The Good in People

This morning we head home after a great week on the Danube.  Last night we had a 5 course celebratory dinner which sealed the deal that I will not be eating for the next month!  It was great food and great company.  We sat with this adorable couple from England.  They've been married over 50 years and are exactly how my imaginary English couple should be, quite lovely!  We were discussing our trips back home and how I was a bit nervous for mine after the trip here.  When I shared my story about how horrible it had been, but luckily the kindness of one woman saved my whole trip, we began to discuss how there really are great people out there.  So many times we focus on all the bad things that are occurring instead of focusing on the good.  This week I was able to see the good.

I have meet many great people on this trip.  I am not sure of their full stories back home, but they were kind, humorous, and welcoming.  Many times I would be sitting in the lounge alone, reading a book, while my grandmother napped, and every single time, someone would sit with me to talk or invite me to join them in whatever game they were playing.  I learned tri-ominoes and cribbage while on the trip!  Saying good-bye to all these folk was a bit sad last night.  I never realized that part of this trip would be seeing all the good in all these people.

Yesterday I was also able to see my beautiful college room mate and her family in Nuremberg.  Though we didn't get as long as I would have liked, it still was wonderful to see each other (after we finally found the same church to meet in front of!)  Seeing her with her husband and kids reminded me of how lucky I am to have friends such as these.  They are good people filled with love and kindness and I am so blessed to have them in my life!

So today, as I sit facing the daunting task of travelling home, I try and remind myself of seeing the good in those whom I travel with and by, instead of focusing on the negative.  We shall see.  Homeward bound!