Glimpse
Posted by Michaela Frantz on Wednesday, June 15, 2011
As the plane landed, instead of cheering I wanted to cry. All of the sudden everything hit me like a brick- I wouldn't be spending time with any of my friends or babysitting my favorite kiddos or going for runs in the beautiful German country side for a whole year. Not only that but I was leaving behind everything that I knew for a life of unknowns and instability. That really freaked me out. Suddenly, I didn't wanna be in this country. Even seeing all the familiar and well-loved stores didn't get me excited. All I wanted was to reverse time and be back in the place I have lived for so long. I wanted to go home. But I knew that there was no turning back now and I had to embrace the fact that this year was gonna be a long leap of faith. I knew I had to just place everything in God's hands because He is the only One who can take care of it. I bowed my head into the seat in front of me and said a prayer for each member of my family as they go through this transition and also for me that I would be able to trust Him and that His will would be done in our lives. It was hard but I knew there was no other way.
Yesterday was pretty cool. If it was a glimpse at what this year will be like then it will be a very good year. We got to tour a school that we are hoping to go to and I fell in love. It was an amazing campus, the principal was really godly and kind, the staff we met were really caring and I heard lots of amazing things about the students. Not to mention the fact that my cousin goes there which would be super fun. The gym facility was amazing and I could totally picture myself playing volleyball there and using the equipment for gym classes and attending my cousin's basketball games. The course selection was a dream come true with a bunch of classes that I thought I would never get a chance to take and amazing opportunities to train for future careers. All I could say when I left was "If I go to this school, I won't wanna leave!!!!"
After we left the school we went to my cousins' house. We got to hang out and see Abbie again and I got to take her for a walk in the woods off-leash which was another dream come true because I wasn't sure if there would be a place to do that here.
When I got back from the walk, we all took off to watch my cousin's basketball game (something I had been wishing for all year) and then my parents told me that there was open gym volleyball at the school and that I could go if I wanted. I had a really hard time making a decision because I wasn't sure if I was ready to jump in and meet possible classmates and teammates but my uncle reminded me that if I could go to Africa, I could go to open gym so I decided to go. This meant wearing my aunt's exercise clothes and spending the night at my cousins'. When we went out to eat I didn't order anything because I was so nervous and I didn't talk much in the car. When we got to the gym I was so nervous that I thought I was gonna throw up! John (my cousin) practiced his bball while we waited and then I got introduced to some other girls. They were really nice and I even helped set up the net. I was standing around as people started playing pepper to warm up and I didn't know who to be with but just then a really nice girl asked if I wanted to be her partner, saving me from an awkward moment. It was really fun playing with someone who could actually return passes and I had fun. Before we started scrimmaging, the coach introduced me and had the girls say their name. I felt like the girls were all welcoming and understanding which was very relieving. During scrimmage I felt like I played well which was good and the other girls were helpful and encouraging. The only hard thing was not knowing my role since I had never practiced with them before. After scrimmage, we got to share prayer requests and someone prayed for them and since the coach had told everyone about our lack of housing, she prayed for my family. That made me feel really cared for even thought these people just met me. The drills we did were uncomplicated which I was very thankful for and other girls helped me out whenever there was something I didn't know. All of them are a lot more experienced (or at least they know better vball lingo) but I felt like our skill levels were similar. When it was over, we all left the building and my uncle pulled up so I said goodbye to everybody and I was pleasantly surprised when they all responded. I really hope I get to be a part of that team!!
So, if everything goes the way I want it to, this year has the potential to be amazing. And if it doesn't go my way then I will just have to trust God that He has something even better in store. Please pray for us to find a house very soon!!
Yesterday was pretty cool. If it was a glimpse at what this year will be like then it will be a very good year. We got to tour a school that we are hoping to go to and I fell in love. It was an amazing campus, the principal was really godly and kind, the staff we met were really caring and I heard lots of amazing things about the students. Not to mention the fact that my cousin goes there which would be super fun. The gym facility was amazing and I could totally picture myself playing volleyball there and using the equipment for gym classes and attending my cousin's basketball games. The course selection was a dream come true with a bunch of classes that I thought I would never get a chance to take and amazing opportunities to train for future careers. All I could say when I left was "If I go to this school, I won't wanna leave!!!!"
After we left the school we went to my cousins' house. We got to hang out and see Abbie again and I got to take her for a walk in the woods off-leash which was another dream come true because I wasn't sure if there would be a place to do that here.
When I got back from the walk, we all took off to watch my cousin's basketball game (something I had been wishing for all year) and then my parents told me that there was open gym volleyball at the school and that I could go if I wanted. I had a really hard time making a decision because I wasn't sure if I was ready to jump in and meet possible classmates and teammates but my uncle reminded me that if I could go to Africa, I could go to open gym so I decided to go. This meant wearing my aunt's exercise clothes and spending the night at my cousins'. When we went out to eat I didn't order anything because I was so nervous and I didn't talk much in the car. When we got to the gym I was so nervous that I thought I was gonna throw up! John (my cousin) practiced his bball while we waited and then I got introduced to some other girls. They were really nice and I even helped set up the net. I was standing around as people started playing pepper to warm up and I didn't know who to be with but just then a really nice girl asked if I wanted to be her partner, saving me from an awkward moment. It was really fun playing with someone who could actually return passes and I had fun. Before we started scrimmaging, the coach introduced me and had the girls say their name. I felt like the girls were all welcoming and understanding which was very relieving. During scrimmage I felt like I played well which was good and the other girls were helpful and encouraging. The only hard thing was not knowing my role since I had never practiced with them before. After scrimmage, we got to share prayer requests and someone prayed for them and since the coach had told everyone about our lack of housing, she prayed for my family. That made me feel really cared for even thought these people just met me. The drills we did were uncomplicated which I was very thankful for and other girls helped me out whenever there was something I didn't know. All of them are a lot more experienced (or at least they know better vball lingo) but I felt like our skill levels were similar. When it was over, we all left the building and my uncle pulled up so I said goodbye to everybody and I was pleasantly surprised when they all responded. I really hope I get to be a part of that team!!
So, if everything goes the way I want it to, this year has the potential to be amazing. And if it doesn't go my way then I will just have to trust God that He has something even better in store. Please pray for us to find a house very soon!!