Fact: It has been a long time since I've posted here.
The past month and change have been full of moving, settling in, and a new semester's worth of classes! I've been back in full swing with this project for a few weeks now. I've got a working outline and have started typing. :)
However, I need some help!
The culminating section of my paper will be a pastoral care packet that returning young adults can take with them to their pastor (or even a therapist) to help them process their experience of coming back to their homeland. A large part of this will be about storytelling. One activity I want to include is linking their story to various Bible stories. For example, Romans 8:38-39 about God loving us through everything and nothing separating us from God. This means God loved me when I was Poland and was dreadfully homesick. God loved me when I was on the plane home. When I spent an hour looking at Cieszyn on google maps from my parent's living room because I missed it so much. I think you get the idea.
It would be phenomenal if I could read the whole Bible in the coming weeks and pull out all the texts that speak to me about my experience. I'm sure I would end up with lots to write about. HOWEVER, I believe the packet will be more fruitful if it contains Bible stories that connect to people other than just me. So in the comment section or in an e-mail please send me the Bible story that got you through your journey abroad, your journey home, and your journey today. What words speak to your experience of coming home? What speak to reverse culture shock and making sense of your homeland again? It could be a Psalm, a parable, anything!!! I appreciate your input and helping me get out of my own head and seeing a bigger picture.
Peace,
Colleen
