes in this city, I jog. It's really pleasent. I usually listen to radioDisney on my mp3 player and jog along to Jonas Brothers, Beyonce, or Julieta Venegas. Great stuff. Yesterday on my jog I noticed that the trees were beginning to change. Fall has finally arrived and I am glad for the change. But as I was jogging through the falling leaves, I began to think about how much I like fall. And I had this special moment when I realized that I want to be here in Santiago, jogging through this park for many falls to come. After the past few weeks of cultural adjustment being a little more painful than normal, this was a nice thought to have.
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I'm so bummed to be missing you in SLO, Becka! I'll be in the UK July 26-Aug 22nd, but I know the congregation will be glad to see you. We'll catch each other in person eventually though! Love you.
You cheeky monkey you (forgive me...I'm in England..and you know...when in Rome do...)!
God Bless.
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