This morning on the way to my Turkish class, Lara and I discussed our goals for the day. We both had a couple things we really wanted to accomplish after we finish class. Wednesday and Friday after class is when we usually accomplish to-do lists and/or explore. Well...plans change.
First, we get to class and our teacher receives a text message from a friend about a terrorist attack. My teacher bursts into tears. What an opportunity to show love and care for her and for this nation.
During class, we decided to take an after-class field trip to the metro station to see the new display of pictures showing Ankara in the 1930s. About an hour after the beginning of the field trip, one of the classmates decides to treat us to pasta (ie cake in Turkish) because his birthday was yesterday. Our teacher then leads us on a 15 minute walk to this great place she knows.
For about an hour and half, we enjoy the cake, the company, and we laugh hysterically as we all try to communicate in "Turklish" with some Korean thrown in occasionally. Finally, my teacher says we should go since she needs to teach again soon. We all headed our separate ways.
Lara and I did not get anything accomplished on our to-do list...but its ok! Normally, the drastic change in plans would completely stress me out, but changes in plans and plans taking significantly longer than necessary pretty much defines life overseas. Why? I don't really know, but it's certainly been a hidden blessing.
I am thankful for the wonderful community the Father built today. I am thankful for changing plans and going with the flow. I am thankful for my home and for the friendships being built here.
I am thankful for the obvious hand of the Father in all the little details of my life and the lives of those around me. I love finding Him in absolutely everything. :-)
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