The blogs below were typed while I was on the trains during my trip. I couldn't post them until I got home so here they are! Enjoy! Kayla
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Blog from wales to London:
On the train back to London I didnt have anyone sitting next to me. So I stuck my headphones in and turned on my choices for my 'soft travel music'. I typically always listen to Jami Smith because her music is relaxing and it gives me that refresh feeling in my heart. Not to mention Jesus always speaks when I'm 'away' from the world. I have added a new CD to my travel music! It is a CD called Reflection by my good friend Kate Eacret. You Need to purchase this cd! It is by far one of the best (sure I'm a little bias, but it truly is fabulous) you can purchase it directly from her or at http://www.tatemusicgroup.com then click on store and search Kate Eacret
So during the train ride from Cardiff to London I was able to list to Kate's Cd and Jami Smith's Bravo God. During the time it takes to listen to two complete CDs I was able to rest and take a nap and then watch some of the most amazing craftsmanship I've ever seen! The buildings here are more intricate and more beautiful than any in America!
The landscape is more Beautiful than america too! Now I'm not putting down America by any means. I am blessed and so thankful to be an American and an Oklahoman! I wouldn't enjoying living anywhere else right now. But God sure did an amazing job on the landscape. All He ever does is perfect but sitting here looking at it just takes my breath away. Here is one of the many songs I listened to by Jami Smith. Her song Love like you love
You and you alone Have the words of life
That can change my heart Can renew my mind
Take this life teach me to love
Love like you lo - ve Love like you lo - ve
I am different, I am changed
By Your mercy I can Love like you love
Now, now I can see How your love Changes me
When I die You are strong
I am less You come along and shine
And you show off you love Love like you lo - ve
I am different, I am changed
By Your mercy I can Love like you love
Oh oh oh eeh oh
I've said that I've never done anything like this trip before. I've been on mission trips to different lands with people I didn't know before but we had one purpose, one mission. This trip is completely different. I'm enjoying my time, making new friends and seeing amazing places. Our professor said before the trip that if we have a problem with someone to let her know. My initial thought was, really? That shouldn't happen...and if it does why wouldn't we tell that person not you? Bahahahaha boy I was so wrong! On mission trips you can look at that person an say something along the lines as, I love you like Jesus but you are irritating me so I'm walking away for a bit. And since we don't have the same focus on this trip those words just don't do the same. Haha it has been interesting to see the irritations play out between all the women and yes we are a group of all women so some should be expected :). I think we've handled it pretty well but I will say a few days in the trip if you would of asked me if I wanted to go home I would have said yes. WHAT?!?! But what about all you get to see and your presentation? Believe me I got over that really fast. I just had to remove myself from a particular person and I found that by doing that I could enjoy the rest of the trip! Jesus sure taught me some lessons there and I'm thankful for the lessons, but they aren't fun while you go through them :).
We will be in London (Paddington Station) around 3:00 pm and then we have to go to another station to catch the Eurotrain to Belgium. We will get there tonight around 9:30 which is about 3:00 pm for Oklahoma.
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Blog from London to Belgium typed earlier in the trip...
We made it to the Eurotrain but not until we spent some time at St. Pancreas. We had to get dinner and prepare for security checks/passport showing. While we were waiting we stopped at Gelato Mio for some gelato. I got dark chocolate and watermelon with whipped cream. Okay so the dark chocolate was so good and the watermelon was like eating a piece of watermelon! It was stinkin amazing!!! However, the stupid whipped cream she gave me on top of all that wonderful yumminess fell off onto my backpack! Ack! It was such a mess. I got it all cleaned up and enjoyed the rest of my gelato. FYI their whipped cream is not sweet at all.
Now we are on the train. I've got the widow seat, but I have no window. Hahaha we are suppose to be going under the channel to Belgium.
A side note: they drink coke here. No dr. Pepper but we found the dp!! We were so excited! I am not much if a pop drinker any more but I'm so thankful for the dp!!! :D
Think I'll take a nap now!
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1 comment:
Kayla, sounds like you had a wonderful experience and trip. There is so much of the world to see and just waiting to be explored. Take advantage of every opportunity you get! I enjoyed your blog and photos! Glad your travels were safe and I'm sure you and your family are glad you are home.
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