I'll Be Home for Christmas

I can't believe I have not written a post in so long. Quick update: after three weeks of no facebook and Wheaton webmail I finally gave in and failed my own test which was a month. One of the inconveniences of not checking facebook is that I failed to keep up with people's lives and events. When some people added me on facebook and did not receive an immediate confirmation, they were a little "offended". The same is with people who sent me message and did not receive any reply. The lesson in all these is that it is okay to go on facebook as long as we have a clear idea of what the purpose of facebook is which is to serve strictly as a communication tool.

On a more positive note, I am coming home in a week and will spend the whole break in NYC, until January 11. There will be a weekend where I will be in Boston, mostly likely the weekend before Christmas. I look forward to seeing all the friendly faces and make up for all the hugs and hot chocolates I missed while I was away.

Even though I missed Thanksgiving, I have a lot more to be thankful for this year than any other years. Changes do teach us many things and there is no denial that they are good for us though we do not voluntarily choose them. With each change there is always a time to adjust and reflect on our vulnerability and inadequacy. Being open-minded and positive about these changes are key to our personal growth. One thing I learn while I am here is that it is important to continually examine the state of our circumstance, to make sure that we are being challenged and be grateful for these challenges for they are blessings in disguise. This is one way our Heavenly Father communicates to us. He uses these transitional times to help us understand His grace and love. Though we are weak and we are utterly dependent on Him, He does not put us through any situation where it is beyond our ability to adapt. Instead, it is precisely in these situations where we grow and realize our potential.

May this Christmas be an extraordinary time for people to come to a fuller understanding and acceptance of the great love He displayed on the Cross for all humanity.