Halfway through my college experience, I was faced with the prospect of moving overseas with my family. I didn’t want to leave my college or the close friendships that had developed. It wasn’t an option to remain in the United States because the family home was being rented for the duration, and it wasn’t possible to stay at the college between semesters. I desired to find a solution that would be beneficial to my family and to me.

One day, as I struggled with this issue, I thought it would be a good idea to get out of the dorm for some fresh air and to get quiet. I had been raised attending a Christian Science Sunday School, but I used Christian Science more like a Band-Aid than a directing influence in my life…