Holy cow has it been a while. There have been several things I have thought about posting but decided not to. I thought a review of events since my move just over a month ago would be nice since many of you reading this, most likely don’t talk to me or know what’s been going on in my life. So I recently moved back with my parents in Danville, Indiana, just like 30ish minutes from downtown Indy. The initial move was a breath of fresh air, a chance at experiencing something new. After all it was the first time I had actually lived with my parents in almost 2 years (college and internship). So it was nice to be with family. However, after a few days of having nothing to do and not knowing anybody it got really hard to be down here. I wasn’t sure how a 23-year old, who doesn’t enjoy frequenting the bar scene, could possibly make friends. Still haven’t figured that out yet. But luckily I was able to get a job at Cracker Barrel so I was able to meet people and actually have human interaction. The new job has been both stressful and a learning experience. After all, 2 foods classes at Mishawaka doesn’t really give me a culinary aptitude. So I have learned a lot because of that even if my main job is making salads, and I make a mean salad now! There’s a lot of things about Northern Indiana that I will always miss but I learned something 5 years ago when I first left to go to school 700+ miles away. I learned that I had bigger things for me in this world than Mishawaka could offer. I think of how a goldfish will only grow as big as the tank will allow, the bigger the tank, the bigger the goldfish. At least that’s what I heard, I don’t know if that’s really true. So when I got to Liberty, I was able to spread my wings and experience new things and grow because I wasn’t hindered by what Mishawaka thought I should be. My last name didn’t carry any weight down there and I could not have been happier. The same is true here. I’m not living in my grandfather’s, father’s, brother’s, or Saint Judy’s shadow because nobody knows us. I’m the first Danaher they’re meeting. Man it feels good. So while I haven’t quite adjusted I am still learning to grow and be my own person and not who people think I am. I have also meet and briefly chatted with the pastor of the church we are going to about the possibility of serving, so we will see where that goes. Thank you all for your support in this move. Love you all.
-Justin
P.S. If you have questions or whatever do not hesitate to ask. I’d love to give you a more detailed explanation of things going on down here.
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