To Bridge the Gap
To be honest, this trip has left me torn inside. Although I bleed the blood of an Armenian, I was born and raised as an American. Throughout my life, it has been difficult for me to find a balance between the two. Sometimes I feel like I am the only one of my kind, and that God has blessed with a special gift, but cannot seem to find someone to give it to.
Fortunately, this trip has helped me ”bridge the gap” inside my soul. Within approximately one week, I have learned more important aspects of my Armenian heritage on a first hand basis, and at the same time, I have never been more proud to be an American as well. As we traveled throughout the country, I saw such poverty that no person should ever succumb to. What my eyes saw as we passed the countryside made me want to help as much as possible.
That’s when I realized that it doesn’t matter if I find an exact balance of being an Armenian-American, but that I accept Christ and apply his teachings to those less fortunate than I. So if I can give that gift to others, than I have truly fulfilled my duties and responsibilities as a Christian.
July 13th, 2008 at 8:12 am
Extremely powerful blog Paul. Wow!
July 14th, 2008 at 5:21 pm
I’m happy that you have been able to bridge the gap in your soul, Bedros. Enjoy many more of those moments while in Hayastan.