15 yr old Andrew

Submitted By Andrew (15 yrs old)

     Well, when I first found out that my family was going to be moving to a different country. To be honest, I was pretty bummed and I didn't even know where Belize was! I began thinking about all the things I was going to lose. But I went through it all with the mindset of knowing that in order for me to follow God. Giving things up is a must and it's something that I was willing to do. Thank the Lord I didn't feel all that bad about it either. 

     During a couple of weeks of going through stuff in the house and everything, I came to thinking of all the positive things to moving, like traveling, starting somewhat a new life, meeting new people, and mostly learning. Of course I'm gonna miss all that I have had but everybody needs a change once in a while. The size of the change doesn't matter.

     A lot of the time I would have to back up and notice some of the amazing things that have happened like, Being able to go on an crazy, awesome cruise, meet new people, see different places around the world, and spending more time with my family. Which I have to say had it's ups and downs. :)

     When I came to Belize it was pretty interesting, I guess you could call it. It's really nice nature wise, compared to most of The United States. It's awesome seeing different people and wildlife. And surprisingly most of the people down here know or understand at least some English. The stores and shops are very different compared to the states, heck even most of the roads are paved! There's also an amazing place to get ice cream! That is a huge blessing!

     On Sunday my family and I went to a church called Fountain Of Life. This church is fairly close to the ones in the States that we recently were attending. I met so many people my age that day, and after the service we all went to a park and played baseball, which was so fun!

     Things here in Belize are much simpler and slower than in the States. But I can get used to that. That's mostly what I'm gonna have to do here a lot of times is just get used to it. And I'm OK with that. I hope that one day I'll be able to go back to the United States. But only if God allows it.

     I think my main goal right now is to live life and try to follow Gods path for me.

        Andrew Jeffers :)

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