Right now I am in New Jersey for Leadership Training before we leave for Ukraine. It’s all beginning to settle in now that I am leaving for a whole year.
For those of you who know me, I am such a family girl. My mom and I especially talk almost every day, mainly because we enjoy each other, like chatting and we are good at it 😉 My dad and I skype often and find that to be really fun and my bro and sister-in-law like to chill and crack jokes a lot.
I am finding that it is going to be an tough/interesting transition going from talking to these guys and seeing them often, to not seeing them at all. Especially with my mom. I was very sad to leave her 🙁 But I know that this will be a great experience for me and that it is one that God is calling me to so I am trusting that he will help me with home-sickness too 🙂 It was also hard to leave my Dad because recently his brother passed away. As much as I am a mama’s girl, I am such a daddy’s girl too. When he cries I cry! So, I was wishing to be in Iowa to help him through this time but again the Lord has other plans. So I am praying protection, peace and comfort for my dad.
Man, I wonder what it’s going to be like being away from family for a whole year?? We will see!!! I am sure it will be fine but the first hump is always the hardest to get over.
Just though I would share that with you guys. You will be reading about many of my internal dialogue very soon I am sure. So get ready! HAHA
As far as leadership training camp goes, it has been great! We received our first month contacts. My group and I will be working with an organization called Jeremiah’s Hope. We will be working with at-risk youth in Ukraine. I am excited!!
Blessings everyone!
