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Posted by Elisa on Thursday Feb 2, 2006 Under Updates
‘Sisterchicks!’I have been feeling somewhat reflective and nostalgic of late. Perhaps, it is the uncertainty in which I find myself, despite the sense of peace, it feels like a little part of me is almost watching my world from afar, assessing, whether or not I’m ready to move on. Constantly, I am seeking for the next step, and that process is proving to build the patience I lack.
Moving to London, remains the experience of all time. The most LIFE ALTERING experience. As hard as those first months were, and some days that at times still creeps up, I can’t say I am living with an ounce of regret.
It has been such an EXPERIENCE and JOURNEY, and every obstacle that I may have faced was/is a learning curb. I am learning to trust my instincts and the root of things planted in my heart. Though it’s somewhat FRIGHTENING, there is an undeniable sense of peace, when I take that step.
I feel incredibly blessed to have been surrounded with amazing people who have made such an impact in my life, whether or not they know it, regardless of how long they have been in my life and whether or not they are still around, they have been a blessing.
Ashe has been and continues to be a huge blessing in my life. She’s there all the way as I sit through and rattle off the same conversation over and over again.
Ashe has the most compassionate heart I have ever met, and it’s only fitting that she is an OT. She is constantly an encouragement to me, and her faith is phenomenal, even when she thinks she’s not feeling all that faithful. I have been so blessed with a SAFA sis in her, and in the truest essence of the word. 
Sher, in a word, has been a GIFT. An unexpected one and with the way we had come together, was totally God ordained. I’ve said it time and time again, but I don’t think Words can ever express the place in my heart for Sherrod. She has been such a lamp-post (if one can say that) ready to guide me when needed, and so often does. She encourages and challenges me, and I am confident that despite time and distance in our future, I have a friend and sister for life!
In my lifetime, I have been blessed with guys who have played a prominent part in my life. Being in London, it seems that has continued…and I am so grateful! C has been, at the risk of sounding a little melodramatic…a saving grace, especially at work! He has assumed the position of my designated older brother at work/London. Pretty much there listening to my every whine and whinge about everything! Providing humour when needed, and tell you what, in this place, it totally is. More than that, for just being his FEDZ self.
What’s with the sop? Well, after much prayer and contemplation I have come to a decison… I’m coming HOME!!! Yep, come end of June, I will be there for the Sydney Winter, which rather funnily enough will be like the London Summer. How did this decision come about, one asks? Well, after many weeks of total frustration at work, a great evening with my beloved Connect Group, I received a lot of confirmation with regards to this pending decision, and after the initial statement of ‘I’m going home’ what flowed out from Crystal, Jeremy, and Sherrod, was pretty much nail on the coffin if I had any doubts. Will go into details a little later.
Anyways…feeling a little loss for words, so signing off for now! Have a great weekend!