I never thought that I would actually be so happy to tell people I am from the Midwest. I get this smile on my face when I say it. Isn't that silly? I am often told stories about how people go to Indiana and can't believe how nice people are. Yepp! That is where I am from. :) Where people wave when they don't know the person. Neighbors who jump to help another in need. It all makes me so proud. That would never ever happen in Europe. Everyone is out for themselves. It is quite sad but I have learned to live with it because I know one day I will be back in Indiana.
Then there is the religious aspect. Wow, have I been sheltered in good ole Indiana. I have always been surrounded by people who believe that Jesus died for our sins. (Different from just believing in A god) I had no idea that so many people don't believe in our God. Oh, how said it makes me. I know this is a harsh statement but for most people they live such an empty life. I live everyday knowing that Heaven is where I will be for eternity. I don't know if I could live a happy life without knowing this. Thank God I have my church out here because boy would I feel lonely. Every single person I meet here has zero relationship with God. It leaves me to feel very lonely. Since God is such a big part of my life, it is hard not to be able to talk about it much with them. Often times I get weird looks when I talk about my pastor and my church here. This is the first time in my life where I feel extremely vulnerable. At home I have so many people that would agree with me and challenge me to be a better Christian. I feel so lucky that I grew up in a loving, Christian family, in the Mid West. Amen, praise the LORD!!!!
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