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07/28/86 Lundi (Monday) Trying to be optimistic

I stayed up until 2 a.m. or later translating things to say when I called the church office. I had a ral hard time getting to sleep. 

At 6:30 a.m. Doug called just to say hi and see how I was and tell me he loved me and everybody else also loved me and missed me.

Colette was a little upset but it made me feel good. 

I didn't wake up until 11. 

Today I've been feeling a little better.  I tried calling 2X to the church but no answer. 

Tomorrow we are leaving for Holland/Belguim unless it storms.  I don't know if we're going somewhere today.  It is 3.  Also very warm and sunny and nice. 

I can't think because it makes me want to cry and be home.  I can't concentrate on my history.  I've been trying but my mind keeps wondering to hoe and Joe and Rob and everybody at home.

Decide said time was just something you passed in one place or another.  Right now he says I'm playing with time and that I'm here but I'm also very much in America.  How I wish I was all in America.  I'm afraid things will have changed and I won't fit in or something.  I hope this month goes FAST - PLEASE!

I'm afraid of going to Belgium - living in a car? Not understanding Colette. 

I have to finish this history.  Really has been getting to me.  Maybe today I'll try to finish 4 - 8 then I'll be on my way to completion.  That's my goal for today.

I complete my goal for today and some besides!

Colette had an accident so we aren't going to Holland after all.

I got a hold of the church office and thank goodness the lady spoke English.  She said she'd see what they could do.  I told her I wouldn't be here this week so I won't find out anything until Saturday I guess - I don't know. 

I have to find some way to make this easier on myself.  now I'm going full force into finishing my history assignment so if something great comes up I can take party and not worry, ya know?

Perhaps from no on I'll write only a page a day, then I won't have to buy a new book.  One more day down, 32 to do.  I have to do it!

Bon Soir
Bon Nuit
Dormi Bein
Cava? Oui CaVa!

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