Here are some of my expectations (in no particular order 😉 ) —
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I expect the trip to be hard. Call me weird, but I’m actually really looking forward to this. I’m sure there will be challenges – physically, emotionally, spiritually….and I am really looking forward to being pushed in every one of these areas. Spiritually – I think it’s way too easy to stay inside our little Christian “box” here in America and I’m ready to break out of that “box”….
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On the other end, I also expect some really GREAT, memorable, FUN times 🙂
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I’m not really sure what to expect as far as teammates…..I’m honestly trying to not have a lot of expectations (sounds silly, I know 😉 ). I think if I build myself up with a lot of them, I might be disappointed because you never know what God has in store! 🙂 Some things I DO think are important and are hard for me not to hope for though are that we are all able to be open and honest with each other, can feel comfortable enough to work through any issues that may come up (because I’m sure there will be some after being with each other 24/7 for 11 months, haha 😉 ), and can learn to work good together as a team :).
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to GROW tremendously…in my faith, in areas of trust, prayer….and maybe could I grow another inch? No? Ok. 🙂
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to miss my family and friends!!
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to get sick in one way shape or form….I am sure all the traveling and eating of foreign foods might get to me at some point 😉
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I pray that we will see MANY come to Christ!!! That we will be able to witness the awesome power of the Holy Spirit and share with many.
I’m really not sure whatelse to write….I’m sure other things will come to my mind later 🙂 ….but these are the initial ones I thought of. I am just really looking forward to seeing how God will work during our trip and getting to know everyone (team member wise and in other countries 🙂 )!!!
