Sense of Separation

The sense of separation just began to dawn on me recently. Thought that I had developed friends and several close ones here in Taichung and now I'll be leaving and won't be seeing them as often. It's not that I do not want to move, I actually do look forward in meeting new friends and starting ministry up in North. It's mixed feelings, excited and sad. However, behind every separation, there's a hope of reunion. This is why we treasure our friends, 珍惜眼前人. I started learning this before I came to Taiwan and still learning (so much that I don't know). When I was back in the States, ever since it became obvious that I'll be a missionary, I realized I started learning to make time for people, especially for those who are close to me, and taking a lot of pictures trying to capture the happy moments we have together. Being a missionary, there's always separation and reunion, separation and reunion. Thought that separation will become easier after a few times, but no, it's different people each time and each person is so unique. Each has their own special place in my heart. It can never be easy. I thank God for giving me all these friends who has been so caring and patient with me. God's been gracious. I'm sure God provides me good friends where ever I go as He always had because He's my ultimate friend and provider.