Transition

Now that I have lived in China for 7 years, I would like to share what I go through in my transition back to what supposedly is my "home culture." I say supposedly because I have lived 8 years in Papua New Guinea and 7 in China which makes 15 years total. More than half of my life I've lived in another culture. I would consider my home America, but really am I American? I feel so mixed, especially now after living in an eastern culture. I do have my parent's house to go back to, but I do not have a church home or friends living in one place (they are all over the world).

Questions going through my head as I begin to transition:

Where will I work? Will I enjoy my new job? What will my co-workers be like? Will they understand what it's like to live in another country?

Where will I live?

Will I find a church that teaches the Truth and where I can use my gifts of hospitality and service?

Will I be able to form deep friendships with people and not feel like no one understands me?

Those are just a few of my thoughts, but I take great peace in knowing He is my strength. He will guide me each step of the way.