Today is my last full day at home. Wow. Already? This week has been full of lasts… last shopping trip, last church service, last day of work, last time spent with this person or that person… There are a few lasts left, but they will be going fast. So many goodbyes, hugs, and teary eyes. I’m not ready!! I’m a procrastinator, so now that it is the last day, there seems like so much I haven’t done! I’m not finished packing, I still have laundry to do, I didn’t get the thank you notes out yet! Can I have just one more day? One more day with my family before I leave them all behind for almost a year? It’s hitting hard. Tomorrow is the last time I will see my sisters before I leave. At least my parents will be with me a few more days. They will be driving me down to Georgia for launch. My brain feels so scattered and discombobulated, I’m sure I’m forgetting half the things I need!
But I take a deep breath, and remember that God is with me.
In a few days I will begin with a whole new set of firsts! First time going to this place, first time doing this new thing, first time eating that strange food… I’ll go to a market or store and pick up the few things I forgot. When I’m feeling lonely or homesick I’ll have new friends who will encourage me.
It’s going to be hard to leave home, but I can’t wait to get there!
Keep praying for me! And thank you to all who have helped me get here!
