here's the thing about living away from home

1.when you feel like you've accomplished something great (although it really isn't), you can't just happily bounce downstairs or through a door to announce that amazing feat.

2.when you face a problem, you cannot afford to crumble and run back to your parent's arms to cry.

3.you learn that cooking and cleaning and ironing really is much harder than what your mum portrays.

4.you feel the pinch and guilt when you spend money.

5.you'd learn that no one is like your family who is there for you unconditionally.there are many funny characters,and even an amazing best friend has their limit of tolerance and patience.

BUT!!

1.you learn to be strong,to get up,brush away the dirt and keep on walking.

2. you learn survival skills.

3.you finally understand the meaning of true friendship,of true brotherhood and sisterhood. The type that resides in you heart and lasts a lifetime.

4.You become closer to God,because He is the only one who never fails you.

5.You realize you actually are able to be a bit like your mum and dad :D after a few attempts, you finally learn that the impossible becomes possible under circumstances.

and most of all?

you learn that homesickness increases over time instead of the other way around.

Dear Jesus,
please take care of my family while i fight this war.
When i emerge victorious,
I shall return home and give them the pleasures that they deserve,
those that You have helped me achieve :)
Amen :)